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This isn't true. The current forester uses the TR580 which has been in production for ~10 years. The transmission case also houses the front diff but it does not share fluid. There is a rear output for the driveshaft to the rear diff. The Mazda a transverse setup like a front wheel drive car...

I don't know where you can buy a race or balls individually. Even a no name bearing is going to last longer than you need. Sealed/shielded is probably better becuase it will keep the dust out. Measure the bearing OD, ID, and Thickness search it on mcmaster using the filters...

Returns have been no hassle for me. Had a hub assembly with a broken wire. No problem to return and they dispatched a replacement immediately.

Consider Loctite 243, it is the oil resistant version of 242. In its description it also says locks and seals. You probably need to cover 2-3 threads fully around the bolt so there are no leak paths...

When changing the fluid I didn't drop the pan because its just a strainer. The filter is housed in the transmission case, I installed a new one during this project. During this job, I removed the pan and there wasn't an excessive amount of metal. It looked normal to me, cleaner than i expected.

I decided to tackle fixing a TR580 with bearing noise. There is some information available online but not much. Parts are hard to find also. Couple of Youtube Videos and the Forester Factory Service manual has enough info to disassemble to the point of removing the primary and secondary pulleys...

I have the ICON 250ftlb wrench. I've used it a bit and it's a nice piece. It's not as long as some, but longer than the Pittsburgh. It looks like the Quinn digital is longer.

I appreciate the desire to jump in. There are quality cabinets available. Here are 2 mfg. Just shop it and get a quote as a data point. You also will get a layout you could use as a starting point to build your own. https://www.waypointlivingspaces.com/ https://www.starmarkcabinetry.com/

There is a parallel and parts cannon does make sense for people. If I don't want 4 individual downtime events, I could replace all 4 parts at 1 time. It's gamble either way. You mentioned that the washer didn't last long enough. If your measure of reliability is total lifetime maybe $2000 is...

Disagree. I think its market pressure to meet a price point at a duty cycle. IF consumers were rational and valued long term usage. They would spend the 2x price and buy a commerical duty cycle unit that would meet their lifetime expectations. However most consumers focus on price and then...

What I mean is people that approach it from the objective to pay cost and not give 1 penny to the dealership. They finally reach a perception that they pulled one over on the dealer and buy the car. Then brag about it. I don't believe they got any better deal than anyone else, they just...

There is a line between being a good customer and a bad customer. It needs to be a fair deal on both sides. The same group that won't pay 1 cent over cost then demand the dealer to move mountains for every issue and wait on them hand and foot. When it's probably the first and last car they will...

What adjustments are available on the minivan? If only toe, the struts don't affect toe. Camber you can do with a digital angle gauge. My guess is there is nothing to adjust.

No, but i made a few pieces of furniture and a built in for a mud room. We have remodeled 2 kitchens with semi-custom cabinets. Not cheap, but not real expensive. The fit and finish quality of even that level of cabinet would be a huge challenge to achieve. Plus the space to do the project...

Correct, pin retention requires depressing the pin with a tool like a allen key or small screw driver. Hog ring or ball is the way to go if you change sockets alot.

It's fun to ask it to draw a picture for you. Easy way to burn a few hours.

I just did my 2015 Forester with Bosch Ceramic Pads and Bosch Coated Rotors. Probably 4k miles on them. They are excellent. Also, really good fit and finish.

If it's shorted to ground but still has continuity through the coil.

Remington 1100 Classic Trap

Wow. Really good catch! I wonder if mine had the same failure mode. I'll be checking for this issue if it even happens again.