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  2. Justin Time started following XV spare wheel directional tyre
  3. Justin Time
    A directional spare is probably better than none, biut with the strict limitations that it is used 'sparingly' (no pun intended, at slow speeds for a short distance. Better to have the rim shod without a directional tyre - maybe buy a cheaper tyre?
  4. Nezi96
    Camshaft pulley tools for EJ engines and also timing pulley tool. Came in really useful for me. Originally bought from ICP. £40 thanks for looking
  5. Isle Dweller
    Oh well I've ordered the part from Aird Subaru near Inverness and I guess I'm just going to find my own technique. I've currently got the car raised on ramps at the rear end which meant I could see the culprit and catch the drips. I've disconnected the battery and taken the fuel pump fuse out of the engine bay fuse box, so now time to tackle the job. After some consideration I think I will risk letting the car roll down off the ramps,(with me sitting at the wheel ,hopefully stopping before I reach the very close back wall of the garage and then lift it up on axle stands. This will I hope not only enable me to take off the nearside rear wheel but also shut the garage doors!. Yes, it's a small garage and if a South- easterly gale blows then it's a no go with the doors wide open. I'll try and post some pictures and let you know how I get on. If you don't hear from me again then I've failed and bought another car!.
  6. Nscow started following XV spare wheel directional tyre
  7. Nscow
    Hi there, I have a diesel 2017 XV with directional all season tyres, I also have a spare tyre of the same make, model and size which I would like to use as a full size spare. As they are directional tyres, it would be a direct replacement on one side but tread pattern would be reversed for other side, with a 50/50 chance of a puncture passenger/driver side. Would this be ok for short term use on wrong side until a puncture was repaired like a space saver? Is there a danger of diff damage or other problems? Or would a space saver be a better option.
  8. Isle Dweller
    Hi Larks , Thanks very much for this info. I've got the same problem on my 2011 Outback. You say you ripped it out but how?. It looks very tight Did you have to disassemble anything like suspension ,wishbone and drive shaft , or did you use long spanners bars, and brute strength!. Many thanks for you post but please help me understand how you ripped it out. I need to do the same!.
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  10. Tidgy
    yeah, could be its pick up knock at high revs, tbh sounds like it my be worth a run on a dyno to see whats going on.
  11. Tidgy
    The heat in the cabin comes from the heater matrix which is heated by the engine coolant. So its basically adding additional cooling, which gets rid of the extra heat thats overwhelming the cooling system when its just the normal rad. When the headgasket goes it can cause gas to seep into the coolant from the cylinder, that gas is hot, which is what causes the heat to rise. so basically failed headgasket, add temp to the coolant system, cabin heater takes that extra heat out of the system. hopefully that makes sense. you can try a sniff test that looks for exhaust gases in the coolant, although its not always 100% reliable.
  12. David Wilkinson
    Thanks mate I will. I think it's a sign not to overload it but treat it with care.
  13. jonboy
    I have always thought opening the heater basically dumps the cold water in that radiator and associated tubes into the system, cooling it down a bit ...Not sure of the link between that and the head gaskets ... thanks for the reply anyway....
  14. Tidgy
    bit late, but tbh i would just replace them with a set of decent coils, correct setup wont be back breaking etc I've got tein flex z on mine and i love em, firmer than stock, but not back breaking etc
  15. Tidgy
    Could try importcarparts
  16. Tidgy
    Prices are all over the place, but i would guess 4-5k
  17. Tidgy
    have to say im not that up on subaru diesels, but i do remember crank issues being mentioned. tbh just keep up on top of maintenance and just drive it and not worry about it unless you need to.
  18. Tidgy

    Parts

    Tidgy replied to Richy4296's topic in General Subaru Chat

    try importcarparts
  19. Tidgy
    could try importcarparts, or might be a good time for an upgrade
  20. Tidgy
    I would get a specialist to check out the full system, thermostat etc, but with the heater affecting it doesn't sound great for the HG
  21. Tidgy
    I would get it to a specialist to get it checked out, could well be duff cam sensor, which could be bad if left.
  22. Tidgy
    Welcome :D get some pics up :D
  23. Tidgy
    Welcome :D
  24. Tidgy
    what colour is it? almost looks purple in the pic
  25. Tidgy
    I expect you need to use a proper delete kit as its prob stuck open.
  26. Tidgy
    importcarparts maybe a good place to contact
  27. Nezi96
    2007 Impreza wagon for sale. I have owned this for over 5 years and really sad to see it go. £1000’s spent on parts. Including head gaskets and full engine gasket kit, cam belts, tensions, brakes and shocks no expense spared. Most of the work done around 2-3 years ago, made the car bulletproof. Never had any issues drives spot on. No rust on rear arches or underneath. Car is completely stock. Really is an amazing example for one of these cars. And in the colour to have. 125,000 on the clock, new kumho tyres 2 months ago on the front. Part service history until my ownership in 2020 and there on in maintained by myself (vehicle technician) Bad points: vehicle only has one key Golf ball dent in lower drivers door. £6000 Feel free to ask any questions on WhatsApp: 07454151811 Thanks Jon
  28. Matty Meller
    Hi everyone. Glad to be a part of the club here's my subaru. What do you guys think?
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  30. Madhead17
    Hey everyone, I'm looking for 2x caliper carriers please for my R sport front brakes as the slide bolts have seized on the bottoms could also use new bolts set to fit too if anybody has these id appreciate it. Failing that may have to look at an upgrade to wrx front brakes but would have to be as cheap as possible as too much money would be a bit of an issue at the moment. Thanks in advance for any help people appreciate it all Leigh
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