BugeyeScooby Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Hi I recently bought a 2001 bug-eye impreza wrx and it is down on power. I checked the 0-60 time and it was 8 seconds. Even the day I bought it driving along on dual carriageway in 5th gear passing a car it felt sluggish. It even takes a few seconds to start. Like you turn the key and hold it to start for a few seconds before it starts. I recently cleaned the maf sensor but the car is still the same. Anybody any idea what is wrong? It has high mileage 175000 miles. It also has had a lot of owners. 13 to be exact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Do you have a boost gauge? First thoughts are you're not getting full boost. Check all boost pipes for leaks. Any overheating or loss of water? Putting it on a dyno may help too. It'll show you boost and Afr. Plus gives you a power reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandals Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Welcome to the club! Might be a good idea to do some maintenance on it as well, chuck in some redex fuel additive to help break down any crap in your fuel lines. Might want to change your fuel filter as well if you don't know if/when it was last changed. I agree with Scoobyghost... check your boost pipes are still all tight, make sure the recirc valve is not leaking boost either (assuming it's standard) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugeyeScooby Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 How do I check for leaks? I will get some RedEx tomorrow and a new fuel filter they look easy to do but checking for leaks not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby1972 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 As others have said you need to no iff it's low on boost first and then looking at service items and maybe get a compression test done to check health of engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 You'll hear a hiss noise when you get your ears close to pipes. If you hold your hand near the pipe you may feel the leak but at idle the pressure won't be so noticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggysniffer Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Boost gauge first is my opinion then take it from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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