Steve, go to b and q and in the plumbing section you will see some end caps or bungs in the polypipe section. They do 22mm and 28mm i think, about 2 inch long, couple of quid at the most.

See if they will do and just use one of those with a jubilee clip to hold it in place.

I assume you are referring to blanking off the return to the inlet pipe from the dump valve.

Steven

 

Hi Steven,

I spent about an hour in B&Q on Saturday looking for something suitable and bought a selection of plumbing bungs/end caps but none of them fit properly!!!

Am I correct in thinking that that hose doesn't "suck", and that with the std recirc dv air is "blown" down it? And the only reason it needs blanking off is to stop debris getting into it? The reason I ask is that since I fitted the vta dv the car seems to make a kind of whistling sound (a bit like squeaky brakes) when driving normally, but not when idling. But maybe it's always been there and I've only just noticed it!

Did you go to Well Lane on Sunday? How was it??

 

Steve, that pipe returns to the inlet path just in fornt of the turbo, so if it is not blocked off it will be sucking in air, more importantly air unmetered by the MAF sensor, so get it blocked off ASAP, and that should also cure the squeak (leaking air).

Well Lane was good, car ran 361bhp

Steven

 

I HAVE blocked it off, but with a copper pipe fitting (don't ask ) so I'm not sure that it's 100% air tight!

tbh, I can see the std recirc going back on before long! How does your dv work with the fmic?

361? Was that on 4 cylinders or just the 3

 

I have a forge recirc type and it works very well with the setup i have. They are very good for the standard cars, i believe.

Sadly the 361 was on 4 cylinders

 

So where is your dv mounted (being that the ic is at the front of the car)?

 

Just near where the original "would" be, ie near the ignition module

 

Any pics on here of under your bonnet? I can't remember how yours looks!

Anyway the good news is Forge supply replacements blanking plugs at the very reasonable price of £4.50 + vat + delivery.

As for that squeaking sound, I went out for a spin at lunch and I'm now convinced it's nothing to do with the dv and is in fact something to do with the brakes. It's impossible to tell where it's coming from tho whilst moving! It's only apparent when the car is travelling over about 15mph but is not affected by pressing the brake pedal or applying the handbrake, and is constant whether the engine is at revs or coasting on tickover.

 

Changed a bit since then, but the dumpvalave and pipework is outlined in red.




Steven

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p20spd.....!!!

PLEASE REMOVE THAT AUTOMOTIVE **** FROM THE SITE!!
AND YOU BEING A MODERATOR AND ALL....SHAME ON YOU..

shame about yer motor steve(sn)....its probably some small woodland creature yer picked up of the road?(find it and pout it out of its misery)
pum....hope u got yer mail re the camara vans (ps guys its worth it !!..just email me and i'll send back#0
buz..where is he?(remand i think!)

just sorted cover for my dutch dash....Mmmmmmm...

ads and the silver bus

 

hi all saw buzz yesterday but not to talk to, steve (sn) have you got it sorted out yet mate...

 

Not sorted it yet mate, waiting for replacement blanking plug to arrive and for some instructions on how to service and test the dv.

 

My my, we HAVE been busy haven't we all?....

I had to slow down lots to let you catch up Pum

Was taking "the boy" to east park to feed the geese while wife was a bit unwell - it was better than being stuck in the office

 

Hiya Paul - thought you'd deserted us!!!

Feeding the geese in East Park? You didn't get savaged by any donkeys then??

I've just realised that Ads posted that he is going to Zeebrugge, then in a later post said he'd sorted out the insurance for his "Dutch Dash"?? But isn't Zeebrugge in Belgium??? I hope he's insured himself for driving on the roads in the right country

 

sorry belgium and france in case i get lost!!!!

park car by 17.30..beer by 17.40!!!!!!!

 

morn all , paul i had a trat in front of me thats why i took time to catch you up m8, so what you been up 2?

 

did any one spot the spelling trat, sorry should of been ****, in a rush on the lock out for the boss.

 

Morning All

Pum - the grille is all sprayed chrome and now has the SUBARU in gold! Looks pretty good

I serviced the dump valve last night and put the blue spring in and went for a drive. I am 90% sure that the car now occasionally spits flames I used to get the pop-pop-popping when decelerating but last night as well as pops I got some loud BANGS at certain times which I'm sure was unburnt fuel igniting in the exhaust. Ooooooooo!!!

I'll have to get someone to drive behind me and see if I'm right.

Steve

 

the man and his bus is back..a good time was had!

didnt see one impreza (never mind a turbo)in belgium or france
thinking about it-why waste good motor's on the two places?

speak 2 you all soon
we need to sort or trial xmas night out girls.....
ads

 

Glad to see you made it back in one piece How many miles did you do on the wrong side of the road?

It's my birthday on 9th November so some time around then would be a good enough excuse for a pi$$-up

 

sounds good to me steve, you will have to pop round to show me the grill and take some pics, why dont you put them in the ICE section..... let me know if you want me to follow you and i will fit my water spray to my bumber to put the flame's out!

 

I was gonna wait until I've found a proper home for the amp and the changer before I take pics and stuff cos it looks crap at the mo with 'em just laid in the boot.

 

i'd also be happy to follow u one night because it would be an excuse for a little jolly somewhere..
so my thinking is more people looking for yer flaming botty the better !
704888

 

just seen in genral about jap car mag and banzai mag, adam i get both at shops on hedon road i have last 5 copies so if you want to get upto date with project wrx let me know on here or if you need call me 07952567026, at work this morn but will be home at 12:00,,
steve im doing well with the spare mdf that was left over from the sub cover, im trying to make a center pod for 3 gauge's to replace the lid............................................... ....

 

where is every one to day??????? not wasting petrol i hope.

 

pum mate..wouldnt mind p/copying the ones you have re the mpv(wagon) project at some point

today i will be mostly drinking beer ,from 1pm..watching the rugby at home.anyone else doing the same?-u know it makes sense..

steve (sn) and pumster-hows the boot/music/mobile LA's thing going?

buz.......hello and a quick thanks for saving the universe again

 

Mornin All!!!

Took the car out for a spin up to Scarborough yesterday to remind myself how much fun it is to drive . Two things tho - there is a squeal coming from the brakes continually, whether I'm pressing the pedal or not, and under hard acceleration I get a bit of a hiccup/misfire at certain revs. Nothing major but obviously not quite right!

Steve

 

my front pads made assorted noises when near thier end...
could it be that?

 

That's what I thought - that they're just about sh@gged. Last time it went for a service they said I needed new discs and pads so I'd best get some ordered!! Is there a built in wear indicator thing that squeals when the brakes need changing? I know there was on one of my previous cars.

I might change the plugs as well to see if that gets rid of the misfire. And that's not a straightforward job either!!

 

think there is something that makes some noise-read it somewhere but cant remember

this site is quiet good for stuff..for egineers like me..
http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com/index1.html

when yer change yer plugs-giz a shout-wouldnt mind seeing how/where they are..plus i'm good at holding stuff(ie torch/spanners/****/coffee/beer)