Tidgy
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Wanted EJ257 2.5L block standard - NOW SORTED
Tidgy replied to Jay762's topic in Subaru Parts Wanted
try clinic dude, they may have one they are willing to sell -
only way to know is get it on the dyno and see what he AFR's are doing. If there's any doubt there might be an issue don't keep putting it on boost, keep the revs low and get it check out. Alot of faults are not terminal until you load it with boost.
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Headgasket worth repairing?
Tidgy replied to andy3665's topic in Subaru Engines, Exhausts and modifications
I do know a couple of occasions where the damage was so bad it did take out the crank as well 😞 You never really know till the engine is stripped -
Headgasket worth repairing?
Tidgy replied to andy3665's topic in Subaru Engines, Exhausts and modifications
That sounds way way way too cheap. The 2.5 is more susceptable to crank bearing damage, so its not the crank itself, just the bearings that get damaged. So the 2.5 is realy the one to do the crank bearings when the HG goes. But given the age of the car i would be amazed if the bearingsa arn't showing signs of ware, meaning you could get it done and it fails soon after if you don't -
So apparetly thats actualy aimed at bikers and harleys in particular, its down the road from a popular motorbike cafe as i understand it
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Recommendation required for northwest tuner/specialist
Tidgy replied to Maxyyd's topic in Subaru Impreza Club
I wish i owned the place hahaha, i've been a customer of theirs for about 15 years 🙂 wasnt a good chapter in the history of them, but was 3 mearly 4 years ago now. You pays your money you makes your choice at the end of the day -
i know they have them in london cos of allt he overseas supercars that come in and drive round like loons. but i;d be surprised if there is one there.
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Recommendation required for northwest tuner/specialist
Tidgy replied to Maxyyd's topic in Subaru Impreza Club
prepare for about 20000000 different answers hahaha i always use scoobyclinic over at chesterfield, bit of a trek for you though. not really sure whos any good up that way tbh -
Def sounds like power steering related, if the fluid level is ok then i would guess the pump may be on the way out.
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Simply put if no paperwork, assume stock engine.
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Does sound like potential nocking bottom end, gentle revs, circa 2k you'll ear it, Not saying 100% thats it, but get it checked out and drive it as little as possible till its checked to limit any potential further (and worse) damage
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at thata milage i would expect an engine rebuild fairly soon if its not been done already. so if a big bill would be an issue i'd leave it
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welcome
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welcome, you may find the forrester is better than defender
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I use scoobyclinic up at Chesterfield for all my work. Good run up that way from here across the back roads haha
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about 3 miles from you, ripley haha
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Slight addition, unfortunately adam passed away a few months back but he sold it on well before that, where it's been since he sold it or how its been treated I couldn't say.
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Adams old car, guy who worked for scoobyclinic for 15 years or so. Not sure if its got a 6 speed to match the 2.5 (2.5 will shred the 5 box), but other than that a decent enough car. Price wise just depends what someone is willing to pay, to build that for yourself would be 25K + including buying the car.
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welcome, give me a wave when you see me. 😄
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if by electronic boost controller you mean and after market boost controller, dont both, save your money just use stock system and ecu.
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welcome 🙂 get some pics up
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as above not many in green about. also steering wheel is on the wrong side? hahahaha
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bubbling (water flowing sound behind the dash) in the heater matrix prob nothing to do with headgasket. Mines does it, did it before the rebuild, after the rebuild and has done for 2 years i've had the car, my old wrx did it as well. If it's not using fluid, overheating etc etc then i suspect your worrying about nothing 🙂 By all means sniff test it but i suspect its fine.
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wow, the hidden rot will alot worse, may find suspension tops have gone as well. Nice to see them get reserected so good luck and get photos up as you go along 😄
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Sounds like you need an alarm specialist to come out and sort it, if theres all sort of patched in systems and no fobs etc will prob be more hassel than just getting it orted once and for all.
