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im currently looking for either a wrx wagon or saloon,on a l,m or n plate,what should i be looking for?? any major things to keep my eyes open for? dont wanna buy a lemon
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hows that done??? as you can guess im completly new to all this onder2:
plus are there any good books,mags and sites(other than this one)with technical information so i can learn more about them
plus are there any good books,mags and sites(other than this one)with technical information so i can learn more about them
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Originally Posted by scoobystue
im currently looking for either a wrx wagon or saloon,on a l,m or n plate,what should i be looking for?? any major things to keep my eyes open for? dont wanna buy a lemon
from the exhaust, signs of Turbo wear.
Listen carefully to the engine for any heavy knocking which could be signs
of an Crank on its way out.
A light knocking from either the extreme left or right of the engine could be
signs of piston slap.
Take the car for a good run untill hot, obviously when driving you'll know
if the gearbox is any good or not, that also applies to brakes and steering.
Once you get the car back pop the bonnet (Engine still running) and look behind the nearside
headlamp you will see a filler tube with a yellow cap on it, remove the cap
and look for any bubbles or frothing, this checks for signs of a dodgy head
gasket.
I would after experience get a full RAC/AA inspection done for a couple
of hundred quid, it could save you a couple of grand !!
All the best with the search anyway bud.
Rob
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thanks rob thats very helpfull i think i will get an aa/rac inspection done as i donrt have a great deal of experience with turbo cars,last thing i need it to spend £5k+ then end up with a donkey
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i had lexus lights on my 306 but took them off and stuck them on the mrs"s 306 instead wont be doing many mods as ive done enough modding in my time,want something standard(ish) thats reliable but i am fitting a blow off valve and exhuast system
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