Forester exhaust

[corvus]

Does anyone know whether the rear exhaust section on a 98-02 SF S turbo Forester will fit a 2005 SG 2.0XT Forester? I'm looking for a replacement and found this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Forester-SF-2-0-S...

I contacted the seller and he could not find an exhaust in his catalogue for the 2.0XT, but I'm wondering if the above would be the same?

[corvus]

Yes, I'll ask them on Forester.org. It's looking more and more like I'll be getting a rear section made up at Longlife exhausts. I just want one like the OE exhaust really, no more noise.

[corvus]

Just to update, ended up getting one of these.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Forester-2-5-XT-T...

Although it's meant for a 2.5xt, it fitted perfectly to my 2.0xt, and looks very similar to the original with a chromed tip. Although it's meant to be like the original, it gives a nice burble, the silencer is slightly smaller.

I've had it on the car for a few months now. I overtook a car and noticed what looked like white smoke coming out of the back. Made me feel a bit sick at first, as my first thoughts were worn turbo or blown head gasket (although it's not meant to affect the 2.0 engine) The car has been fine since I've owned it, with regular coolant and oil changes, and it still drives fine. I mentioned it to my mechanic who suggested water in the exhaust.

And that's what it is, there must be a water trap inside. When you accelerate rapidly, water vapour blows out. It disappears almost instantaneously into the atmosphere.

So I have no idea how long this exhaust will last, but will probably rot from the inside out if there's water in there building up. But for the price I'm not that bothered.

So if anyone buys one of these, be prepared!