KlassicSubi Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 1 hour ago, stuartie said: Yeah the gc8 mate, i used the lift at work so that might of made the job a bit easier,if your doing it from above then the battery and washer bottle would probs have to come out for access, i used a spark plug socket and a really short extension so that when attached they were basically flush with the rocker cover then managed to get my ratchet on, then a few turns and they were finger tight, removed the ratchet and unscrewed them with the socket and extension then opposite way to put them back in, bit they are a pita sometime you just have to stand back with a brew, swear a few times then try again 😂, you'll get there it is possible haha Lol Thanks, yes removed the water reservoir and Battery. Will give it another try though & along with Stant's suggestion. As a side question, bolts in the engine are rather rusty, the first bolt I unscrewed from the reservoir snapped. Would you have any recommendations on engine dress up bolts and the suppliers? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfnick Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 15 minutes ago, KlassicSubi said: . As a side question, bolts in the engine are rather rusty, the first bolt I unscrewed from the reservoir snapped. Would you have any recommendations on engine dress up bolts and the suppliers? Try these mate, I've used them before and seemed good quality - http://www.tegiwaimports.com/select-car/subaru/classic-impreza/dress-up/tegiwa-engine-bay-bolts-washers.html Ive just ordered my cover, £190.00 down 😭. Got a all singing and dancing Stormforce one with alarm and lock kit just in case. Bought one of the expensive ones due to what I've heard about the cheaper ones trapping moisture and scratching paint in the wind. Couldn't stretch to the full blown £280 top of line one though unfortunately. Hopefully got a good balance between quality and cost still. Took a lot more research for a cover than I expected lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Re plugs I found a spark plug socket attached to a 3/8" to 1/2" reducer fits perfectly 😉 I gaffer taped them together to stop them parting company after spending 20 mins trying to remove a spark plug socket after fitting my 1st plug [emoji53] Haven't driven mine in about a fortnight, it's been sat there covered in dust while I've been laying a patio and cutting slabs [emoji57] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastboy67 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Quick was and blast along the coast yesterday now trying to catch up on 2 weeks worth of posts on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlassicSubi Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 10 hours ago, mfnick said: Try these mate, I've used them before and seemed good quality - http://www.tegiwaimports.com/select-car/subaru/classic-impreza/dress-up/tegiwa-engine-bay-bolts-washers.html Ive just ordered my cover, £190.00 down 😭. Got a all singing and dancing Stormforce one with alarm and lock kit just in case. Bought one of the expensive ones due to what I've heard about the cheaper ones trapping moisture and scratching paint in the wind. Couldn't stretch to the full blown £280 top of line one though unfortunately. Hopefully got a good balance between quality and cost still. Took a lot more research for a cover than I expected lol. Wow what a selection, thanks for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlassicSubi Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 10 hours ago, savage bulldogs said: Re plugs I found a spark plug socket attached to a 3/8" to 1/2" reducer fits perfectly 😉 I gaffer taped them together to stop them parting company after spending 20 mins trying to remove a spark plug socket after fitting my 1st plug Haven't driven mine in about a fortnight, it's been sat there covered in dust while I've been laying a patio and cutting slabs I think that's what my toolkit is missing tbh...the converter/adaptor/reducer. I will not let those darn plugs get me down :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Day 5 Progress from yesterday drilled the mounting points for the 3 port catch can, secured it then connected up the 3 ports and directed the breather underneath the car, still awaiting a new intercooler hose set but got impatient and wanted to test fire up the car so built the majority back up to test and found the fuel injector by the airbox is leaking so need to see if the seals are damaged or whether it just needs reseating correctly then will check again if the car will fire up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 13 hours ago, Fastboy67 said: Quick was and blast along the coast yesterday now trying to catch up on 2 weeks worth of posts on here Should of said, I would of came along! Did you go down South Shields? Apparently there was some nice cars out. Damn @Hudson she's looking GREAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastboy67 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Yes had a run along our seafront the along through Whitburn and seaburn before heading home decent enough run. Must agree mr Hudson's motor is coming along very nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 18 hours ago, Fastboy67 said: Yes had a run along our seafront the along through Whitburn and seaburn before heading home decent enough run. Must agree mr Hudson's motor is coming along very nicely Was just speaking with @Hudson, he's going to andy F on the 29th, maybe we could persuade him to stop by and we could all meet up after he's been tuned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastboy67 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 That sounds like a plan especially as it's bank holiday so I'll be up home for definite that weekend 👍👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Day8 progress: Absolutely chuffed, bar a few seized bolts on the old turbo and exhaust that I needed a hand getting off it's all my own work and it's now ready to go to Andy Forest for mapping! Over the moon it's all running ok. It's been a busy weeks work. Picture below of it stripped out last week and the end result! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beags Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 So car passed mot no problems today. And a service. But to repair rear bumper will cost £360 .need a reversing camera. Sent from my SM-J320FN using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlassicSubi Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 15 hours ago, Hudson said: Day8 progress: Absolutely chuffed, bar a few seized bolts on the old turbo and exhaust that I needed a hand getting off it's all my own work and it's now ready to go to Andy Forest for mapping! Over the moon it's all running ok. It's been a busy weeks work. Picture below of it stripped out last week and the end result! Looking really good, You must be well pleased & thanks for write up & pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W444AJD Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Got some nice red stitched leather fitted! £12 off eBay. Pretty pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Well, I'm sending the Japspeed decat back! Found a bargain that was listed a day after and managed to get a full 3" Cobra system with decat for £200! 😬 Oh and these turned up the other day at my parents! They look alright, just hope the fitment is good! Not bad for $32.99! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 On 5/8/2017 at 2:29 PM, Jay762 said: For the time you would spend cleaning it and the cost of a Cosworth filter I would replace it - actually thinking about not sure you can clean the Cossie ones. The FPR does not look like a SARD - however have you got a higher shot of your bay as it may somewhere else (unlikely though as it would stand out) Found the Sard...opposite side of the bay oddly enough near intake pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Seminole81 said: Found the Sard...opposite side of the bay oddly enough near intake pipe. well that's good then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beags Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Was looking for some style bits on rallysport direct.com in USA. Anyone used them as can't find parts in uk. Sent from my SM-J320FN using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 4 hours ago, Beags said: Was looking for some style bits on rallysport direct.com in USA. Anyone used them as can't find parts in uk. Sent from my SM-J320FN using Tapatalk What parts you looking for bud? Tried Scoobybits, Scoobyworld? Haven't used RallyingSport but I think a few of my mates in the States might of? I'll ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beags Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 After the front wing emblems in black. And roof spoiler lift kit and Gurney flap for the roof spoiler. Sent from my SM-J320FN using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seminole81 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Oooh UPS man turned up today with my alloys! 😬😊 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kershaw-330s Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Finally got round to booking my car if for a new map , on 2nd June with Martyn Jeffries at engine tuner [emoji16] , will probably be the hottest day of the year knowing my luck lol , got 4 new tires today too , went for Uniroyal rain sports they get awesome reviews and have are great value , getting them fitted tomorrow will put some pics up tomorrow in my build thread they have a sexy tread pattern on them. Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 And a shark on the side [emoji23] great tyre had them on the foz 🖒 Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kershaw-330s Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Haha yes I noticed that earlier , " sharkskin technology " apparently . Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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