November 2, 20169 yr All the 2.5 suffer from it, even the newest model (despite what some people claim, clinic hav already had 3 2015+ cars in with ring land/headgasket failures). Also seems to make no difference regarding tune. Exact numbers are unknown, but its very common indeed. Actual failures or are they creating work for themselves again? [emoji23] [emoji8]
November 2, 20169 yr 21 hours ago, Seminole81 said: Are the STi's supposed to have a front lip on them? Or is it a factory option? Just curious as that hawk eye doesn't have one...nor does it have the fog light covers it appears. the hawk sti sould have foglights,their standard across all the range,if you dont see the foglight just ask when you go look at car they will have the cover over them,they just clip on. Equipment List Basic equipment The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the Subaru Impreza Saloon (05-08). 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Body coloured bumpers CD Driver`s airbag Electric mirrors Front electric windows Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Side airbags Space saver spare wheel Steering wheel rake adjustment
November 2, 20169 yr Author 2 hours ago, Scoobyghost said: Actual failures or are they creating work for themselves again? Haha 😂 Ugh, very torn on what to do...think I'm starting to do my wife's head in now with it too haha 😂
November 2, 20169 yr Author 2 hours ago, aucky said: the hawk sti sould have foglights,their standard across all the range,if you dont see the foglight just ask when you go look at car they will have the cover over them,they just clip on Got the fog lights, just don't see the covers. I'll ask.
November 2, 20169 yr There are a few of us on here who have or have had 2.5's with no issues but there have been failures
November 2, 20169 yr 3 hours ago, Scoobyghost said: Actual failures or are they creating work for themselves again? lmao, given how few that are actualy around to repair and service now you may have a point hahahaha
November 2, 20169 yr 10 minutes ago, Jay762 said: There are a few of us on here who have or have had 2.5's with no issues but there have been failures yeah tis pot luck. i know some that have had the living daylights thrashed out of them cos they were planning a rebuild anyway which havn't failed, yet some that are babied that have :S Seems to just be pot luck :(
November 2, 20169 yr 1st hatch i had was standard 225bhp 2.5l head gasket went.sould have no it had not been look after with how dirty engine bay was.the hatch i have now is 320bhp and runs like a dream,but you allways have risk of it going wrong when you get a car as you dont no how its been drive,best if it comes with some warranty. Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
November 2, 20169 yr 6 minutes ago, Tidgy said: yeah tis pot luck. i know some that have had the living daylights thrashed out of them cos they were planning a rebuild anyway which havn't failed, yet some that are babied that have :S Seems to just be pot luck :( I wasn't planning a rebuild but was looking at an additional remap on top of the Prodrive flash it had received but I can say that each rev was used regularly and consistently in succession - none of the range were excluded
November 2, 20169 yr 11 minutes ago, Jay762 said: I wasn't planning a rebuild but was looking at an additional remap on top of the Prodrive flash it had received but I can say that each rev was used regularly and consistently in succession - none of the range were excluded hehe :D
November 2, 20169 yr Author 5 hours ago, Jay762 said: I wasn't planning a rebuild but was looking at an additional remap on top of the Prodrive flash it had received but I can say that each rev was used regularly and consistently in succession - none of the range were excluded Well, for me and daily usage at the moment, I think stock is safest option. Going up to JM tomorrow after work for another test drive and possibly out a deposit down! 😱😬 have a mate Stateside as well who had one, no issues. Seems pot luck...
November 2, 20169 yr Author Can someone confirm what the compression should read on the EJ257 engine? standard 142psi - 171psi fairly sure, limit 128psi. Max difference between cylinders 7psi?
November 3, 20169 yr Author Viewed the hawk again...pretty sure I'm going to buy it. Love it. Just awaiting the timing belt check.
November 4, 20169 yr 13 hours ago, Seminole81 said: Viewed the hawk again...pretty sure I'm going to buy it. Love it. Just awaiting the timing belt check. Whcih one was that?
November 4, 20169 yr Viewed the hawk again...pretty sure I'm going to buy it. Love it. Just awaiting the timing belt check. Whcih one was that? Blue one with mot issues [emoji54] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
November 4, 20169 yr 1 hour ago, david1972 said: Whcih one was that? Blue one with mot issues Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk relink it mate lol
November 4, 20169 yr Author 1 hour ago, david1972 said: Whcih one was that? Blue one with mot issues Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yeah, they've all been fixed though. 13 minutes ago, Tidgy said: relink it mate lol http://jm-imports.co.uk/index.php/2006-subaru-impreza-gdb-sti-widetrack-6-speed-manual/
November 4, 20169 yr If you do go for it, make sure it has a proper CAT1 alarm fitted and has been under sealed. Also first thing i would do is as soon as you pick it up head straight to a specialist to get it given the once over and dyno'd to make sure its all running ok.
November 4, 20169 yr Author 11 minutes ago, Tidgy said: If you do go for it, make sure it has a proper CAT1 alarm fitted and has been under sealed. Also first thing i would do is as soon as you pick it up head straight to a specialist to get it given the once over and dyno'd to make sure its all running ok. Yep, it's been undersealed. Definitely going to have it double checked over. Deposit paid though!
November 4, 20169 yr Proper pics required once in custody lol..welcome aboard! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
November 4, 20169 yr Author Haha! Yeah! Don't get it till next week so I'm gutted about that! Full service, alignment. Compression test came back at 174psi across the board, so it's great. Timing belt and water pump both look in good condition and ready to rock! Can't wait to pick it up next week!
November 4, 20169 yr 28 minutes ago, Seminole81 said: Haha! Yeah! Don't get it till next week so I'm gutted about that! Full service, alignment. Compression test came back at 174psi across the board, so it's great. Timing belt and water pump both look in good condition and ready to rock! Can't wait to pick it up next week! Personally i;d get the cambelt done, very easy to make em look good with an oily rag. Also its the tensioners that you need to worry about, they are the cause of failure 99% of the time cam belt is an issue. They are hydraulic and the seal goes meaning the belt looses tension and all hell breaks loose.
November 5, 20169 yr Author 18 hours ago, Tidgy said: Personally i;d get the cambelt done, very easy to make em look good with an oily rag. Also its the tensioners that you need to worry about, they are the cause of failure 99% of the time cam belt is an issue. They are hydraulic and the seal goes meaning the belt looses tension and all hell breaks loose. It was done in Singapore. They've double checked it for wear and everything. They're doing a full service of all fluids (trans., oil, brake, etc.) and have done a full inspection on everything else. Have to say JM Imports have been first class and nothing is too much bother for them. They're even doing a reroute for the DEFI gauges into the triple hood pod and a double A pillar pod set for me. Going to move the link into the glovebox to keep it discreet/clean looking (unless someone comes up with a much better idea quickly! Also thinking of setting the boost gauge warning at 18.5psi? That sound about right? Should be 14.5 from factory, but it's got a exhaust and intake on it...what's the best way to watch and rid of boost creep as I'm not entirely sure if it's been tuned (appeared so as it never really went above 1.2 bar and then tapered off). Keeping the turbo timer and APEX in the same place. They sent me this photo last night too. Side note, does anyone have or know if any completely blown turbos that are scrap? I'd like one to try a little project with (lamp making?)
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