WideSam

Was it the fuel pipe rusted through by any chance? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome along. There's a wealth of brains on here to pick at- never be afraid to ask. Really nice bunch on here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome! That's something really different. I just had a quick google of what they were and Wikipedia said they had the same engine from a justy, although I can't guarantee that, if it's correct you'd be able to find a sump and the workshop manual (for the engine at least) Knowing subaru's interchangeability of parts is really quite likely. Best of luck And some pictures are always appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What he said ^. My mechanic referred to using millers as "proper behaviour" There's a really good write up about oils from opie somewhere... The same thing may well be on here somewhere? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There must be way of blanking off the scoop? Plus people with front mounts still have their scoops in? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I don't see why it wouldn't... It just means you'd have a scoop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ouch! What was more bruised, you, your ego or your insurance premium? Welcome to the club. Lovely looking car Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

See if you can find any being broken, you can usually pick up the standard ones pretty cheap then?

From what I've been told/understand... The 2.5s are more prone to it because they're the same size block with the piston bores honed out to the right size- ultimately leaving less gasket material which is what makes them more likely to go. Although it's probably not as common as other cars that spring to mind when you think of headgasket a going. MG for instance. Just make sure you check for all the usual signs, milky oil, oil in coolant, coppery colour to the coolant (K-seal or something similar) if you can, get a bit of the coolant on your or something for a while, if it's got anything else that could've been used to sort a blown gasket it'll start to solidify a bit; I appreciate you might look a bit strange doing it. But again, with a 2L you shouldn't worry too much- good service history is more important than anything else. It usually sets the tone for the rest of the car. Hope you find what you're looking for!

I've been buying parts. I've got a crankshaft, pistons, conrods, oil pump, an earthing kit, full intake manifold (loom, fuel lines, intake pipe, sensors etc etc) a pair of front bilstein struts and a big bag of bolts. £120 well spent I think.

Gutted I can't go :(. Have fun guys! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The guy I mentioned with his fiesta tried telling a friend of mine that it was running about 400bhp Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Looking good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My car's older, but I don't imagine the recipe has changed much. You have to remove the lights to remove the bumper- take out the centre plastic grille, then there's usually 2 bolts above the light and one in the middle (where you've just removed the grille) again, may be different on your car, but you should find them. Slide the light cluster out and you've got easy access to the bulb rears. Hope this helps! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They did that through an entire village the other morning that's part of the main road to Exeter, a lot of people got caught I think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Although it may be possible, it's not necessary. I can't remember the exact reasoning but it's something to do with diesels not having a throttle plate there's not actually any air getting trapped and forced back through the turbo. Ultimately they can just hinder the performance. Personally, I don't know much about diesel engines in general, but I assume the turbo system is pretty similar? Subaru tend to like to put recirculating valves on their cars and my GTB can't have a blow off valve put on it because it throws out the air flow readings and makes the car run like crap. All that being said, if you just want the sound, there's a guy locally who has a turbo diesel fiesta with a BOV on it so it must be possible- I don't imagine he did much more than just buy a standard one and put it in in the same way you would on a petrol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ooh, you were just around the corner from me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've only been able to look at it sat feeling sorry for itself. However, the heads are finally going off to the machine shop today- turns out they've been sat at the garage waiting for somebody to take them. The parallel fuel rail set up idea on moving forward- I've decided I'm going to get a Nuke FPR but at £250 it'll have to wait a few more weeks. I'm also considering a swirl pot- not 100% necessary but it's a nice addition. I've been off work ill after a long weekend away, which has also given me (dangerously) time to also have a nose at a 6-speed conversion. I'm sort of hoping someone can talk me out of it? Please.

That would effectively be making it run lean. It's worth a mention Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've heard a number of things about the boxer Diesel engines giving up- it's a shame really subaru and diesel should be nigh on indestructible! What was the exact issue with the fuel filter? If it was starving the engine of fuel slightly it could've been a contributing factor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Head gasket is less likely in the 2 litre. It was the 2.5s that were slightly more notorious for it, from my understanding anyway. (Although I'm sure people will tell me otherwise) Again, although unlikely due to non turbo and FSH, just have a listen out for any rattles/knocks from the engine, otherwise things could be getting expensive. Make sure it's not due up for a cambelt change, unless you're able to do it yourself. Ultimately for the equivalent of £600, you could end up with an absolutely brilliant car. Mileage on a subaru would never particularly worry me especially if it was used as a work horse- a car that does high mileage regularly- say you drive 20 miles to work and the same home again- the engine goes through it's cooling cycle properly, so it's less stressed. Whereas a car that's only got 30k on the clock may have only been used for a 4 mile round trip every day, so it will have spent most of its life running cold... I hope that makes sense If it's in good nick, I will go as far as saying it will be one of the best cars you've ever owned!

How tricky was it?

I got my clutch from Alyn, really helpful guy. I'll give him a ring when the heads are back and I know the thickness I need etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Both heads are now off, ready to be sent off to the machine shop tomorrow! Then I've got decisions to make about where to get the head gaskets from... I'm flirting more and more with RCM

Good going! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk