AndyF1978

Could someone please help me as I am going to hopefully pick up my first 04 STI a week on Monday and I need to know:

a) How to check the DCCD?

b) What is a knock-link as I have read you shoul check this when purchasing a car and I wouldn't have a clue what one is?

c) Are there any further tips which you can offer when looking at a STI on a 04?

Thanks in advance

Andy

Phil555

iTrader: (1)

Don'y think UK 04 STI's have DCCD unless it's a JDM. Knocklink measures the amount of det in the compression chambers. 04 model should be OK as the ECU will monitor that.
Rear shocks are usually a common fault. Usual checks, HPI, service history (needs to be full).
I think the above info is correct. Someone correct me if i'm wrong.

AndyF1978

Thanks for getting back to me - I should have put that the car is not a UK car it is a Maltease Import but has been bought from a dealer brand new in this country. Not too sure about this but this is what I have been told by the seller - I have spoke to someone else about this (another dealer) and apparently this happens quite often. It has also got a 6 speed gear-box - does this tell anyone anything as I am not too sure???

Ta

TonyBurns

iTrader: (3)

On eu imports the DCCD was not common until the MY05 cars (easily recognisable by the "flare" on the rear arches) but you will know if it has the A-DCCD as it has a switch and you have a visible warning on the dash.
Knock sensors on these new age STI's are very good, you just have to remember that they run super unleaded only though

Tony