The oil leak is a cam cover gasket easy fix. Now your not listening :lol1: This is one of my cars with 215/35/18 NOTE 35. And ET46 yours is ET47 which will leave it 1mm further in.
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Originally Posted by 1509joe
(Post 12137405)
The oil leak is a cam cover gasket easy fix. Now your not listening :lol1: This is one of my cars with 215/35/18 NOTE 35. And ET46 yours is ET47 which will leave it 1mm further in.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...14c344443f.jpg OK I will call the tyre place in the morning they were quoting £96 for 215x40/17 for Toyo Proxes so going to be looking at £400 for tyres which is why I was worried about them still hitting. So I don't need to be concerned the centre of the inside of the wheel is way too big for the hub? Funny you should say cam covers as thats exactly what the previous owner had said had been leaking and that he had spent ages fixing - clearly not fixed at all! I've booked into the Subaru specialist at Newbury later this month as I want it looked at by those who know scoobs inside out. |
Two one five thirty five eighteen :thumb: not 215/40/18
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Originally Posted by 1509joe
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Two one five thirty five eighteen :thumb: not 215/40/18
If the cam cover gasket is easy to fix im wondering why the previous owner didn’t do it properly (he has his own engineering company) so is there a bigger issue with the cam covers :Suspiciou How many miles on your Type R it looks like new?! :notworthy |
The gaskets aren't difficult just awkward. I haven't a clue what's on her plus its a mixture of Kmh and Mph. :thumb:
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Originally Posted by 1509joe
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The gaskets aren't difficult just awkward. I haven't a clue what's on her plus its a mixture of Kmh and Mph. :thumb:
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Don't be putting coilovers on it. The work of the devil on our roads. You must be off to see Len. He'll keep you right :thumb:
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Ah ok cheers i'll stay away from them but it seems everything is coilovers when you look for replacement suspension these days i'm not after racing about just want the car stable and not rolling on corners and yes that's where i'm going so glad he comes recommended.
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Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
(Post 12137413)
Ah ok cheers i'll stay away from them but it seems everything is coilovers when you look for replacement suspension these days i'm not after racing about just want the car stable and not rolling on corners and yes that's where i'm going so glad he comes recommended.
My first scoob was an my98 in 2001 it was bullet proof and like a brand new car now i'm learning what they are like after nearly 30 years - not quite the same in reliability :lol1: however the smile is back on my face getting in it and turning the ignition just the same as it was back then and that is priceless. Only got it really to go Japanese car meets with my youngest Son and because he wasn't even born when I had my 2 previous scoobs and he absolutely loves them. |
Originally Posted by thiefcrazy98
(Post 12137422)
My dad had my98 back in the day, I didn't know much about cars back then so I just liked the looks of it, now I'd give anything for a car with a sound like that :nopity:
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Mechanic and spent ages to fix rocer cover gasket😂
Put gt1 coilovers on it and it will be way better than any oem struts. Omg think You got 2 years max with this car or it will cost You thousands soon. |
This picture is enough for me, my looked better ,younger car with 78k miles and i changed all apart hubs,even my quick rack steering was leaking.
You have rust on subframes and all parts around,needs new plus new bushings and most possibly underbody restoration,sills arches ,turrets,fuel tank neck ,look under front window,rear window etc. It's not an insult to Your car just advise. I spent a lot but did 70% myself. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...47c50535d4.jpg |
OK thanks.
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What a bodge! And what a bodger!(Not you....)
I'd be very uneasy about driving around with incorrect wheels; that hub centre being oversize needs sorting, esp if you're taking your son out in it. Before shelling out on new tyres, get some correct wheels...tho' dunno about those Prodrive calipers..... hope you bought it with your eyes wide open!.... Plenty of advice available on here what to look out for and what to avoid.. |
Originally Posted by 1509joe
(Post 12137405)
The oil leak is a cam cover gasket easy fix. Now your not listening :lol1: This is one of my cars with 215/35/18 NOTE 35. And ET46 yours is ET47 which will leave it 1mm further in.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...14c344443f.jpg New tyres on and went for a drive and no rubbing - cheers for the brilliant advice :thumb: And they don;t look anywhere near as bad as I was expecting - was thinking elastic bands and they aren't at all :lol1: Now for the cam cover gasket Monday... |
Originally Posted by nicam49
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What a bodge! And what a bodger!(Not you....)
I'd be very uneasy about driving around with incorrect wheels; that hub centre being oversize needs sorting, esp if you're taking your son out in it. Before shelling out on new tyres, get some correct wheels...tho' dunno about those Prodrive calipers..... hope you bought it with your eyes wide open!.... Plenty of advice available on here what to look out for and what to avoid.. |
Imagine taking a son in a 25y old car with leaking engine , rusty underside-those stout mounts will crack in first quick corner,no spigot rings on wheels, dead subframes, rotten sills,4 different tyres etc
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Think they might just be alright :thumb: |
Originally Posted by 1509joe
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https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sco...53dfb80b4d.png
Think they might just be alright :thumb: |
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