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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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Hi guys,

Apart from the actual gaskets and o-rings for the bolts is there anything else that needs changing? Is this an easy enough job to DIY? I'm fairly handy with a spanner but could never be called a mechanic (or should that be technician? )

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Old Mar 19, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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Wouldn't mind knowing myself as I seem to have an oil leak from the left had side one on my scoob
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 11:21 AM
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Goddamnit!!! Thought I had an answer then Charlie!

Tis annoying seeing smoke out the scoop tho eh?
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 11:28 AM
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From: Leeds - It was 562.4bhp@28psi on Optimax, How much closer to 600 with race fuel and a bigger turbo?
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Gasket, and seals for bolts... thats all I would expect... as subaru when you order the parts, I would expect it to be a common job.

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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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Charlie,

I've just got off the phone from my dealer, and the gaskets/o-rings etc to replace both sides come in at about £65. Not too bad, just need to find the time to replace them.
Anyone know how long this should take? So I can add another day for me to do it!!

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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 01:02 PM
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Mr Wallis,

As an accomplished Scooby spanner-man, (I've read your DIY threads!!) do you know what size the o-rings are, as the dealer wants £1.20 each FFS and you need 12 to do the job [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img] Just for an o-ring! Surely they are cheaper elsewhere.....

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[Edited by PaulHop - 20/03/2003 13:03:27]
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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From: Leeds - It was 562.4bhp@28psi on Optimax, How much closer to 600 with race fuel and a bigger turbo?
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there not just o-rings iirc.. you could not bother replacing them and then replace later if necessary.. Ie one at a time

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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 01:52 PM
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Cheers Dave,

May as well replace all together, its only £24 after all!!

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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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Any chance of taking a few photo's along the way for future reference to others? After the fun I've had with mine recently, I'll leave changing mine to someone else. David, do you fancy a job
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Old Mar 20, 2003 | 03:17 PM
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I had them replaced on mine, think it was an hour per side labour
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Old Mar 21, 2003 | 08:36 AM
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Yeah about an hour either side if you don't get distracted and start cleaning all sorts of stuff while you have the air plumbing, washer and battery out.
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