Qball

Funny thing is I found that if you disconnect the coil pack from the wiring loom on the RH rear, you can then pull the pack out slightly turn it through 90 degrees and then you can take advantage of the flex in the coil pack plug shroud to feed the coil pack out of the way of the engine going towards the bulk head of the engine bay. I think the key is to take you time, then its a piece of the proverbial wee - wee!!

OK so if the answer is to DeCat, where can I get a Stainless mid section with Cat Bypass Pipe that is not going to break the bank?

Hi All Last year I took my Legacy for an MOT which it passed but only just. CO levels were just on the limit. This could mean that either the Lambda sensor is on its way out or the CAT is or both. The rear box is a Stainless Steel 4" sports exhaust box that was on the car when I bought it. However the middle section is a standard Subaru part with integral CAT close to the joint for the down pipes. So the question that is on my mind is:Do I replace with standard parts? or Do I DeCat, adding a CAT when it gets MOT'd. What's the consensus? Qball

Hi Gambit Since opening this thread up in December last year I have been trying to get a chance to do the job of replacing the spark plugs. However, a combination of of work commitments, the weather which has been less than friendly and Christmas has made it impossible to get to. Not any more. This weekend just gone I managed to do the job. From start to finish it took me 3 hours to complete. I have to say of all the four spark plugs the one that gave most trouble was the RH rear. I have invested in some spark plug sockets that have integral UJ's - this has given me the articulation that I needed. Also I found that by removing the windscreen bottle, battery and battery tray from the RH side as well as the air intake and air scoop on the LH side, access to the plugs was much easier. Qball

Gotcha - Thanks

OK looks good - there are quite a number of different versions, have asked HKS which would be the correct one. It looks like the Type 1 is the one for the car see http://www.rhdjapan.com/hks-sld-speed-limit-defencer-type-i.html So any idea how this is fitted? Behind the clocks? or I think you said from the Gearbox speed sensor?

Thanks Mate - look forward to hearing from you soon

Where can you get the speed restrictor removed? My Legacy has an annoying speed restrictor which kicks in hard at 120mph. Not a problem in the UK however there are the odd occasions when I go over to Germany and I would really like see what she is made of. Who can help with this?

Hi Gambit Yes you are right - I became a member before collecting the car in fact in July. I have been enjoying the car since then, its my only mode of transport and regularly takes me up to places like Durham giving me good mpg around 33 - 35, which for monster like this is pretty good going. Used to be a SAAB man - set up the SAAB owners club for Kent some years back. Have had a few hairy SAABs as well, my last was a Works built drop head CS 9000 Carlsson with around 300hp. So many strange bits on it - it became difficult to source them! SAAB Trollhatton HQ and me were best buddies as a result!! Thanks to all for the hearty welcome - have a feeling that my relationship with Subaru's will be long and very enjoyable - should have bought one years ago!! Qball

Hi Adam You are right with the Rev. It is a Revision D - it came into the country last November registered on a Y Plate.Looks as though I am going to go through a whole heap of pain to do the sparkies but its got to be done. Wish me luck. Qball

Gambit Fantastic detail thanks a lot. So in essence its doable just very fiddly. Looking at the tools I think I have everything that I need. I'll keep you posted on progress. Qball

Dear All I need some help - new to the Scooby scene and I have a small problem. I have done a complete service on the Subaru Legacy GT E-Tune Rev D that I bought in July this year. Only thing is I cannot see how you get the spark plugs out. According to the Subaru work shop manual you should remove the washer bottle and the air intake, undo the bolts holding in the coil packs over each spark plug and undo the spark plug. Big snag here is that there does not seam to be enough room to remove a) the coil pack retaining bolt b) the coil pack or c) the spark plug with conventional tools. It's because there is a bit of the chassis that is so close to engine on both sides. Do you need to lift the engine in order to get the clearance that you need? Help please anyone!! Also does anyone know what the normal oil consumption should be? I have been told anything up to 250-350 miles to the pint. Is this correct?