can't remember what the ecu update is for i'll check tomorrow if i remember but the wiring is the loom that goes down the front of the intercooler about where the throttle body would be on a petrol, the edge of the intercooler cuts in to the loom and you have to get the loom checked out as it may need replacing, again all foc.

 

Has anyone got any more details on the optional muffler for the diesel? sound or pictures would be good!

 

Hi, the following link has photos of the sports muffler fitted to the boxer diesel Impreza, hope this is of help....

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1500830312

 

Anybody with diesel impreza having clutch judder problem mine has just started goin to garage tomorrow to get it checked

 

Yep, mine does it when its cold and wet for the first couple of miles.. I've lived with it for now..

 

I will let you know how I get on HKP bringing it in tomorrow

 

cheers! when does yours do it? does it always do it? Mine does seem to go away so i'm not too worried, but obviously if it gets worse I'd want it looked at!

 

Mine is ok no clutch juddering at all with 18 k miles 17 months old

Occasional dududu rattling from the engine mostly when it's colder days but fine rest of the time
It feels a lot faster now then it did at 12k economy now at 44.4 for the last 6 k miles average but normally 45.3 per tank now as mostly short fast blasts ,it's been better the last tank as longer journeys creep it up to 46mpg

Had to have the passenger door internal release handle wire replaced which dealer hadn't had before apart from that 2stone chips on bonnet and a few on the gold gt1 wheels

Never used a drop of oil which is unusual for a new diesel

 

Personally, the clutch and gearbox are a bit crappier than I thought that they might be.

Hopefully they will get better in the versions.

 

Mine does the same HKP I went to the dealer and typically I could not demonstrate it again they said to me if it happens again they will look @ it in my next serivce I have 41k Kilometers on mine and everything else is grand apart from the clutch does not use a drop of oil and I get about 45mpg sometimes it goes down to 40-42 I think it depends when the DPF regen cycle kicks in it goes a bit lower

 

How are all the Diesel scoobys goin :-)

 

The WRXd has just turned 27 k miles and is continuing to loosen up nicely
And economy has improved to 48-49 mpg per tank
No nasty rattles
Interior is as robust as ever
One more stone chip though
Slight corrosion on prodrive wheel centre caps
Still looks as good as ever
STi grill and STi rear spoiler improved the looks
26 months old now and still no regrets especially with tank fills creeping up to £82 was £76 a year ago and £68 too years ago I'm glad I didn't get the 330s

 

Good stuff Lordharding I have 38k miles on mine however I have noticed it is very sensitive to different type's od Diesel have you noticed that as well

 

So, how are all the oil burners doing?

Suprised that Subaru is not being a bit more competitive with the engines, both on the Forester and the rest of the cars.......considering the german competion.

 

32k on mine now and is really loosened up nicely averageing 48/49 per tank although I had a very fast blast to Blackpool and a couple of fast short trips got it down to 36mpg for the tank

Slight clunk when I brake to a stop coming from the rhs front and another stone chip
No rattles and getting better with age
No regrets buying it and will keep it when my new toy gets delivered to add to my Subaru fleet

 

Another Download out for yours John when it's in for its next service

 

Cool, coming up to the 3rd service and other than the cold weather clutch judder (not always though) it has been doing it's job well.
The gearbox and the clutch are the main gripes for me, both could be way better.
MPG is not too bad, 7/8 litres per 100kms.
Been looking for ways to increase bhp without too much effort, but not much around really.

 

Whats the new download for Rob?

 

Got my Legacy oilburner remapped at Litchfields back in July; done 22000 miles and v happy. Have a clutch whistle/wheeze on release when cold, but goes after 5 mins. Tons of stone chips after going to Gibralter and back this summer av 46mpg. Would like some suspension mods one day but dont know where to go. Like Lordharding, I love having both petrol and derv Subarus; best of both worlds. Off to Alps at xmas; a joy to drive

 

How much is the remap good for, power wise?
Heard they have various levels of remaps at litchos.

 

sold mine after turbo seals went taking out engine and turbo local subaru garage took 3 months to fix due to part delays so p/ex to get wife new petrol forester lol great car but first subaru engine failure i have had in 7 scoobies!
martin

 

Sounds like I'm winng the mileage race 39500 Still going strong as well. had a few issues with the finish, but Subaru have replaced the lot.

Now I just need to save for the mods I want! And that ain't a cheap list!

 

1:- GST DISPLAY ERROR
2:- P1469 & P1468
3:- IMPROVE STARTABILITY WHEN ENGAGING CLUTCH
4:- IMPROVE ENGINE DROPS WHEN DEPRESSED CLUTCH PEDAL (A/C ON)
5:- OPTIMIZATION OF SOOT TREATMENT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL AT DPF
6:- IMPROVEMENT IN ESTIMATE VALUE OF OIL DILUTION


Hope that clears that up

 

Just done one of them today on a forester ;-)

 

Have you had any issue's yet with forester, with diesel knock under hard throttle ? done a couple lately with scv & egr issues together. mind it didnt help it had done 48,000 miles in 12 months without a service. now well over 70k

 

Thanks Rob do you get people complaining about the steering at full lock makin slipping nice as if the car is on snow does not seem to happen when car is warm do you know what it maybe causing it.

 

Never had that complaint to be fair, steering it usually fine. we have had issue's with the headlamp leveller linkage binding on the N/S/F alloy suspension arm and causing a clunking sort of noise when it free's off for a moment or two.

 

Thanks Rob just doin a search on the forum and this guy has exact sam problem https://www.scoobynet.com/suspension...rom-front.html

It only happens when cold and its like the wheel is skidding when at full lock I thought it might be wheel alignment but got this done still there the problem

 

Went to my Subaru mechanic it looks like front differential fault which is not good are they expensive? He said this is common on atumotic Subaru's but he has not seen one go in the 6 Speed Diesel Scooby.

 

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone has managed to get any serious "burble" out of these cars?

I've currently got a vortex back and custom straight centre, sounds great when the DPF regenerates but I'm getting nothing the rest of the time. My exhaust guy seems to think that the DPF contains a Cat and that's silencing it.

The car will be going to Bob Rawle (legend) shortly for a remap but I want to get this sorted before I take it. Speaking to Bob, he wasn't so sure it'd be the DPF silencing it and is going to make some enquiries (absolute legend).

It seems it can be done when listening to this clip:



Just wondered if anyone out there has managed to achieve this?