08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
18 April 2010, 10:00 AM
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99% of the time the oil/engine is fine.
But its a wise precaution - like warming the engine up gently, having a look under the bonnet regularly to spot early signs of anything not quite right and even having more gauges to monitor engine parameters. Spotting early signs of a problem can save a huge repair bill later.
Might be worth starting to check oil regularly now, as suggested in the handbook !
99% of the time the oil/engine is fine.
But its a wise precaution - like warming the engine up gently, having a look under the bonnet regularly to spot early signs of anything not quite right and even having more gauges to monitor engine parameters. Spotting early signs of a problem can save a huge repair bill later.
Might be worth starting to check oil regularly now, as suggested in the handbook !
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18 April 2010, 10:24 AM
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I've never had it in for a service since I picked it up new from dealer.
Never had oil change
don't check oil ever
After all the engine issues with the 2.5, have you had your head buried in the sand.
How long does it take to dip the oil, even for piece of mind, then to admit on a open forum the quote above, when you know IM look on here, if you have a warranty claim, which you will as you have piston land failure, & probably now weakened big ends due to lack of oil, i think you've shot yourself in the foot.
Never had oil change
don't check oil ever
After all the engine issues with the 2.5, have you had your head buried in the sand.
How long does it take to dip the oil, even for piece of mind, then to admit on a open forum the quote above, when you know IM look on here, if you have a warranty claim, which you will as you have piston land failure, & probably now weakened big ends due to lack of oil, i think you've shot yourself in the foot.
18 April 2010, 11:02 AM
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Even though I do very little miles I always make a point of looking at the oil weekly on the Hatch due to the previous shortcomings.
My Hawkeye STI on the other hand never used any oil in the 3 years I had it.
My Hawkeye STI on the other hand never used any oil in the 3 years I had it.
18 April 2010, 10:34 PM
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I take it since these fit a 2005 scoob then they'll fit the hatch too?
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pag...oduct=15345034
Cheers.
http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pag...oduct=15345034
Cheers.
19 April 2010, 08:22 AM
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New age hatch meet sun 27 th June NBO
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Ok guys
NBO 8 list went live on scoobynet northern last night and captain, demise , Rob , sparky and myself have all registered
get your selves on the list and organised so the new age hatches are going to show everyone how good we are
my next worry is my vision of a new age section in the arena to show them alltogether
At the moment mine was the only one DUH
so I do need a certain commitment thar we can get at least 6-8 owners who are prepared to show in the arena for 10 minutes otherwise I will have to abandon the class
can you post on this thread if you will show at the NBO 8 so I can decide in the next 2 weeks
thanks
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Re: New age hatch meeting sun 27 th june
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Ok guys
NBO 8 list went live on scoobynet northern last night and captain, demise , Rob , sparky and myself have all registered
get your selves on the list and organised so the new age hatches are going to show everyone how good we are
my next worry is my vision of a new age section in the arena to show them alltogether
At the moment mine was the only one DUH
so I do need a certain commitment thar we can get at least 6-8 owners who are prepared to show in the arena for 10 minutes otherwise I will have to abandon the class
can you post on this thread if you will show at the NBO 8 so I can decide in the next 2 weeks
thanks
19 April 2010, 09:17 AM
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Please note that the rear disc on the 08+ STI are not the same as previous STIs with the same PCD and will catch on the calipers on the inside.
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19 April 2010, 10:59 AM
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The dipstick only picks up the top 1.5 litres, so it's probably not that bad.
Mine's now on 24k and not using any oil at all... (t used to use a litre every 4k miles).
The dipstick only picks up the top 1.5 litres, so it's probably not that bad.
Mine's now on 24k and not using any oil at all... (t used to use a litre every 4k miles).
19 April 2010, 05:40 PM
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okay, so I'm assuming this is not looking good
started car up tomight at work, small puff of smoke
10 mins from home there's a mile straight, dropped into second from mid revs in 3rd, S# mode, manual rear diff full, rear window is tinted but i can see some smoke is definnately coming out.
doesnt seem to be doing it whilst normal driving and sitting in traffic just on idle????
any ideas?
tried contacting my dealers in Luton today to try and get in booked ini but no call back as of yet.
started car up tomight at work, small puff of smoke
10 mins from home there's a mile straight, dropped into second from mid revs in 3rd, S# mode, manual rear diff full, rear window is tinted but i can see some smoke is definnately coming out.
doesnt seem to be doing it whilst normal driving and sitting in traffic just on idle????
any ideas?
tried contacting my dealers in Luton today to try and get in booked ini but no call back as of yet.
19 April 2010, 06:37 PM
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This needs checking out pronto mate
I would say park it up and don't risk it until I.M have investigated.
I would say park it up and don't risk it until I.M have investigated.
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20 April 2010, 09:21 AM
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I USED TO DO THIS on my other scoobs but there was never any oil level change.
I have checked oil on the hatch a couple of times but there hadnt been any falls in level.
i can only imagine this oil loss has happened since it started smoking last wed/thursday
20 April 2010, 12:40 PM
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Hope it is just a seal mate. Engine failure was always in the back of my mind when I had mine, even with a remap. Shouldnt of been i know ,but hey.
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20 April 2010, 01:14 PM
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cars just been loaded up by AA man, couldnt fault his care and time to do it, had to reverse pull it on and even then use block to lift the front as the splitter was dragging on the ground !!!!!
as he left he said "Dont worry, I'll take care of your baby" lol
GOOD MAN!!!
just waiting for hire co. to call to arrange drop off of courtesy car.
as he left he said "Dont worry, I'll take care of your baby" lol
GOOD MAN!!!
just waiting for hire co. to call to arrange drop off of courtesy car.
20 April 2010, 07:45 PM
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20 April 2010, 07:57 PM
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20 April 2010, 08:12 PM
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Metasat tells you whewre the car is, speed it's doing wtc. when you ask it via mobile, BUT it DOES tell you when it is tampered with, or battery removed etc.
I know to my cost. but the thieves had the keys from the house....
I am not sure if it detects being on a trailer... maybe if no keys in it???
I know to my cost. but the thieves had the keys from the house....
I am not sure if it detects being on a trailer... maybe if no keys in it???