Subaru std on these hatches from the factory are as follows
90 deg c
hot idle 14.5psi
2600rpm 78 psi

they run a different pump to previous models. High flow low pressure

 

Cheers Rob, sounds like the gauge and engine are working correctly

March 2000, a vintage year

 

the start of my DIY daytime running lights fit...

a few pix as a taster for you, I'll do a full write up when i have them all in and wired up.
But for now here's the idea.







Just gotta neaten the cut out then secure the DTR in the gap, then re fit ll the trim around it.. then wire them up, I'll take a feed off the *** lighter, as that gives power as soon as the ignition goes on.

 

FAO Apostle
Fitting the spacers turns out to be not so much of an issue as I thought. The main problem is that the secondary airpump mounts to both the head and the manifold, lifting the manifold puts everything out of alignment so really you need to ditch the pump.

Courtesy of Rheid

 

Just to quantify the above, that's only the info I was given by the fella that installed Immy's turbo.

Rob, care to chime in? Does that sound plausible? You've had more of these engines apart than I've had hot dinners!

Cheers, Neil

 

Doesnt even sound remotly a problem as non of the secondary air pump system is mounted on the manifold, its mounted on the aircon bracket & the passenger cylinder head. the only parts related to the manifold are the wires for the solonoids & pump.

the transfer tube from the pump is bolted to the passenger rocker cover and then onto the cylinder head, The valves are bolted to the engine block and head and also tagged onto the water crossoverpipe.

so fitting spacers I wouldnt see a problem personally.

 

I'll be going back then and getting them fitted!

 

Just do them yourself its not that difficult, I'd say haynes spanner rating 3 Plus it would save you money doing it yourself and learn abit about the car too

 

 

Yeh suppose your right,but am not one to fooook about with cars would rather pay someone and get it done properly knowing me i'll **** it up. Tbh I do fancy having ago and am planning having my garage turned into a proper car bay with tools and a ramp. Got the idea from some "amazing garage" threads on piston heads etc.
It's also a matter of time to as on the weekdays am busy and the weekends I play footy Saturday and Sunday.

 

Thanks Guys....

So Rob sez they'll pop straight on and mr mechanic who fitted the turbo sez no they don't.....

Think I'm no further on

I'd love another opinion or to hear Immy went back and had them fitted

A

 

Rob are you running a bigger turbo?

 

What Rob says is gospel as Rob works for a Subaru Main Dealer as a Techy day in day out I've lost count of the number of these cars I've had appart. so I'm affraid looking at this scenario the fella who fitted the turbo either forgot or couldnt be arsed to do it

 

Not as yet, Just upped the meths ratio somewhat to extract more power. turbo is pending once decided what route to go down now as what I had wont fit as it fouls the throttle body with the pipework and downt want to turn it round to suit

 

Is it ok to jack the hatch STi from the rear diff? I want to get it high enough for jack stands.

Or is there a better place to jack the rear from?

Ta

 

Yep you'll be fine jacking it up on there, Done it with my own a few times at home

 

Thanks mate

 

Could that be a factor then .....the size of the turbo limited room etc?

 

No not really, its just the plastic cover on the electric throttle body catches the pipe for the front mount, all thats needed is a turbo specific for avcs heads so it sits back a little

 

gonna put the hatch up for sale

do you think £18k is asking too much?

 

Details of your car?

 

UK STI 2009 (June)
22k miles

EXTERIOR
Front fog lights
Prodrive lower front mesh grille
Prodrive Mudflaps
Bumper vents with 3M carbon vinyl inserts
R205 side fender badges with 3M carbon vinyl
STI grille wrapped in 3M carbon vinyl
STI front lip
STI lower lip
Exhaust trim surrounds (finished in satin black)
All lights covered in custom tinted/wrapped vinyl
HT Autos rear bumper side extensions
Tinted side and rear windows
Carbon fibre upper rear spoiler with guerney
Carbon fibre rear waist spoiler
Carbon fibre pillar



ENGINE
Prodrive Performance Pack
Pro-R air filter panel


INTERIOR
Prodrive Quickshift
Centre console arm rest extension
STI mats
3M carbon vinyl wrapped dash and door trims


WHEELS/SUSPENSION
Prodrive Spring Kit
18 x 8.5 ET35 Ultralites with carbon wrapped rims/vredasteins sessantas
RB branded valves caps


just about to get its 2nd year service (not had a chance yet ) and tax runs out December 2011

Engine ring failure at 5k miles, repaired under warranty at Chelmsford Subaru





any more info required just ask

 

It's a well spec'd car!

I reckon quick private sale £17k given that theres only a months tax on the car and it's going to cost the new owner another £450 for 12 months.

you can price it at 18k, but with the current car market fuel prices and cost of living I'd price it to sell otherwise it will still be up for sale in a few months.


What you getting next fella?

Immy

 

I'd try it at £17999 as its low mileage and good spec.
You can always take an offer (no-one pays asking) so dont start too low, and it only takes one person to really like it and its gone.
If someone is serious they will make an offer and not be put off by the asking price.

Assume you've been through all the ads on Pistoheads etc and see the range of prices asked.

 

It's pointless pricing a car higher than what you will accept. e.g a buyer may have a budget of 17k which means the car might not even come up in his search. if he see's the car and 17k is his top end of the budget he might stretch a little further and buy it.

 

ive seen a 08 plate in dealer £15500 had 50k on clock , brings tear to the eye what trade in price would b!!

in the end its down to how quick & how much u really want to get rid, but as immy says with price of fuel etc & cost of living i would price it to sell

 

Still reckon nobody pays asking price for cars, I've never bought a seconhand car or sold one at asking in 46 years. So a person with a budget of £17K would be looking at ones slightly more.

Thats only in my opinion.

 

stan i saw your hatch on piston heads a while ago did you not sell it?

 

Been on a month, got 2 people interested when it comes back from Enginetuner after the Subaru Garage took it for TWO "test" drives having failed to put enough oil in it (put 4 litres but with the oil cooler/pipes takes 5.5litres). They assure me that it is OK to "test" drive the car with no oil showing on the dipstick. I'm sure we are all relieved to hear that

Engine now finished with replacement Cossy bearings and should be back home later this week.
The new owner will benefit from a fully checked/refreshed engine and new clutch (old one developed a slight vibration)
Alan kindly sent these current pics:

 

seen this today when in harrogate 08 sti with 12,800 miles on clock looks std car but look at price !!!!!http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/uvl...025&distance=1