Mne666 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Hi All This is my first Subaru, I have purchased it to run around in at the weekends and to just keep clean and enjoy. It's a 2 owner turbo 2000 which is completely standard and it interested me with its huge maintenance folder and with it being a 1997 model facelift bonnet, old bumper and old dash. It's in excellent condition and drives great with plenty of power, I had to drive it 240 miles home last night and it didn't miss a beat. I do have a few questions, but I'll get to those in good time
Scoobyghost Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Welcome to the club! Lovely little classic there.
Mne666 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks , don't seem to be many standard classics left these days so I was happy when this one came up
Scoobyghost Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Mine -was- standard [emoji12] a few days ago. They're good cars when looked after.
Mne666 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 It's due an oil change so I'll be getting that done soon and also a Cambelt
Mne666 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 I'm so on the lookout for a set of 16's, but will be keeping the standard wheels. Is there a quiet option as a dump valve? I used to have a nice quiet one on my s3 by forge but not sure if that's possible on these.
Scoobyghost Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 I have 16 standard wheels on. I may just have my wheels painted and keep standard size. Was looking at 17 but not sure I'll really notice it. First thing I done was cambelt water pump and full service. Have a look on importcarparts.co.UK for parts as they're very cheap. £12.50 for air/oil/fuel filters as a bundle. Opie Oils are spot on for oil. Really good company. Good prices and full of great advice. Likewise the forum is full of knowledgable people. Most more than I [emoji38] I just hang on to the apron strings.
Mne666 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 What was the cost of the pump and belt fitted? I'll be taking it somewhere to be done probably next week.
Scoobyghost Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Pump and belt was £76 I had it done by family friend/mechanic. Full service cost me £100. In total it was about £260 for oil + filter, air filter, fuel filter, plugs, belt and pump.
Mne666 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 That's a bargain, I'll ask my mate how much it will be in the morn and see what he says
Scoobyghost Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Easy enough job. I'll do it myself next time. I was mainly worried about the belt and timing.
Mne666 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Posted March 11, 2015 That's my concern, getting the belt and timing right... If it's not particularly labour intensive then that's a bonus
Scoobyghost Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Not too bad. Just need to take the rads out the way for space. Couple of glory pics [emoji12]
Scooby1972 Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 Hi lovely looking classic welcome to the club..I don't no where about s you are but I use Autotecnica for jobs I don't want to tackle my self..Adam and Jamie are first rate and good prices..
Mne666 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Posted March 12, 2015 Are they In Buxton? In only in Cheshire so I'll give them a call
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