WideSam

Oooh, what is it?

You've pretty much answered your own question- get the engine breathing well (new air filter and exhaust) then get it mapped to suit. If you're looking a bit longer term/a bit more power, you can get bigger injectors and play around with your fuel feeds a bit. As I'm sure you've seen and been told already, it's a big can of worms to open, get your wallet prepared!

Del73 was looking for one a little while ago

Generally I think most of us use millers. I was told 10/40 semi. Although I think newer engines are recommended 5/30- but I'd double check before listening to me. Have a look on opie oils, I think we get a club discount? But I'd agree that a cheaper oil changed more regularly would be just as effective- I just think the reduced interval might not actually save you any money.

Is that the reason you were up so early?

Lovely, not many in red. They're pretty easy cars to work on once you know your way around them a bit. Any plans for it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you look right at the start of SavageBulldogs' project thread he puts a link to the online workshop manual he used for his rebuild. There's a list of different engines on there. Hope this helps

Just to drag up an old post (it's quiet at work today)... If the engine's been sat for a while, it's definitely worth doing- just from personal experience. It can cause big headaches and very empty wallets if not!

Ooh, nice. When's it due? Any pictures? Welcome to the club too :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm pretty sure it's 70% on the front (that's the amount of light it still allows through) I think you can have it slightly darker if there's genuine medical reasons too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah any rubber/silicone of the same diameter would do the job. It's only a coolant line.

http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/topic/11844-top-mount-intercooler-info/#entry71462 This might help you decide

Have you had a look on facebook? There's a group called sell your subaru and parts UK or something- always quite a few cars about being broken, something might come up? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Taken your advice Gambit, just booked tickets for the sunday. Fingers crossed I can actually turn up in a legacy this time! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My first legacy had the same problem. If you've not done it already and have got time, get your new one spray painted, it'll give it a bit of protection in future :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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.