scoobywagon54

Evenin all. Need some help recently bought a 54 plate wrx wagon and noticed last 2 days seems to be smoking a bit more than normal. Dont know whether this is me being a bit paranoid or not. Car running fine all fluids are good any advice would be appreciated

The Trooper 1815

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Welcome butty to the Wales bit.

As a worst case it could be the turbo is on it's way out.

But what mileage is the car?
Is it like it on start up or when warm?
Service history?
Any mods?

ossett2k2

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What colour smoke?
White? Could be just the cold winter atmosphere making it look bad,or worst case head gasket

scoobywagon54

Cheers mate
On 103k full history last one was done by subaru at 99k seems more when cold but still noticed when warm to.
A doctor owned the car last so standard at moment. Also what mods would you advice and best place to take it in south wales

scoobywagon54

White smoke. I thought about could it be just cos of weather. If it was the head wouldnt it run pants to tho

ossett2k2

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Cold weather defiantly makes the exhaust fumes more noticeable with the white smoke so I would guess it is just that. Leaking head gasket can easily be ruled out with a sniff test or compression check

The Trooper 1815

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For decent Subaru specific garages you have a few.

Merthyr - Indigo GT
Cardiff - Three Arches
Risca/Pontypool - Ace
Or the stealers in Bridgend or Crickhowell.

scoobywagon54

Cheers guys appreciate yoyr advice. Im from were by is stealers in bridgend and do they do all work there to

The Trooper 1815

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The stealers (Dealers) are fine if the car is in warranty but save money and travel to a specialist independent like Three Arches in Cardiff or Indigo GT in Merthyr if not.


Nathaniel in Bridgend are relatively new and I would question their experience levels.

big daz2

The important thing is does the smoke clear quick or linger around. If it clears quickly then nothing to worry about but can't harm to get it looked at. Think three arches would be your best bet they know what their doing. Welcome by the way

scoobywagon54

Smoke does go a bit not sure if im just being a paranoid freak lol. Hoping to get it in the weekend with three arches can get them to look at it and if needed get it done. Then i can start with the upgrades im looking to get anything above 300 horses out of her cant go too big due to mrs driving it to and cheers again for your help

The Trooper 1815

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I'll be at Three Arches Saturday morning getting an MOT done. Dean, top bloke, will be there if you can get in.

300bhp on a WRX 2.0 is bout the limit as the box and clutch will start to feel the strain but is just about achievable with a decent panel filter, better fuel pump, exhaust, injectors and a re-map.

Pop along to the meeting if you have time and we'll help you out with spending your money
https://www.scoobynet.com/wales-26/1...uary-14th.html

scoobywagon54

yea il see you there if i can get it in there. I was thinking about popping to that meeting. Apparently it got put on rollers up country back last year and print out showing 247bhp so dont know if it had anything done car looks totally standard though.

The Trooper 1815

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The Blobeye cars where 225 BHP, so with just a filter, some mileage under it's belt and a decent exhaust it could be about right.

But does it have the Prodrive Performance Pack (PPP)? Check for blue hoses in the engine bay on the Top Mount as the easiest spot or a "WR Sport" exhaust tip. It may have a sticker in the Service Book or on the drivers door pillar.

Hope this helps