Help :( **update**
07 April 2012, 07:08 PM
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The garage said they can't do much until Tuesday because everyone is on holiday so he can't source a coil pack. He seems to think that's all that's wrong with it. I have no idea. Did you get a remap when you took out your cat? Or was there any check engine lights came on? Thanks
you need a remap when you remove the cat, this is a fact and only run the car on 99 ron.
07 April 2012, 07:14 PM
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I get it, but if the garage want to replace lots of parts before they fix the major problem, I'm not complaining. As long as the car does get fixed.
07 April 2012, 07:18 PM
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this car has serious problems and is being fixed by a dealer without a clue about subarus by the sound of it.
can i ask what mileage it is and what did you pay for it and what mods has it got?
07 April 2012, 07:42 PM
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07 April 2012, 07:43 PM
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personally i think you would be better of with a refund and getting another car, there a loads around and its a buyers market.
this car has serious problems and is being fixed by a dealer without a clue about subarus by the sound of it.
can i ask what mileage it is and what did you pay for it and what mods has it got?
this car has serious problems and is being fixed by a dealer without a clue about subarus by the sound of it.
can i ask what mileage it is and what did you pay for it and what mods has it got?
I paid 6k for it.
08 April 2012, 09:20 AM
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08 April 2012, 09:53 AM
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The good thing here is that it has the ppp, which is a very rich and conservative map, so the engine may not be fubared.
The oil consumption is a worry, but could also be related to a rear oil seal as opposed to knackered rings.
I have never heard of the company that has done the previous rebuild, and it sounds to me as though the bore to piston clearances are incorrect or that it was not run in correctly after the rebuild, hence the high oil consumption, which in it's self does not mean the engine is knackered, but is an engine out job to repair,so expensive.
I would doubt that they will use a proven/well known specialist to do the job either, so if i were you i'd be looking for an exit unless you fancy putting half a litre of oil in every second fill which is going to get expensive over time.
But hey it's your money, so what do i care.
The oil consumption is a worry, but could also be related to a rear oil seal as opposed to knackered rings.
I have never heard of the company that has done the previous rebuild, and it sounds to me as though the bore to piston clearances are incorrect or that it was not run in correctly after the rebuild, hence the high oil consumption, which in it's self does not mean the engine is knackered, but is an engine out job to repair,so expensive.
I would doubt that they will use a proven/well known specialist to do the job either, so if i were you i'd be looking for an exit unless you fancy putting half a litre of oil in every second fill which is going to get expensive over time.
But hey it's your money, so what do i care.
08 April 2012, 12:30 PM
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The good thing here is that it has the ppp, which is a very rich and conservative map, so the engine may not be fubared.
The oil consumption is a worry, but could also be related to a rear oil seal as opposed to knackered rings.
I have never heard of the company that has done the previous rebuild, and it sounds to me as though the bore to piston clearances are incorrect or that it was not run in correctly after the rebuild, hence the high oil consumption, which in it's self does not mean the engine is knackered, but is an engine out job to repair,so expensive.
I would doubt that they will use a proven/well known specialist to do the job either, so if i were you i'd be looking for an exit unless you fancy putting half a litre of oil in every second fill which is going to get expensive over time.
But hey it's your money, so what do i care.
The oil consumption is a worry, but could also be related to a rear oil seal as opposed to knackered rings.
I have never heard of the company that has done the previous rebuild, and it sounds to me as though the bore to piston clearances are incorrect or that it was not run in correctly after the rebuild, hence the high oil consumption, which in it's self does not mean the engine is knackered, but is an engine out job to repair,so expensive.
I would doubt that they will use a proven/well known specialist to do the job either, so if i were you i'd be looking for an exit unless you fancy putting half a litre of oil in every second fill which is going to get expensive over time.
But hey it's your money, so what do i care.
As for the oil, I got the car on the sat and didn't use it until the Monday because I had my little girl for the weekend. I checked the oil on the Wednesday and it was fine. Car was serviced the day I got it. The next time I checked the oil was after I had the problems with it. I checked it the next day when the car was cold and I topped it up with half a litre. I'm guessing whatever damage has been caused here, is why I've lost a bit of oil?
08 April 2012, 12:58 PM
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Who cares about the PPP anyway? Its a crap mod for the money it costs, Get a true decat system, with a decent map to get far better results for less money 
As i said before i would be looking for a refund at this point, the car sounds like its going to be a complete ball ache and money pit from the word go!
As i said before i would be looking for a refund at this point, the car sounds like its going to be a complete ball ache and money pit from the word go!
08 April 2012, 01:56 PM
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Good luck getting a refund. Its not as easy as people think. would have been best not to leave the forecourt with eml light on. sold as seen. when you drove off you acknowledged there was a potential fault. i'm not picking sides but its not always straight forward.
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I know it wouldn't be easy to get a refund as the finance is set up and I traded another car in. I just want it fixed
08 April 2012, 02:08 PM
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No not sold as seen as such. pointing out you acknowledged the presense of a potential fault with eml light on whilst still under the garages ownership. you then chose to buy the car.
08 April 2012, 02:22 PM
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No pistons, on that rebuild parts list either, so does that mean no rebore which could also mean no crank balancing,after failing from no oil being in the engine does beg the question as to wether or not this was done, and if not it's no wonder it's losing oil.
Thing is these engines are very particular about the way in which they are rebuilt, and yes if done poorly they will still run, but not for long.
Is it pancake day
because i can smell lemon.
Thing is these engines are very particular about the way in which they are rebuilt, and yes if done poorly they will still run, but not for long.
Is it pancake day
because i can smell lemon.