Engine Spluttering
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Engine Spluttering
Hi all. I've been looking to buy a Classic shaped Scooby. I drove a UK spec model yesrerday and it was nice. A little tame but very clean. Today I drove a Jap spec wrx. It was driving perfectly until I tried to open her up. As soon as the turbo kicked in the engine spluttered before picking up. It done this 3 or 4 times each time I put my foot down. The guy from the garage said he has had 4 of these and they have all done it and its normal. Iv driven several turbos and none have done this. I was looking for some advice. If this is a regular problem or if someone has had similar experiences. The guy said it hadn't been serviced since its import and this would be done with a change of all belts before being sold. Apart from the misfire it drove A1.
Luke
Luke
IMHO i would leave it and go and look at another! If you have a bad feeling now whats it going to be like when you get it? You will be wishing you never botherd.
Keep looking until your heart and gut feeling tells you it's right!
It also only my want a set of plugs in it but you never know!
Keep looking until your heart and gut feeling tells you it's right!
It also only my want a set of plugs in it but you never know!
Last edited by cossie-nutter; Nov 14, 2008 at 11:38 PM.
Car Run's But Misfires / Misfires When Boosting
The increased Boost can highlight weakness in the ignition system that you were getting away with on standard boost.
The vast majority of 1993 - 1996 Impreza that have this problem have tired or damaged coil packs (they are over 10 years old now). Remove the individual coil packs from the top of the spark plugs and remove the rubber boot from the plug end. Check for cracks in the plastic under the rubber boots of the coil packs and replace as necessary. Signs of cracks is a good indication they are at fault, but they can still be providing a weak spark even if they look O.K. Most people that replace a set of coils are quite surprised how much better the car feels, even as standard. Cost for a set of 4 Coil packs is approx. £200 - £250
The increased Boost can highlight weakness in the ignition system that you were getting away with on standard boost.
The vast majority of 1993 - 1996 Impreza that have this problem have tired or damaged coil packs (they are over 10 years old now). Remove the individual coil packs from the top of the spark plugs and remove the rubber boot from the plug end. Check for cracks in the plastic under the rubber boots of the coil packs and replace as necessary. Signs of cracks is a good indication they are at fault, but they can still be providing a weak spark even if they look O.K. Most people that replace a set of coils are quite surprised how much better the car feels, even as standard. Cost for a set of 4 Coil packs is approx. £200 - £250
Just about to replace mine on MY95 STi.
Got a lovely silver wrx for sale mate if your interested its up for 2200 but open to offers?
Nothing wrong with it at all. Due to have a baby next month and needs the cash.
K plate
Lowered on 18" ultralights
adjustable ride height springs
Standard apart from forge blow off valve and silicone hoses
Full 3" stainless exhaust with magnex 6x4 oval tailpipe
Full leather interior.
Nothing wrong with it at all. Due to have a baby next month and needs the cash.
K plate
Lowered on 18" ultralights
adjustable ride height springs
Standard apart from forge blow off valve and silicone hoses
Full 3" stainless exhaust with magnex 6x4 oval tailpipe
Full leather interior.
It's a buyers market. If you want it haggle hard to get it repaired/serviced. Don't hand over any cash until you are 100% happy it is running right and there is warranty in place to cover future repeat problems. Otherwise walk away. There is a lot of nice kit out there begging for new owners to love and cherish them at bargain prices.
On the UK versus JDM debate (assuming UK 2000 versus WRX, not the high flyers which are not in the same price bracket)
UK car pros
MUCH cheaper/easier to insure
run on 95RON
rustproofed as standard
Much more relaxed gearing for motorway and fast A road work.
Subaru don't have an eppy when you ask them for a spare part.
Get a late one with 4 pots, aircon and service history then mod it to the same power as the jap imports (you'd probably mod whatever type you get anyway)
JDM car pros
Average 40 horses more as standard.
You get a rear washwipe
Just my humble opinion and I am sure it will start an argument.
On the UK versus JDM debate (assuming UK 2000 versus WRX, not the high flyers which are not in the same price bracket)
UK car pros
MUCH cheaper/easier to insure
run on 95RON
rustproofed as standard
Much more relaxed gearing for motorway and fast A road work.
Subaru don't have an eppy when you ask them for a spare part.
Get a late one with 4 pots, aircon and service history then mod it to the same power as the jap imports (you'd probably mod whatever type you get anyway)
JDM car pros
Average 40 horses more as standard.
You get a rear washwipe
Just my humble opinion and I am sure it will start an argument.
Last edited by his-n-her-scoobs; Nov 16, 2008 at 08:15 AM.
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coil packs
leads
plugs
or fuel pump? my 99 sti done this before the rebuild i have the same plugs and leads coils etc so it must of been the fuel pump which was changed spot on since.
why dont you see if theres any cars off here for sale at least you know it was from an enthusiast(spelling
) etc and prob been pamperd etc .could you not budget a early sti ? world apart from wrx in standard forms take a drive theres so many import dealers about and some tidy sti s for sale look on autotrader hope this helps 
leads
plugs
or fuel pump? my 99 sti done this before the rebuild i have the same plugs and leads coils etc so it must of been the fuel pump which was changed spot on since.
why dont you see if theres any cars off here for sale at least you know it was from an enthusiast(spelling
) etc and prob been pamperd etc .could you not budget a early sti ? world apart from wrx in standard forms take a drive theres so many import dealers about and some tidy sti s for sale look on autotrader hope this helps
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Got a lovely silver wrx for sale mate if your interested its up for 2200 but open to offers?
Nothing wrong with it at all. Due to have a baby next month and needs the cash.
K plate
Lowered on 18" ultralights
adjustable ride height springs
Standard apart from forge blow off valve and silicone hoses
Full 3" stainless exhaust with magnex 6x4 oval tailpipe
Full leather interior.
Nothing wrong with it at all. Due to have a baby next month and needs the cash.
K plate
Lowered on 18" ultralights
adjustable ride height springs
Standard apart from forge blow off valve and silicone hoses
Full 3" stainless exhaust with magnex 6x4 oval tailpipe
Full leather interior.
Luke
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