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Everyone loves a bargain! Lol Loud pipes save lives

That pod looks sport on! Loud pipes save lives

I have no idea of the exact reason they wouldn't want you to check it after 5, it could possibly be todo with heat soak from other engine components at a guess. Sorry I couldn't be of more use Loud pipes save lives

Is it the bit that says 'oil level should not be check for at least 5 minutes after shutting engine off, see section 3 of the owners manual for more information.' Loud pipes save lives

At least it was a simple fix [emoji106][emoji106] Loud pipes save lives

I don't know why exactly 5 mins, but you usually wait to allow oil to return to the sump. Hth Loud pipes save lives

What was the fault?? Loud pipes save lives

They look good, I still uuum and ahhh about fitting front fog lights for the winter months and running my covers for the summer Loud pipes save lives

I quite enjoy getting a new quote with the same company and questioning the difference Loud pipes save lives

Took me longer than expected, partly cos it's first one I've had out and partly cos it was stuck solid on the gearbox dowells Loud pipes save lives

Good news, she's out! Loud pipes save lives

Try and discribe the noise Loud pipes save lives

I'm more than confident that you are going to be okay, I've run with nuts an bolts through there with no springs at all, sure it's not OEM, but it works when your in a crunch Loud pipes save lives

Bugger, not really what I'm looking for I am willing to go 70/30 on a winning ticket if that sweetens the deal any? Loud pipes save lives

Not strictly today but forgot to post it up. Got to this point over the weekend then stopped to enjoy the sun and a few cold beverages. Will hopefully get back on it this week get it pulled and find out what damage is done, then I can start working on a rebuild spec and figure out what order is best to rob the local banks in Loud pipes save lives

Does any one happen to have a set they ain't using? [emoji23][emoji85] Loud pipes save lives

Doesn't think it's running cold does it? Loud pipes save lives

Start with the cheap stuff, check for any leaks, post mass air flow, and pre lambda sensor, check breathers etc etc Loud pipes save lives

Same as above, I use Halfords. I don't really think there is good or bad coolant providing it's mixed to the right strength Hth Loud pipes save lives

I went with a Mishimoto in my 54 plate STi, great bit of kit. Hth Loud pipes save lives

Well finally got round to making a start today, engine is ready to lift out, everything is disconnected it's just a bit tight on the bellhousing dowels, but that's for another day, missed the heat of the day stuck in the garage, so I think the rest of the weekend will be spent in the garden not the garage Loud pipes save lives

It's looking that way [emoji24] Loud pipes save lives

Found what's happened, idler has pulled threads out of the block [emoji85] Loud pipes save lives

Coolant leak is least of my worries now [emoji24], think the engine just let go [emoji85] Loud pipes save lives

Damn sight better day than I've had with mine [emoji24] Loud pipes save lives