Forum: Mechanicals
01-08-2021, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 344
Ok sorted.
The PCV valve is on the intake...
Ok sorted.
The PCV valve is on the intake manifold, below the throttle body.
All the YouTube videos I've seen have all been on US WRXs and the PCV valve is set into a 3 way plastic connector. I...
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Forum: Mechanicals
31-07-2021, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 344
PCV valve missing?
Hi Everyone,
I have a 2006 WRX with 140k on the clock.
I have been noticing that the car has been using a fair bit of oil lately and part of my research/investigation has lead me to the PCV valve....
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Forum: Mechanicals
20-11-2020, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 672
I would get the belt inspected first.
When I...
I would get the belt inspected first.
When I did my timing belt @ 128k the belt looked pretty good and the water pump impeller was like brand new. I could have easily got away with just doing the...
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Forum: Introductions
17-07-2019, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 639
Hi Kate,
Welcome to the forum.
Has the car...
Hi Kate,
Welcome to the forum.
Has the car got any mods? and what repairs were done by the dealership?
200,000 Ks may seem a lot but if regularly serviced and maintained the engine will last a...
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Forum: Mechanicals
17-07-2019, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 481
Power steering bearing
Hi Everyone,
I'm about to embark on the power steering pump rebuild as mine has started leaking.
It's not leaking a lot, but I can smell the burning fluid on the block just after I park it up and...
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Forum: Mechanicals
06-08-2018, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 745
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Forum: Mechanicals
30-07-2018, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 745
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Forum: Mechanicals
30-07-2018, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 745
Thanks nauli
I just wasn't sure about the wheel...
Thanks nauli
I just wasn't sure about the wheel alignment, because I haven't made any adjustment and my coilovers are only height and damper adjusting I thought it could be a straight in and out job.
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Forum: Mechanicals
29-07-2018, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 745
Wheel alignment needed?
Hi Everyone,
So today when fitting my new strut brace I snapped one of the top hat studs. I've removed the coilover and got the stud out, but have 2 questions.
1, where can I get a new stud from?...
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Forum: Mechanicals
11-03-2018, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,207
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Forum: Non-WRX Discussion
08-11-2017, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 3,203
Views: 315,837
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Forum: Mechanicals
17-10-2017, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 649
Ok, so you have 2 options. You can get a full...
Ok, so you have 2 options. You can get a full exhaust which consists of headers(extractors), high flow catalytic converter and a sports muffler. This will be best for flow and power allowing the...
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Forum: Wanted
30-09-2017, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 908
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Forum: Your Driveway
26-09-2017, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 942
Views: 100,747
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Forum: Mechanicals
26-09-2017, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,700
Getting another workshop to do both tests again...
Getting another workshop to do both tests again is probably the best thing to do before spending big $$$.
My understanding is that with the compression test the difference should be no more then 10%...
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Forum: Your Driveway
18-06-2017, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 415
Views: 47,066
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Forum: Introductions
17-06-2017, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,559
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
04-12-2016, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 3,593
Views: 571,688
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
03-12-2016, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,723
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Forum: Introductions
19-10-2016, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 780
It's good you're going to try and do the work...
It's good you're going to try and do the work yourself. What I can suggest is maybe a few days before you tackle a job you're not sure about, post it on here and I sure a few guys will give you some...
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Forum: Introductions
01-10-2016, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 780
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Forum: Introductions
04-09-2016, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,819
[QUOTE=Shayno;841072] I might just get a K&N...
[QUOTE=Shayno;841072] I might just get a K&N filter for my factory air box.
Just be aware that the oil from the K&N filters have been know to cause problems with the MAF sensor. If you are going...
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Forum: Mechanicals
02-08-2016, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,958
Update....
So I got both tests done on the...
Update....
So I got both tests done on the car. The leak down test came up nil pressure loss(head gasket is good) and the compression is 145, 145, 150, 145. They said the engine's in good...
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Forum: Mechanicals
02-08-2016, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,086
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Forum: Mechanicals
05-07-2016, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,958
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Forum: Mechanicals
03-07-2016, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,958
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Forum: Mechanicals
03-07-2016, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,958
Power Comparison
Hi Everyone,
So I've had the 06 WRX for a few years now and only drive it on long drives out to the country (not my daily). Lately I feel that it's not as powerful as it use to be, it just feels...
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Forum: Your Driveway
03-07-2016, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 97
Views: 10,495
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Forum: Mechanicals
13-05-2016, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,694
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
10-02-2016, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,837
Interesting...from what you've explained...
Interesting...from what you've explained everything seems to make sense. As long as you have the clearance and nothing's getting hit, give it a go. Can you post some pictures of the Patrol set up?
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Forum: Mechanicals
22-01-2016, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,692
Go with getting the MAF sensor tested using a...
Go with getting the MAF sensor tested using a digital multimeter. I would start there, also when you took the manifold off what condition was the gaskets/seals? It could be the gaskets are leaking?
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Forum: Mechanicals
13-01-2016, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Thanks Amtrapid, good advice will do. The top...
Thanks Amtrapid, good advice will do. The top hose seems easy enough to do but how hard is it to do and where is the other outlet? My understanding is that there's 2 one going in(top) and one coming...
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Forum: Mechanicals
13-01-2016, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
I had a good look at some of the suggestions...
I had a good look at some of the suggestions posted and I found some dried up coolant on top of the turbo. It was coming from a hose that runs from the coolant reserve tank to the turbo, the hose...
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Forum: Mechanicals
13-01-2016, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Coolant leak
Hi Everyone,
I'm just doing an oil and filter change on the car at the moment. When I removed the undercover tray I noticed dried up coolant on the inside of the cover. It seems to be coming from...
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
09-10-2015, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 596
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
08-10-2015, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 596
Help please
Hi Everyone,
Can someone please tell me what this wire is? It looks like it connects to something but I've had a good look and can't find anything. Basically the car(2006 WRX) feels like it's slow....
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
29-09-2015, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,207
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
29-09-2015, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,207
I would send it back if you can and ask for a...
I would send it back if you can and ask for a refund. That kink is now a point of weakness. If they give you a refund just head down to your local Subaru dealership and one from there. I would only...
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
29-09-2015, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Interesting....so if the car has been sitting...
Interesting....so if the car has been sitting overnight 5-10 minutes after startup it's safe to bring her on boost. It's something that's been a grey area with me as I don't have a temperature gauge...
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
28-09-2015, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,203
Oil temperature
Hi Everyone,
Just a question for the guys with oil temperature gauges. Generally speaking how long does it take for your oil to get up to normal operating temperature when the car has been sitting...
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
19-09-2015, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 3,593
Views: 571,688
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
25-08-2015, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 3,593
Views: 571,688
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Forum: Mechanicals
08-08-2015, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 995
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Forum: Mechanicals
07-08-2015, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 995
The bolts go into threads on the plate. I ended...
The bolts go into threads on the plate. I ended up removing the plate and bashing the bolts from the other side with a hammer. They came out and surprisingly didn't rip the threads too much. I had...
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Forum: Mechanicals
07-08-2015, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 995
Underbody plastic cover bolts
Hi Everyone,
I'm trying to find a small coolant leak between the middle and rear of the engine. I've jacked up the car, but when removing the underbody cover the 2 rear bolts won't come out. They...
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Forum: Verso Discussion
27-02-2015, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,002
Periodic re tuning required?
Hi Everyone,
I know in most cases whenever you modify your car a re-tune is required, but once your car is modified is it necessary or beneficial to get your car re-tuned from time to time? Say once...
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Forum: General Subaru Discussion
03-02-2015, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,691
Lately I've been searching reviews on radar...
Lately I've been searching reviews on radar detectors and also radar jammers.
From the reviews the Escort Passport Max 2 took out the #1 spot.
Radar Detectors Review 2015 | Best Laser Detectors...
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Forum: Mechanicals
21-01-2015, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 311
Views: 111,406
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Forum: Mechanicals
18-01-2015, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,589
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Forum: Mechanicals
18-01-2015, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,589
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