Just a quick one regarding gearbox and diff oil. I need to buy some half decent stuff today. I don't have time for mail order so will have to be over the counter. I was looking at Castrol Syntrax Longlife 75W-90 (see link). Is this ok? Or can anyone recommend something else? Also how much (in litres) do i need to put in the gearbox and rear diff?

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/castrol-522771702

 

To do the whole job its about 4.2 litres if I remember correctly. Not used Castrol so could not give an opinion.

 

Oh and I am sure I dont need to say this but going to anyway, remember to loosen the fill plugs first, last thing you want it to drop the oil and not be able to fill it again

 

Ok thanks 5 litres it is. I know you fill the rear diff until it starts to come out of the fill hole but how about the gearbox how much does this hold exactly?

 

will do thanks, it might not get done in one day as I wanted i need new crush washers

 

I have always had the car level on stands and filled it in the same way as the diff until it starts to com out of the fill hole, most annoying there's not a dipstick on the hatch.gearbox.

 

 

Great work Don , hows the car coming along these days?

 

Thanks Don, you are the man Don't suppose you could tell me the part numbers to both the gaskets this refers too.

 

1: drain plug - clutch side
2: drain plug - oil pan
3: filler plug
4: rear diff (x2)

 

Thanks

 

These gaskets aren't cheap are they, main dealer wants £50 for all 5

 

you're joking

 

£49.80 to be exact, i tried ICP and they don't do them all

 

Yeah have to say I have found that sometimes with ICP which is frustrating. Give Alyn at AS Performance a call, I am sure he can sort you out.

 

Ok will vive them a call thanks.

 

In case it helps *6090 used to be *6070

 

I think they're just expensive regardless, AS performance were nearly £5 cheaper.

 

Glad you got it sorted, Alyns a good guy

 

When your undertray pops off 25+ miles from home.




Still... gave me a chance to have a closer look at these beasts

 

Bummer. Who didn't secure it with all the bolts, clips and fasteners; that's another of my pet hates from lazy garages

 

I think we both have a pretty good idea

There seem to be more than a few fasteners missing form the arch liners, so I’ve ordered some.

At least it means they were actually removed for the full Dinitrol Chassis treatment.

 

As I suspected!! At least you are out and about on those glorious Scottish roads.








That is until winter arrives in a couple of weeks!!

 

same experience for me as well!

 

Tell me about it. The mighty Ka will take up the slack in the crap weather

 

CS Style front lip fitted today




I managed to shatter my old one whilst helping a friend out

 

looks very good mate, makes a huge difference imo 👍

 

For those out there with keyless fobs does this unit look legit?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193142260738

and now a new one from Partsouq

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/88835AG01...-/183041597250

the second hand one does not have Denso on the face like the new one or my current fob at home

 

The ebay item still has the original key with it so this would need to be changed/cut to suit your car.


The partsouq item comes without key blank/key plate p/n:57497AG400 which would also need cutting.
A bit cheaper from amayama https://www.amayama.com/en/part/subaru/88835ag010


Either would need pairing to your Subaru keyless access sytem using SSM

 

Thanks Don, apparently the second hand one comes with a new blade, I was just not sure if it was genuine as it doesnt have a Denso logo on it.

I am assuming Subaru are going to charge an arm and several legs to code it for me.