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Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 5th, 2014, 9:51 pm
by dredman1
Looking into one of these (specifically the 1.5 sedan or hatchback) and wanted to know how easy they are to get parts for. I believe these are the GH and GE models.

Reason I'm asking is because I don't think the local Subaru dealer ever brought the 1.5L models for sale (subject to correction here though).

Not so much body parts, but mechanical parts like suspension (bushings, shocks, sway bar links, wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends, etc.), brakes (rotors and pads), CV joints and boot rubbers, oil & air filters, spark plug wires, a/c parts (blower motor, drier, expansion valve etc.), engine sensors (TPS, crankshaft sensor, drive belts), etc. Usual mechanical wear items.

I'm seeing quite a few of these on the road now, but still I don't want to end up with a car I have to fight up with when locating parts for if/when they need changing.

Some previous threads say yes, some say no, so I'm looking for some more clarification.

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Thanks for any info.

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 7th, 2014, 10:15 pm
by Skyline007
various places on the forum have parts for them and a 1.5 EL 15 engine is hard to find

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 7th, 2014, 11:13 pm
by dredman1
Ok. That's sounding like I can't just walk into a parts place and expect to find the most common replacement parts for it

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 9th, 2014, 9:29 am
by Skyline007
I tried searching online but couldn't source parts for this engine and im not sure if the manufacture recommends super or premium..

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 9th, 2014, 10:31 am
by GTR Fever
the suspension parts are identical for the 1.6L and 1.5L...alot of the sensors are also the same so Massy would have most of the items you need..or you can check The Motorist etc..

and they use Super quite fine

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 9th, 2014, 10:39 am
by Aaron 2NR
Parts are easy to obtain...

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 9th, 2014, 11:25 am
by Skyline007
Whats a good engine and transmission swap if the EL15 fails?

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 9th, 2014, 6:06 pm
by dredman1
Thanks.

Didnt realise Massy sold the 1.6 locally. Thought it was only the wrx and n/a 2.0 models.

So Motorist should have most of the parts. Will give them a call and see what they say

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 24th, 2014, 8:51 pm
by dredman1
Just to update - I called a couple Motorist outlets.

The first 1 I got no answer. Called a second and the guy said he wasn't sure what they had could work with the 1.5L model, and that I'd have to bring the old parts in to see if it was the same as what they have :roll:

Really didn't bother to call around more after that.

If that's the kinda stress I have to go thru if I get one of these cars, I not sure I up for it...

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 24th, 2014, 9:30 pm
by Aaron 2NR
^motorist and massy ssales ppl are bogus..if you didn't buy the car from them they will give you hell...i gave them a chassis number for a fender shield...they sold me a bug eye and insisting it would work....

for genuine parts just call 555 parts in the bamboo...legit and honest....he actually just got a shipment of new OEM parts...also if you need something he can get it from abroad for you in a couple days....

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 25th, 2014, 10:41 pm
by dredman1
^^^ Thanks! Never heard of them. I see they're a powerseller on tuner as well.

Will give them a check.

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: September 30th, 2014, 3:43 am
by Lance
You can get all your parts online for a fraction of the cost. Doing a bit of research and knowing your part number is all you really need.

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: October 3rd, 2014, 12:07 am
by dredman1
From which sites?

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: October 3rd, 2014, 5:55 am
by Lance
eBay as well as the 10-15 us Subaru online sites.

Opposed forces for part numbers.

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: October 3rd, 2014, 2:21 pm
by air wick
^ agreed, can't go wrong purchasing from eBay

but ADAH a powerseller stocks Subaru OEM parts at great prices...

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: October 4th, 2014, 12:47 am
by dredman1
Thanks guys

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: October 5th, 2014, 8:37 pm
by ramfab2000
Hey..the guys at scobbytnt will point you in the right direction....check out the site.

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: October 17th, 2014, 9:27 pm
by filter9
I have been searching for an evaporator for my 2008 subaru and cant locate it

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: October 17th, 2014, 9:37 pm
by nervewrecker
Good info in here.

Commenting to find easy

Re: Availability of mechanical parts for 2008 Impreza 1.5L

Posted: October 18th, 2014, 3:02 am
by Lance
filter9 wrote:I have been searching for an evaporator for my 2008 subaru and cant locate it


Do you have the part number?