2008-2010 2.5ltr Engine Failures
#752
Scooby Regular
The S GT is the only Impreza to go for in my opinion. I took a look at one at Keighley Trade Centre with fear and trepidation but as it was the only one for sale in the country and only 3 miles away I couldnt ignore it. An 08 with 1,500 miles and more scratches than a cat post...I left it.
#757
Just had 1st MOT.
MOT station were telling me that in 2014 they will have to plug in a box to the OBD2 port to read ecu etc.
Any remapping will fail.
Any mods - even down to steel brake flexi hoses, will fail.
Sounds tighter than German TUV standards, pretty well any mods to brakes, engine, exhaust, suspension outlawed.
I do hope he was wrong on this.
Any one know more???
MOT station were telling me that in 2014 they will have to plug in a box to the OBD2 port to read ecu etc.
Any remapping will fail.
Any mods - even down to steel brake flexi hoses, will fail.
Sounds tighter than German TUV standards, pretty well any mods to brakes, engine, exhaust, suspension outlawed.
I do hope he was wrong on this.
Any one know more???
#759
Scooby Regular
Just had 1st MOT.
MOT station were telling me that in 2014 they will have to plug in a box to the OBD2 port to read ecu etc.
Any remapping will fail.
Any mods - even down to steel brake flexi hoses, will fail.
Sounds tighter than German TUV standards, pretty well any mods to brakes, engine, exhaust, suspension outlawed.
I do hope he was wrong on this.
Any one know more???
MOT station were telling me that in 2014 they will have to plug in a box to the OBD2 port to read ecu etc.
Any remapping will fail.
Any mods - even down to steel brake flexi hoses, will fail.
Sounds tighter than German TUV standards, pretty well any mods to brakes, engine, exhaust, suspension outlawed.
I do hope he was wrong on this.
Any one know more???
#760
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
Just had 1st MOT.
MOT station were telling me that in 2014 they will have to plug in a box to the OBD2 port to read ecu etc.
Any remapping will fail.
Any mods - even down to steel brake flexi hoses, will fail.
Sounds tighter than German TUV standards, pretty well any mods to brakes, engine, exhaust, suspension outlawed.
I do hope he was wrong on this.
Any one know more???
MOT station were telling me that in 2014 they will have to plug in a box to the OBD2 port to read ecu etc.
Any remapping will fail.
Any mods - even down to steel brake flexi hoses, will fail.
Sounds tighter than German TUV standards, pretty well any mods to brakes, engine, exhaust, suspension outlawed.
I do hope he was wrong on this.
Any one know more???
#761
18 June 1815 - Waterloo
iTrader: (31)
Just had 1st MOT.
MOT station were telling me that in 2014 they will have to plug in a box to the OBD2 port to read ecu etc.
Any remapping will fail.
Any mods - even down to steel brake flexi hoses, will fail.
Sounds tighter than German TUV standards, pretty well any mods to brakes, engine, exhaust, suspension outlawed.
I do hope he was wrong on this.
Any one know more???
MOT station were telling me that in 2014 they will have to plug in a box to the OBD2 port to read ecu etc.
Any remapping will fail.
Any mods - even down to steel brake flexi hoses, will fail.
Sounds tighter than German TUV standards, pretty well any mods to brakes, engine, exhaust, suspension outlawed.
I do hope he was wrong on this.
Any one know more???
Back on thread.
Having read a few thread recently about oil filters and their replacement I was wondering if there is any link to the change of size by Subaru of the oil filter and the engine failures?
Is the oil capacity different on a 2.0l and 2.5l, just throwing something else into the mix.
#762
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
I have only had 1 engine in thats a direct fault of the newer blue filter, that had a extruded o ring that let out the oil on the motorway, which resulted in bearing damage, this was a Legacy, i personally only use Fram filters on all my builds, inc 800 hp 2.35 Time Attack builds.
Capacity on the twin scroll sumps is about 1/2 litre less than the normal sump, twin scroll sumps are fitted to all later 2.5 engines inc Hawkeye models.
Capacity on the twin scroll sumps is about 1/2 litre less than the normal sump, twin scroll sumps are fitted to all later 2.5 engines inc Hawkeye models.
#763
I have only had 1 engine in thats a direct fault of the newer blue filter, that had a extruded o ring that let out the oil on the motorway, which resulted in bearing damage, this was a Legacy, i personally only use Fram filters on all my builds, inc 800 hp 2.35 Time Attack builds.
Capacity on the twin scroll sumps is about 1/2 litre less than the normal sump, twin scroll sumps are fitted to all later 2.5 engines inc Hawkeye models.
Capacity on the twin scroll sumps is about 1/2 litre less than the normal sump, twin scroll sumps are fitted to all later 2.5 engines inc Hawkeye models.
#765
How do they differ Paul? I must admit i didn't really look at the Fram filter you fitted when i changed the oil. I was under the impression they were the same cardboard construction as the scoob blue filters and both made in the canadian honeywell factory.
#767
#769
Impreza STI 2.5 MY 2006. 280 PS 100% stock. Sold in Denmark as new
First engine ringland failure after 25K miles, new short block on warranty with new Subaru map to fix problem.
Next engine blow up with connecting rod bearing failure on two cylindre after 60K miles
As I had to paid my self I went for a stronger solution and have installed a Cosworth Short block and a remap from EMS tuning in Netherlands. Running safe mith 350 PS 500Nm
First engine ringland failure after 25K miles, new short block on warranty with new Subaru map to fix problem.
Next engine blow up with connecting rod bearing failure on two cylindre after 60K miles
As I had to paid my self I went for a stronger solution and have installed a Cosworth Short block and a remap from EMS tuning in Netherlands. Running safe mith 350 PS 500Nm
#771
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If looking at buying new shape scooby, will subaru dealer have it on main system if cars had any recalls done?
or are just best staying well clear of hem all together?
or are just best staying well clear of hem all together?
Last edited by SpecC_Chris; 26 November 2012 at 10:42 PM.
#780
Scooby Regular