Help, the boost soleniod on my 95wrx keeps blocking up after cleaning, so for a couple of days my car flys then the damn think blocks up again and knocks the boost back down [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

The simple solution would be to replace it, but i've been advised that they're about £150 with seem alot for a little widget.

I was at a local sepecialist today (not Subaru) looking at a wiring diagram for a HKS boost controler into an EJ20 and it looks like it bypasses the boost soleniod, if that's the case i'll get one and through the old soleniod away with pleasure :D

Or does anyone know where i can get a reasonably priced boost soleniod?

Cheers, Roy ;)

[Edited by RiSKy - 9/23/2003 7:21:50 PM]

[Edited by RiSKy - 9/25/2003 3:45:31 PM]

Roy,

if it's blocking up regulaly, then its probably excess oil in the breathing sysyem. this can happen, and most people put a oil catch can in to stop it.

could be a bit of excess oil from the turbo ? is there any in the intercooler pipes ?

Steve

uh huh...could just be your oil was overfilled a bit and clogging the solenoid.

Agree with steve, it is best to fill the oil to about 3/4 rather than to the full mark. I have known a few Scoobs that have solenoid probs with the oil on the full mark.

Rob

The oil should sit between the full and empty marks on the dipstick.

When I first had my Scoob, I filled the engine to max, and it caused all the problems Roy describes! Took a while to work it out too...

It's not been a problem since I cleaned it and let a little oil out. (Only about a cup full)

Sorry forgot to say always run it at 1/2 to 2/3rds way up the dip stick.

I've had both TSL and Xtreme scoobies check it out all have commented on that all the pipes appear clean of oil contamination.
I had another specialist remove it completely (didn't know how to get in to cycle mode :rolleyes:) and he comented that the hole unit seemed really clean.

I know when it blocked up because on my way to work (short run on dual carriageway) you can hear the damn think clicking away from inside the car :( (goes away when warm) looks like i'm going to have to replace it

Roy.

[Edited by RiSKy - 9/24/2003 8:59:58 PM]

Hmmm... This may sound strange, but check the voltages given by your throttle position sensor.

If you're still coming over to the IOW on Friday, nag me to have a look with SelMon.

Sorry can't make it this time, have a great weekend though.

Anyone else got any ideas??

Roy ;)