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22 April 2008, 09:35 PM
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22 April 2008, 10:13 PM
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Rocker cover oil seal
Not unusual to find them perished on the offside because of the heat from the manifold collector and up-pipe
It's not the easiest job, but they can be replaced with the engine in situ
Not unusual to find them perished on the offside because of the heat from the manifold collector and up-pipe
It's not the easiest job, but they can be replaced with the engine in situ
23 April 2008, 10:20 AM
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didn't fancy laying on wet bricks last night so had a quick mod, been meaning to do this for ages...
i decided against trying the same thing with the side lights as they are all plastic, picked up some black ones on ebay for under Ł30
i decided against trying the same thing with the side lights as they are all plastic, picked up some black ones on ebay for under Ł30
26 April 2008, 05:18 PM
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lovely weather, shame i just spent three hours stripping, cleaning and putting the rocker cover back only for it to pi$$ oil everywhere when I started the car. Really annoying because it was probably only a drip leak originally.
I hate gaskets.
I hate gaskets.
26 April 2008, 08:15 PM
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it gets better; looks like I've been sold the wrong bushes for my wishbones...
this wouldn't be so bad if I hadn't used the persuading device with a little too much vigour and the other fixing is on the car stuck half fitted
and I'm still trying to source a new one of these;
Oh and I'm missing the cone that the alloy wishbones need to attach the ball joint
this wouldn't be so bad if I hadn't used the persuading device with a little too much vigour and the other fixing is on the car stuck half fitted
and I'm still trying to source a new one of these;
Oh and I'm missing the cone that the alloy wishbones need to attach the ball joint
27 April 2008, 03:50 PM
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Wow, i'm really enjoying this thread mate, keep us all posted
I got a '97 WRX wagon recently and after taking her for a quick (70mile) thrash on this new loop i found today (EVERYTHING in it, including mountains!!
) i am thinking when i get time/money i would like to carry out some suspension work so this is dead interesting to me... especially as you are sourcing 2nd hand bits which REALLY appeals to me haha!
Hard luck RE last couple of posts- all going so well too, aint it just the way, pal 
lookin forward to next installment, keep it locked!
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I got a '97 WRX wagon recently and after taking her for a quick (70mile) thrash on this new loop i found today (EVERYTHING in it, including mountains!!
) i am thinking when i get time/money i would like to carry out some suspension work so this is dead interesting to me... especially as you are sourcing 2nd hand bits which REALLY appeals to me haha!Hard luck RE last couple of posts- all going so well too, aint it just the way, pal
lookin forward to next installment, keep it locked!
Ash
27 April 2008, 07:06 PM
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Wow, i'm really enjoying this thread mate, keep us all posted
I got a '97 WRX wagon recently and after taking her for a quick (70mile) thrash on this new loop i found today (EVERYTHING in it, including mountains!! ) i am thinking when i get time/money i would like to carry out some suspension work so this is dead interesting to me... especially as you are sourcing 2nd hand bits which REALLY appeals to me haha!
Hard luck RE last couple of posts- all going so well too, aint it just the way, pal
lookin forward to next installment, keep it locked!
Ash
I got a '97 WRX wagon recently and after taking her for a quick (70mile) thrash on this new loop i found today (EVERYTHING in it, including mountains!!
) i am thinking when i get time/money i would like to carry out some suspension work so this is dead interesting to me... especially as you are sourcing 2nd hand bits which REALLY appeals to me haha!Hard luck RE last couple of posts- all going so well too, aint it just the way, pal
lookin forward to next installment, keep it locked!
Ash
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Thank you.
Remove the lights, remove bulb and rubber grommet, pop off glass catches and now the scary bit. Stick the whole headlamp in the oven and keep checking it until the sealant is loose enough to separate the glass. Separate the units and remove the silver plastic section that sits on the reflector. Rub it down, clean it and spray it black. Re-assemble in reverse order.
Remove the lights, remove bulb and rubber grommet, pop off glass catches and now the scary bit. Stick the whole headlamp in the oven and keep checking it until the sealant is loose enough to separate the glass. Separate the units and remove the silver plastic section that sits on the reflector. Rub it down, clean it and spray it black. Re-assemble in reverse order.
27 April 2008, 11:23 PM
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Thank you.
Remove the lights, remove bulb and rubber grommet, pop off glass catches and now the scary bit. Stick the whole headlamp in the oven and keep checking it until the sealant is loose enough to separate the glass. Separate the units and remove the silver plastic section that sits on the reflector. Rub it down, clean it and spray it black. Re-assemble in reverse order.
Remove the lights, remove bulb and rubber grommet, pop off glass catches and now the scary bit. Stick the whole headlamp in the oven and keep checking it until the sealant is loose enough to separate the glass. Separate the units and remove the silver plastic section that sits on the reflector. Rub it down, clean it and spray it black. Re-assemble in reverse order.
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just take your time and it's fairly straight forward. I've not tested them yet, but logically it shouldn't because the actual reflector is behind the black part so it's just trim really...
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An inspiration to wagon owners Totally agree on what you say about budget mods being the best, shame i dont have much time to do these mods and my old gal looking abit knackered at the moment.
Have alot planned for mine over the summer and the company giving me a week off in May is going to be helpfull, must stop reading these threads and the Wagon thread on NASIOC !!
Now if only i had a few ŁK spare to buy one of the 2.5 Cosworth long engines i have been offered for a good price
Totally agree on what you say about budget mods being the best, shame i dont have much time to do these mods and my old gal looking abit knackered at the moment.Have alot planned for mine over the summer and the company giving me a week off in May is going to be helpfull, must stop reading these threads and the Wagon thread on NASIOC !!
Now if only i had a few ŁK spare to buy one of the 2.5 Cosworth long engines i have been offered for a good price
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An inspiration to wagon owners Totally agree on what you say about budget mods being the best, shame i dont have much time to do these mods and my old gal looking abit knackered at the moment.
Have alot planned for mine over the summer and the company giving me a week off in May is going to be helpfull, must stop reading these threads and the Wagon thread on NASIOC !!
Now if only i had a few ŁK spare to buy one of the 2.5 Cosworth long engines i have been offered for a good price
Totally agree on what you say about budget mods being the best, shame i dont have much time to do these mods and my old gal looking abit knackered at the moment.Have alot planned for mine over the summer and the company giving me a week off in May is going to be helpfull, must stop reading these threads and the Wagon thread on NASIOC !!
Now if only i had a few ŁK spare to buy one of the 2.5 Cosworth long engines i have been offered for a good price
, no reason why the salons should have all the fun 
Be interested to hear about the Cossie engine, shame I'm skint at the mo too
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