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How long have you had your Impreza? Loud pipes save lives

This is me getting into it and finding out exactly what's going on, not 100% convinced it's internals now to be honest Loud pipes save lives

Managed to spend a hour or two on the Impreza yesterday, got the front end stripped down to do a bit more in-depth investigation. Looking like the knocking may have been the tensioner, also found the timing a tooth out [emoji85] Loud pipes save lives

It sits pretty much perfect that scoobie! Love it, and I don't like bugs lol Loud pipes save lives

Mines knock knock knocking on the headers door [emoji25] Loud pipes save lives

Any one happen to have one? Ta muchly Loud pipes save lives

Pulled my hair out trying to decide what to do with her [emoji3166] Loud pipes save lives

Would be cheaper part exchanging yours in for one already done to be honest Loud pipes save lives

I'm sure that can be corrected lol Loud pipes save lives

Welcome (back) to the club, smart looking blob you have there Loud pipes save lives

Nothing, I've done literally nothing to my STi today Loud pipes save lives

No lumps no problems Get this at work alot, people jumping to conclusions that things are worn or goosed cos there is a metallic sheen in the oil, the gearbox comprises of 99% metal, if there wasn't some in the oil I'd be worried, as long as it isn't lumps of metal I really wouldn't be too worried Loud pipes save lives

I've done a few sets of plugs on Impreza so far an never really had an issue, I tend to crack them off with a 1/2", then just use a 3/8's and short extension to "finger"(ooer missus) them out Loud pipes save lives

I'd personally let it sit a run with the header tank cap off, with the blowers on hot and flat out, wait till it starts warming up so your know the coolant is moving round, try "burping" the rad pipes by giving them a squeeze (carefully they will be hot) Then when it doesn't seem to warm up any more(won't reach full operating temp) refit the cap back on and take for a drive like you did and see if it's cured it. Failing that take it back to the garage that fit the rad Hope that's helps Loud pipes save lives

So there is a small chance it could of just been a airlock from some trapped air somewhere in the system Loud pipes save lives

Has it done many miles since rad got changed? Loud pipes save lives

I've not done this but by your symptoms it sounds like the centre diff is locking up once warmed up and not allowing for one of the axles(front or rear) to turn faster in tight turns Loud pipes save lives

That's what the little zip pocket is for inside women's handbags Loud pipes save lives

Can we have a subsection in the cars bit for fords [emoji23] Loud pipes save lives Sorry, hijacking your thread a bit here

Pretty much how I feel at the moment, also driving a ford Loud pipes save lives

Fuel filter, possibly collapsing Loud pipes save lives

welcome to the mother ship crazy, you don't have to be mad to be here....but it helps

Probably going to build it myself, not overly keen on paying other people to do stuff lol Loud pipes save lives

I was thinking of replacing the crank regardless, partly cos im very tempted by going 2.1, but then I think what's the point may as well just go standard crank, as you say its good for 700bhp-ish, so maybe conrods and piston upgrade just to future proof, chances are it wont get over 400-450bhp, but if I'm already in there, why not. but then if imp doing that I should really source a closed deck block other wise its a waste of money if there is still a "weak link" (The block). so I think:- Closed deck standard crank upgraded rods and pistons oil pump gaskets etc etc I have a new water pump and timing belt as it was about due one anyway.

welcome to the club! and good luck with the rebuild. im just about to enter this adventure myself