Hi everyone just bought my first Subaru and I love it wish I got one sooner. It's a 2006 sti. I've had it for two weeks and every so often the temp gauge starts rising up to 3/4. I'm thinking it might be the Head gasket after reading threads on here. I live in Cardiff so was wondering if there is a decent garage in the area to check it over for me.

 

Hi mate, welcome to SN you can try the three Arches garage in cardiff they are now a subaru dealership

Go to the wales section on here his post name is "arches" he should be able to arrange for you drop the car in.

Try and get to our monthly meets at the toby carvery in Cardiff gate on the 12th December, there is a link on the Wales section on here..

 

Will do mate. I'll give them a ring in the morning. I've got a feeling it's the HG

 

Well I hope it's not buddy, last thing you need after just buying a new car.. Fingers crossed for you..

 

Temp increases on the EJ257 usually means the dreaded HG failure!!

I feel your pain...

 

Welcome along buddy

As said, the 3 Arches in Llanishen/Roath area will be able to help speak to Dean!

 

Welcome

 

Did you buy it from a dealer mate. If so you should have so legal standings mate

Welcome along by the way

 

Cheers guys, I dropped it off down the three arches earlier will just have to wait and see

 

How did you get on mate..?

 

Dean done a coolant and thermostat change, took it for a run then checked it for gases in the coolant. Everything was normal so going to see how it goes but I've got a feeling it's going to be the head gasket though.
First time down the three arches, top bunch of guys I'll be using them from now on, thanks for the advice.

 

Well that sounds positive, like you said keep an eye on it..!

I have not used them myself but Dean and the guys at the Arches come recommended by some of the boys our club, SWS (South Wales Scoobies)