shadowvyper

After reading Tlag's write up about his project I think the single turbo option is the way to go, I have had nothing but trouble with my twin setup since the day I picked up the car. I had got the car running fine which lasted about a week then drove me nut's again with the code 66 Aagh it does my head in. What I found most interesting with the project write up was the fact that it did not need a complete loom change just 4 wires on the ecu plug, which 4 i'm not sure about but I will find out (I HOPE). Having got the V1 Impreza now and worked on it for a bit, I'm finding it so much simpler to get on with there is even a bit of room under the bonnet (not on the Leggy though). So for the new year I will be converting to a single turbo Leggy. Have sorted the oil leak on my V1 now, after the so called bottom end rebuild it was supposed to have had last year(I very much doubt) I discovered the front crankshaft and camshaft oil seals just about knackered, all been replaced with new timing belt and she is sweet as a nut. Something finally works as it should Whoop Whoop.

Cheers guy's I was thinking it might be a major expense, I'm moving towards the single conversion as that would only require a donor Impreza I've been led to believe. Since having the Version 1 the Legacy just feels to slow now it needs more go. I believe there is a single turbo conversion thread on here I will hunt it down and read it avidly. Thank's again for the advice.

Hi all, would anyone know if I can upgrade the turbo's on my 1996 Legacy GT from vf18 primary and vf19 secondary to the bigger vf21 primary and vf22 secondary, can the standard ecu be re-mapped to take the bigger turbo's or will I need to change the ecu. Thank you.

I'm seriously considering engine out and all oil seals and gaskets replaced as I would really like to see this car still going strong a few years down the line yet, The bottom rebuild was only done last year I have the receipt for the work, surely the block would still have some guarantee if it turns out that is where it is leaking from(I shall have to phone them monday and find out). The rebuild was done by Star Engineers Chelmsford the work done was shaft shells 4xrods rings and gaskets complete according to the receipt. I've fallen for the old girl so she will get whatever she needs to make her right.

I'm not planning on any mod's, just hopefully going to restore it back to it's original beauty, although saying that I do plan a colour change I'm not keen on the silver. Bonnet scoop has got to go in favour of an original for that model and the only other non original mod's are likely to be a full decat stainless system and the Z4 ecu which I have already replaced for the original C2 model. I love the look of the mod'ed scoob's they are so varied and stylish I just think I want to keep this as original as I can. I'm not sure the boot spoiler is original either but that suits the car well me thinks. The leak I have discovered is the front crankshaft oil seal so I will be replacing all the seals on the front of the engine when I change the cambelt. Any advice on any other aspect of the way the car looks in relation to how it would have looked originally would be much appreciated. Thank in advance people your assistance is always much appreciated.

Thank you Stants, here's a couple of pic's of the old girl.

Still got my 96 legacy GT but decided that was not enough I just bought myself a little project which I think was about to be scrapped(couldn't let that happen) I have an early version 1 Import which I must say is brilliant. It's as clean as a whistle bodywork wise but the engine needs a bit of going over. It has quite a bad oil leak from the rear of the engine so I think I will have the engine out and replace all gaskets and oil seals. It's the fully closed deck engine the bottom end of which was rebuilt last year (new rings rods and shells) I would like to keep the old girl alive as I think there are not too many version 1's around these day's, I may be wrong probably am but I love it. Will throw a couple of pick's on when it's stopped !Removed! raining.

Hello Mate, I did get there eventually, it turned out to be the primary boost solenoid which you will find located to the front of the near side inner wing, I have to say also that I reconditioned my solenoid box and changed all my vacuum hosing. Good luck

I hope this is useful.

Hi all, I think I have finally found my code 66 error issue, after reconditioning the solenoid box and gradually replacing vacuum hoses under the bonnet I stumbled across what I believe to be the offending piece of kit, the supercharged pressure release valve. some ignoramous git has glued the thing together after breaking it , which I am assuming must have lasted all of 10 seconds the twonk. Would any one have one of these valves for sale or know of where I could pick one up I am somewhat desperately in need of it as soon as possible please. Its for a 1997 Legacy GT twin turbo. Thank you.Regards Darren.

My head hurts now Gambit reading that, you have a mountain of knowledge about the Japanese motor industry. Thank you for that, I was just bemused as to why Nissan would have aquired a Subaru Is all. My check engine problem which I had running in a different post turns out to be code 66. I will start by replacing all the vacuum hoses first as they are looking a bit tired and a refurb of the solenoid box at the same time. I'm hoping that will cure the problem. Thanks again.

I have discovered looking at the import paperwork I have with my Legacy GT, that Nissan Prince Kanagawa was the first registered owner of my car, so I just thought Nissan must have owned Subaru at the time. Can any one shed any light on the matter. I honestly don't know why Nissan would buy a Subaru. The mind boggles. Cheers .

Cheers Gambit Fredos for everyone when ive finally got it sorted.

Thanks Gambit the thread for the code reading and codes is very much appreciated thank you. And thanks to every one for the advice it is a godsend to be able to get such great advice without it costing an arm and a leg. will keep you posted with my new pet project I do love the look of the car and when goes she really goes.

Thanks Tlag that's me weekend taken care of, are these cars always this much trouble it is my first Subaru. I intend to keep it and want to get it up to scratch although I fear I may have bitten off more than I can chew, I have a lot of research to do me thinks. Cheers.