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Forum: Mechanicals 21-12-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 556
Posted By django
REVERSE COOLING MOD info needed

Have any of you lot put the Reverse Cooling mod inplace to re route more coolant to Cylinder 4? ,I have one here but now hesitant to install .

Did some more research and on some U.S forums guys...
Forum: Wanted 11-02-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 195
Posted By django
WANTED: GC8 Dash compartment lid

Hey guys I have a 2000 GC8 and im looking for the lid for the centre compartment on the Dash . Mine did the usual and eventually all fell apart.Cant stand looking at it anymore so Looking for a good...
Forum: Mechanicals 28-01-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By django
im still looking for a 5 speed box for my GC8 im...

im still looking for a 5 speed box for my GC8 im fkn amazed no one has one not even the jap wreckers in Malaga,its not like its a rare car!
Forum: Mechanicals 18-01-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By django
GC8 broken tooth on first gear! arghhh

More problems with my GC8 ,the last few days its been making a loud clicking noise when taking off ,I thought it was just the little wear indicators on the brake pads.I changed pads and rotors today...
Forum: Mechanicals 09-01-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By django
I did some more investigating and seen a film of...

I did some more investigating and seen a film of oil in the intake pipe and on the Panel air Filter!, so its either getting bad blow by from stuffed rings or my PVC Valve is clogged
Forum: Mechanicals 08-01-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By django
2000 GC8 Air flow meter issues

Gday guys,I have a 2000 GC8 and before the holidays it was running dreadfull and flagged codes for 02 sensor and AFM I replaced the o2 with an NTK one and that's been fine.

Bought an Geniune...
Forum: Mechanicals 30-11-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By django
I was starting to chew the nut on it so stopped,...

I was starting to chew the nut on it so stopped, bought 2 different o2 sensor removers and a 22 mm ring spanner ,it does not want to move, its rusted in
Forum: Mechanicals 30-11-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By django
Ok I got one a few days ago its an NTK ,part...

Ok I got one a few days ago its an NTK ,part number OZA722- EE54 for anyone else struggling to get gone .

BUT ive tried and tried ,my old one wil not come out no matter what I do!, WD40 ,...
Forum: Mechanicals 25-11-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By django
Needed gc8 o2 sensor! HELP

Hi guys, the last few days ive been searching for a new o2 sensor for 2000 gc8 ,its the ( 3 wire) sensor not the 4 wire . Subaru told me no genuine ones in Australia and were over $500!!!.

I...
Forum: Mechanicals 08-09-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By django
I got home from our family B day gathering...

I got home from our family B day gathering tonight and took it apart ,cleaned it out of gunk ,applied silicone oil and its working again . yipeee
Forum: Mechanicals 08-09-2019, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By django
Blow off valve stuck closed

Guys i have a turbosmart blow off valve on my gc8 ,its not plumback and worked fine yesterday .Today i went to get fuel and the bov is not opening ?.some reason its stuck closed,its my daily driver...
Forum: Mechanicals 12-04-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,425
Posted By django
God damnit!!, now im stuck with this thing!

God damnit!!, now im stuck with this thing!
Forum: Mechanicals 12-04-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,425
Posted By django
OBD2 Scanner not working?..HELP!

hi Guys I have a 2000 GC8 and today I bought a Foxwell NT204 scantool but its not working , if you plug it in ,turn to acc ,the unit powers up but keeps saying it cant communicate with the computer?....
Forum: Mechanicals 21-04-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,558
Posted By django
No mate they are on correctly ...Bleeders are up...

No mate they are on correctly ...Bleeders are up top ,Pads in the right way ,Retainers inplace,Slides greased up
Forum: Mechanicals 21-04-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,558
Posted By django
I cant even get them to bleed up right??...just...

I cant even get them to bleed up right??...just had yet another go ,im on my 3rd 500ml bottle now ( over the last few days) ive tried and tried using a quarter full 500ml bottle with clear tube...
Forum: Mechanicals 21-04-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,558
Posted By django
Tried for hours again today to sort it out ...the...

Tried for hours again today to sort it out ...the handbrake is not holding on ,I pushed the piston back in with a G clamp and it was very easy to push it in .Last week before the calipers got...
Forum: Mechanicals 21-04-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,558
Posted By django
It cant be handbrake issues ,because one side at...

It cant be handbrake issues ,because one side at the rear ,wore the pads down to metal and the other rear side still had half the meat left .It has to be an issue with the Caliper not fully...
Forum: Mechanicals 20-04-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,558
Posted By django
I greased up the pins myself the other day and...

I greased up the pins myself the other day and they slide perfectly plus the boots are not split , The brake mob just cleaned them and replaced the seals .Today I tried turning the back wheels when...
Forum: Mechanicals 19-04-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,558
Posted By django
Gc8 brake problems

Guys I have issues with the brakes on my GC8 , I noticed last week that on one rear wheel my brake pads were down to metal!,I installed new pads and rotors on the rears .

Turns out the piston...
Forum: Mechanicals 22-03-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 931
Posted By django
Silicone hose kits ( whats good?)

Im looking to replace a lot of the old the old hoses in my GC8 with Blu Silicone ones but unsure what to buy ,I have no idea what brands are of sound quality?.

Theres full hose kits on ebay ie...
Forum: Mechanicals 11-03-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,207
Posted By django
In one one the vaccum ports infront of the...

In one one the vaccum ports infront of the Throttle , just like on most You Tube videos online ,spray 1 3rd of the can in there slowly ,let it sit for 5 mins ,start it up then spray the rest in there...
Forum: Mechanicals 11-03-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,207
Posted By django
Upper Engine cleaner( no smoke?)

Guys...I used the upper Engine cleaner in my GC8 today and just like when I owned a 2001 WRX a few years ago ,I get no smoke discharge out theexhaust AT ALL?. Is this normal?, all the online videos I...
Forum: Introductions 10-03-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By django
Yeh Im pretty happy with it mate

Yeh Im pretty happy with it mate
Forum: Introductions 10-03-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By django
Im back..with a 2000 GC8

Gday guys...ive returned ,I sold my 2001 wrx 3 years ago but got the Subi bug again and went and bought a lovely 2000 GC8 with 118,000 on the clock . I love it!!!

The other day I had the Timing...
Forum: Mechanicals 20-11-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,115
Posted By django
Thanks for your info guys..This is the one I was...

Thanks for your info guys..This is the one I was looking at

Exedy Clutch Subaru Impreza GC8 WRX STI EJ20 1994 01 | eBay...
Forum: Mechanicals 20-11-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,115
Posted By django
New Clutch Needed,need info

I still haven't got around to buying a new Clutch for my 2001 WRX and was looking to just buy an Exedy Standard Spec Clutch as my car is a daily and only lightly modded.

Ive have been reading...
Forum: Mechanicals 01-11-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,423
Posted By django
Then Riding the Clutch with a lightened flywheel...

Then Riding the Clutch with a lightened flywheel = wear away faster, will either stay standard of compromise a little and go 6kg flywheel
Forum: Mechanicals 01-11-2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,423
Posted By django
LIGHTENED FLYWHEEL advice needed

The Clutch in my 2001 WRX is slipping and getting worse,I'll be replacing the Clutch very soon and was going to upgrade to a lightened flywheel at the same time.

What I need to know is,how...
Forum: ULTREX Performance 30-03-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,421
Posted By django
Bought one of Robs Carbon Fibre Scoops...

Bought one of Robs Carbon Fibre Scoops yesterday,had a good chat with him Too, nice chap :D .

Very happy with the Scoop,Absolutely perfect fitment,so much better than my crappy Stock one.

...
Forum: Cosmetic 28-03-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,895
Posted By django
I sent Gavin at GT a message,$350 to do the...

I sent Gavin at GT a message,$350 to do the Bonnet,thing is the WRX is my Daily Driver and he doesn't work Saturdays.

anyone know where he's located,I'm guessing Como as his website gives a P.O...
Forum: Cosmetic 27-03-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,895
Posted By django
Vinyl Wrap places in Perth

I'm looking at getting the Bonnet on my 2001 WRX done in Carbon Vinyl Wrap..

Is there anyone on here who has had it done and can recommend anyone in particular?.Any help appreciated
Forum: Mechanicals 11-02-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
How can you tell??,you cant see in there when the...

How can you tell??,you cant see in there when the pumps inplace...MAXIMUM MOTORSPORT fitted the Walbro Pump for the Previous Owner almost 2 years ago.
Forum: Mechanicals 11-02-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
I had the pump out about 2 weeks ago and I looked...

I had the pump out about 2 weeks ago and I looked over all the Connectors/wiring etc but it all looked good.

Today when I got home I aimed my Infra Red Temp gun at the Control module I was...
Forum: Mechanicals 10-02-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
Today the car started to play up again but only a...

Today the car started to play up again but only a slight splutter on take off!?,acceleration is still VERY good and its only doing it when you first take off,not all the gears like it use to.

I...
Forum: Mechanicals 08-02-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
Recently I was researching those Fuel Pump...

Recently I was researching those Fuel Pump Controllers and was most guys were having issues with the Fuel Pump not Priming at all , and in a lot cases that controller playing up. I had not read...
Forum: Mechanicals 08-02-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
Hopefully I wont need that popcorn ?:D I bought a...

Hopefully I wont need that popcorn ?:D I bought a second hand FUEL PUMP CONTROLLER today for $30 and it seems to have sorted the problem!?.The guy lives in Leeming and is allways wrecking and...
Forum: Mechanicals 06-02-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
No mate,I havent

No mate,I havent
Forum: Mechanicals 06-02-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
What are you talking about,I DID take it to MMS,...

What are you talking about,I DID take it to MMS, I had it there for over 2 hours and they didn't know exactly what was wrong? but said it was leaning out after 3000rpm?. MMS Checked the Fuel...
Forum: Mechanicals 06-02-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
No, its doing it all the time...seems to be worse...

No, its doing it all the time...seems to be worse if the car has been driven for a longer duration?. Sometimes the Spluttering is so bad the car bunny hops
Forum: Mechanicals 06-02-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
No mate, Mine doesn't have a Brant System ( Thank...

No mate, Mine doesn't have a Brant System ( Thank god!)
Forum: Mechanicals 06-02-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
Ive just sent an Email to "Stechnic" and if they...

Ive just sent an Email to "Stechnic" and if they cant find the cause, out comes the Petrol can and Matches,though I'll then have no transport :rolleyes:
Forum: Mechanicals 06-02-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
Just had Mao Change all the Timing...

Just had Mao Change all the Timing Belt/Idlers/Seals/Water Pump ( over the Xmas Holiday period)
Forum: Mechanicals 06-02-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By django
2001 WRX problems persist!!??

Im just about ready to burn this WRX to the ground!:mad: ive only owned it for about 9 months and its driving me insane. When I first had the car it had a VERY slight hesitation on take off,previous...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 28-01-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,744
Posted By django
RADAR DETECTORS( which one?)

I've decided to buy a Radar Detector but really don't know anything about them!?. Anyone on here got one and can vouch for a specific model to buy that's suitable for the Radars used in Australia?.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 22-12-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,948
Posted By django
Thanks mate,I was hoping that this being...

Thanks mate,I was hoping that this being unplugged was the source of my cars running problems ( sigh!!)
Forum: Mechanicals 22-12-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,948
Posted By django
More poking about the car yet again today,...

More poking about the car yet again today, drivers side Kick Panel= whats this Connector for??, mine's not plugged in!?..


...
Forum: Mechanicals 15-12-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,948
Posted By django
LOL, I mean the WRX= I don't know what to do now?...

LOL, I mean the WRX= I don't know what to do now? Maybe the Walbro Pump is playing up and not flowing enough ?, though the last owner only had it installed 23/3/2012

What other things should I be...
Forum: Mechanicals 15-12-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,948
Posted By django
Today I bought a $100 Fog Machine and ,hose, few...

Today I bought a $100 Fog Machine and ,hose, few fittings,clamps, water based fog Juice, I plumbed it into the intake pipe and gave it a few goes.

The machine really does pummel out the smoke...
Forum: Mechanicals 11-12-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,948
Posted By django
No mate, just pops a (little) on decelleration

No mate, just pops a (little) on decelleration
Forum: Mechanicals 10-12-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,948
Posted By django
They just said they didn't know if the problem...

They just said they didn't know if the problem was some electrical fault or a leak in one of the hoses or that plastic intake pipe.

Failing having one of those smoke testers ,I don't know how...
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