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I have a set that I got from Advance under the Powerbuilt name. Bought them last year and apparently they don't carry them anymore. They are identical to these in design: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Macpher-Strut-Spring-Compressor-OTC_17632222-P_N4420D_T|GRP2107_____

I would start by buying a new SUBARU thermostat and putting that in. Also, get a new radiator cap if you haven't done so. Those things can cause some weird problems. There is info at the top of the New Gen section about the stant ones that are a direct OEM part. Part numbers are there too.

Yeah, it's just a gist of things but it helped me split a ej251 case when it developed a rod knock, friend threw it my way. Took the piston out, that is very seized at the wrist pin, and made a great office candy dish on my desk at work.

If you stated so, I missed it. Which brand thermostat did you use? Also, the cooling fans should not be running on the highway anyway as you are getting more than enough air flow through the radiator cooling fins.

Not an STi in the picture but that doesn't matter. A person could probably watch the local nasioc chapter and Craigslist and these might turn back up. Didn't know those 2011 wrx wheels were in that high of a demand.

Who likes pictures? Ask and ye shall receive http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t74366-tearing-down-ejxx-block-pictures-head-removal-splitting-block.html

Yup. Exact same place I got mine.

Myself and several friends have been using Jackie @ Annapolis Subaru. Tell her you saw them on nasioc gets the wholesale pricing bracket. The nearest dealer is 45 minutes from me and it is cheapest for me to order and pay the ~$8.00 shipping fee. I love my local dealer but money talks.

I have the Continental Extreme Contact DWS's on my STi and they are fantastic.

Yup. Put you a set of hawk HPS pads on there while you're at it. Do some research before buying tires so they fit your environment and needs.

That thing should be easy to spot. That thing looks good with the 05 goldies on there.

http://opposedforces.com/parts/impreza/us_g10/type_2/manipulation/manual_gear_shift_system/illustration_1/

Most people do when they blow the piston rings. Usually the ones blowing piston rings are not the daily drivers but the ones using launch control and flat-foot shifting on an AutoX track.

This. I flew from Knoxville to Orlando to get mine and drove it home.

I know you want an 08 for whatever reason but it is by far the worst year for a WRX. Heck, I bought an 05 STi with 68k for what that car is going for.

You could but you are better off just buying a WRX engine and saving yourself some fab work.

The twin turbo motor WILL NOT clear the LHD steering column.

My lord that is hot. Having owned a couple brats and an EA81 Hatch, I would go to a hatch everytime. Those things are so practical. Nice mason badge. Got any engine bay shots?

I would find another reputable shop to install the thing but make sure and get the blue coolant.

Those are some dead sexy shots of that hatchback. Lord how I miss my old 84.

09 Impreza gets a SOHC engine. If the warranty is valid, have it towed to a dealership. A tow bill is cheaper than doing head gaskets. Doesn't the 2009 take the blue coolant as well? I agree with Dave, physically check the radiator after a cool down. Found this article in a google search, it states it covers Forester but I would bet the same principle applies. http://www.subarumanuals.org/subaru-2020.html

I would prop the hood up fully and park her in the sun. Also wouldn't hurt to take a leaf blower and dry her out with it.

A lot of good points from some really smart guys. He looks to have done some kind of custom rigging with the PCV lines. Unsure if it's a custom catch-can or what. Also looks to have some kind of crap tapped into the boost control items on the passenger side strut tower. A strut tower brace was present but is now disconnected, as you noticed. A bolt is missing from the left side of the TMIC. The battery does not look to be secured. That's a big junk of weight to have bouncing around your engine bay. It is an early 02 model due to the coolant filling port being painted black. The later 02 models was unpainted. The intake setup just makes me cringe. He overcomplicated the process. My bottom line: PASS You do not want this thing. There are a ton of bugeye wrx's in the market right now.

Regarding coolant, easiet method is to crawl under it and see where it's coming from. My first guess is your head gaskets are leaking.

First question, do you have any check engine codes?