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Forum: Mechanicals 24-04-2022, 12:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By wrx oh oh
Fuse blown?

Fuse blown?
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 13-09-2021, 01:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
Posted By wrx oh oh
If you are located in Perth WesternAustralia...

If you are located in Perth WesternAustralia someone here should have a recommendation.

It is a long time since I passed Phoenix!
(company in the link)
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 02-07-2021, 12:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By wrx oh oh
MY99. ~10 years ago fitted a GoFastBits pulley...

MY99. ~10 years ago fitted a GoFastBits pulley and removed the harmonic balancer.
Motor not wrecked, yet.

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Mods:
Can these spam/scam posts be stopped?
Forum: Mechanicals 21-04-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,015
Posted By wrx oh oh
You say the heads have been reconditioned. ...

You say the heads have been reconditioned.
This may mean that some material has been ground/shaved off, so assume the CR is different.

Especially with the amount of work you are doing on the...
Forum: Mechanicals 23-11-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,656
Posted By wrx oh oh
Real life fuel use- a slow week 10.5 L per 100km,...

Real life fuel use- a slow week 10.5 L per 100km, a bad week 12.5 L per 100km
Modded 2.5L with motec and various fruit.
Forum: The Law and Politics- Locally and Abroad 02-10-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By wrx oh oh
Correct. $1,200 fine +7 points if in your car,...

Correct. $1,200 fine +7 points if in your car, operational or not.

Operational, may mean just in the vehicle, switched off, or not connected.
Jammers.. etc.. same.

Date is 12 Oct.
Forum: Introductions 23-09-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 345
Posted By wrx oh oh
Owners / drivers of the F86 can be at home here,...

Owners / drivers of the F86 can be at home here, not sure about Landcruisers tho'
Forum: Your Driveway 19-08-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 770
Posted By wrx oh oh
Not a color I would have chosen but it certainly...

Not a color I would have chosen but it certainly looks good in the pics,
matches the shape and goes with the white wheels.
What do you mean 'wrapped'?
Forum: Mechanicals 31-05-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 462
Posted By wrx oh oh
From Missouri! Hi. A cold air intake is a...

From Missouri! Hi.

A cold air intake is a sensible mod on most WRX models, a tune is a good idea but (probably) not essential. I think the risk is that with the higher airflow the mixture can...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 23-02-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 727
Posted By wrx oh oh
Correct I think. Do not confuse with ...

Correct I think.
Do not confuse with -bluestarservices.com.au
Matt, who does residential commercial security systems, is going strong.
Matt now drives a Forester (which should not be held...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 25-01-2020, 01:35 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 52,173
Posted By wrx oh oh
"Constant smell of fuel in the car"! Agree,...

"Constant smell of fuel in the car"!

Agree, factory hard lines would be better than rubber.
Now in my (limited) experience of leaks, fuel, water, ..
rather than the lines the problem is...
Forum: Mechanicals 18-01-2020, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By wrx oh oh
Best bet would be S-Technic in Cannington. ...

Best bet would be S-Technic in Cannington.
There is also Lee Hynes in the other direction,
he went to Mandurah, or was it Busselton?
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 01-08-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 52,173
Posted By wrx oh oh
Ha yeah! :o It is my own fault, I should have...

Ha yeah! :o
It is my own fault, I should have known that 'Perth' in the location meant Perth Scotland.

Anyway- reminiscing about a winter in UK, riding my motorbike, sliding sideways on...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 31-07-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 52,173
Posted By wrx oh oh
Are you sure? Salt and whatever are put on...

Are you sure?
Salt and whatever are put on roads to prevent freezing.
But WA, Perth anyway, does not get ice and snow. So AFAIK, Mains Roads, the local councils do not do this, no need.
Forum: Mechanicals 25-06-2019, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 866
Posted By wrx oh oh
Yes, it is time. I've been told to replace at...

Yes, it is time.
I've been told to replace at 7 or 8 years even if the odo reading is very low.
Your method sounds interesting, but what happens if you have sliced the old belt and cannot get...
Forum: Link Discussion 22-05-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By wrx oh oh
Link ECU for a 2004 Blobeye

Just a few opinions-
I think Link is a NZ company.
A price of $2450 is in the range I'd expect, depends on the model, are they still current?
The biggest issue with an after-market CPU is the...
Forum: Your Driveway 16-04-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,829
Posted By wrx oh oh
Not to disagree with the safety rule, but I have...

Not to disagree with the safety rule, but I have a memory from years ago spectating at Brands Hatch UK.
In a very neat maneouver, a Jag passed a Mini on the inside of a tight corner.
We argued...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 22-02-2019, 02:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,347
Posted By wrx oh oh
A chap on here, boydev, not known to me, has a...

A chap on here, boydev, not known to me, has a Process West TMIC for sale (perth-wrx.com/vb/sale/70674-gc8-performance-misc-parts.html).
I have that make and it is good.

However, if your only...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 21-11-2018, 01:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,650
Posted By wrx oh oh
I still use Tim Slako- West Racing in...

I still use Tim Slako- West Racing in OsbornePark. He does a wide variety of cars starting with V8s but now WRXs, EVOs, etc.. He is on the conservative side, if you ask for something odd he is not...
Forum: Mechanicals 19-11-2018, 11:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,618
Posted By wrx oh oh
Finding a broken tooth like that is good luck,...

Finding a broken tooth like that is good luck, otherwise you would be tempted to dismantle the box to find the problem.
Maybe the box is repairable, but better to replace as you are doing.
...
Forum: Mechanicals 04-09-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 943
Posted By wrx oh oh
When I had a vibrating exhaust, problem was fixed...

When I had a vibrating exhaust, problem was fixed by doing it up tight.
It was not just feeling, it could be heard rattling.

Your problem- you say it can be felt at 100 on the freeway. ...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-04-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 998
Posted By wrx oh oh
Drain all fuel from tank. That fuel can be...

Drain all fuel from tank.
That fuel can be used in the shopping trolley.
If you have a can, buy a few litres of 98.
Drive at low revs and boost until after your next fill with 98.

If...
Forum: Introductions 04-01-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 802
Posted By wrx oh oh
Your pics open the right way up on my PC! Yes I...

Your pics open the right way up on my PC!
Yes I recognize the no.plate, have seen that car on a few cruises.
Looks good. Has it had a respray recently or is it a very good detailing?
Forum: Introductions 18-07-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,801
Posted By wrx oh oh
Intercooler- ProcessWest are good, it is a bit...

Intercooler- ProcessWest are good, it is a bit bigger than the STI one.
Think carefully before going to FMIC as it changes the character of the car.
Quiet exhaust- The Varex is well spoken of...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 21-05-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,657
Posted By wrx oh oh
Well I am a Redline fan so that is the brand I...

Well I am a Redline fan so that is the brand I recommend.

ULX, a new name to me so I looked it up.
Claimed to use a non-synthetic base, curious.
I see from the site that ULX110 do 5w30 as...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 29-04-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,307
Posted By wrx oh oh
A PW CAI is a good mod. Yes ideally a tune...

A PW CAI is a good mod. Yes ideally a tune should be done.
If I was buying, I would try to put on a serious face and confront the seller
with a downward revised price because of this mod.
A...
Forum: Introductions 29-04-2017, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,276
Posted By wrx oh oh
This could be the first time the word 'slowly'...

This could be the first time the word 'slowly' has been used on this forum,
and in lilac lettering!
Welcome anyway.
Forum: Introductions 10-04-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,838
Posted By wrx oh oh
A CAI can give better air flow so there is a...

A CAI can give better air flow so there is a chance that the motor will
run a bit lean, so a chance of blowing.
My advice then, as above, as you are a do it yourselfer, leave the
CAI to when...
Forum: Introductions 01-02-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,788
Posted By wrx oh oh
Welcome Captn: I hear that experiences with...

Welcome Captn:

I hear that experiences with sunroofs are mixed.
A full tune, dyno, chip?
A good idea, do not do it too early but 3,000km should be ok, get the tuner's opinion on that and on...
Forum: Introductions 29-01-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By wrx oh oh
Greetings To my knowledge, wrx wheels and...

Greetings
To my knowledge, wrx wheels and tyres on a non-turbo will fit fine.
There will be a touch more road noise and ride stiffness.
Use pressures as recommended for the tyres not the...
Forum: Mechanicals 13-01-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 904
Posted By wrx oh oh
If you are lucky, yes, it is just one bad earth...

If you are lucky, yes, it is just one bad earth connection.
When indicators are on, do you hear the speakers clicking?
Check all electrical connections to chassis, start with radio/ICE, clean...
Forum: Mechanicals 22-12-2016, 01:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,216
Posted By wrx oh oh
Thinking back over the years on this site, the...

Thinking back over the years on this site, the mod I liked best was putting an electric motor in the air intake to boost the boost. It was the size of those motors you have in your PC running the...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 14-12-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By wrx oh oh
Does he fly out or is New Mexico law strong on...

Does he fly out or is New Mexico law strong on effluent?
Forum: Mechanicals 25-10-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,746
Posted By wrx oh oh
Butler exhausts are top workmanship but the...

Butler exhausts are top workmanship but the design may not have been tested on your model vehicle so there is a chance of droning.
One extra resonator will not make a lot of difference.
General...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 07-09-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,890
Posted By wrx oh oh
How about invoices and receipts for the $700 and...

How about invoices and receipts for the $700 and the $350 separately.
Forum: Introductions 03-08-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 876
Posted By wrx oh oh
A detailed service history file is very good...

A detailed service history file is very good evidence that you have a well looked after vehicle. Congrats.
Automasters- I have nothing bad to say.
Maximums and STechnic are well known and very...
Forum: Mechanicals 29-07-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 769
Posted By wrx oh oh
Noise at start-up. I owe this tip to West Racing-...

Noise at start-up. I owe this tip to West Racing-
On starting the car, jump out and spray the fan / alternator / aircon belts with water, you do not need much, just aim at the belts/pulleys. If...
Forum: Mechanicals 10-07-2016, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,724
Posted By wrx oh oh
As described, exactly what happens when battery...

As described, exactly what happens when battery is flat.
There may be enough energy in the battery for lights, but not enough to power the starter motor.
Solution- put the battery on charge for...
Forum: Mechanicals 30-05-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,154
Posted By wrx oh oh
Before CPUs, those symptoms would be from idle...

Before CPUs, those symptoms would be from idle mixture too lean -giving hunting. The very good fuel consumption is confirming evidence.
The fix would be to set a touch richer and higher idle RPM....
Forum: Mechanicals 15-05-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,754
Posted By wrx oh oh
I've used Redline shockproof in 2 cars with no...

I've used Redline shockproof in 2 cars with no issues.
It solves the problem that some Subarus have of difficulty going into reverse on cold mornings.
Redline can reduce noise in worn boxes. ...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 17-03-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,036
Posted By wrx oh oh
If you are dong a lot of night driving, and if...

If you are dong a lot of night driving, and if the car is moving above a crawl-
-fly wire in front of radiator, easy to replace when bugged up and just a little loss of air flow to radiator,
-...
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 02-03-2016, 02:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,541
Posted By wrx oh oh
nauli is right - when it was just BP, the price...

nauli is right - when it was just BP, the price of 98 was about 5 to 6c above that of 95.
Then Caltex and Shell entered with their own versions of the Kwinana base fuel, then other brands came in...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 11-02-2016, 01:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,878
Posted By wrx oh oh
This could work. To do it properly have the fan...

This could work. To do it properly have the fan controlled by a temp reading from inside the TMIC.
Testing to see if it works would be a challenge in getting identical conditions, dyno results...
Forum: Mechanicals 28-01-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,048
Posted By wrx oh oh
Without looking I'd say your CAI should be ok...

Without looking I'd say your CAI should be ok after water mud dirt submersion. There is oil in there so give a good hosing-out with hot water, detergent, or wash with petrol to get rid of sludge.
Forum: Mechanicals 26-01-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,880
Posted By wrx oh oh
1. existing or new sock- depends on condition,...

1. existing or new sock- depends on condition, size, and fit. I think the stock sock is bigger than the Walbro so preferred.
2. Hesitating at low rpm, why would you think this is a fuel pump...
Forum: Introductions 19-01-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By wrx oh oh
Hi Jack. When asking for advice on mods...

Hi Jack.
When asking for advice on mods remember this is mainly a modding forum.
For example my list of mods and accessories takes up a page on the insurance form. The usual advice is to say do...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 12-01-2016, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,149
Posted By wrx oh oh
If you want the best advice on tyres, suspension,...

If you want the best advice on tyres, suspension, handling and driving, go to John Fowler. You will probably get the best price as well, plus some free war stories.
Forum: Non-WRX Discussion 10-11-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,506
Posted By wrx oh oh
Natalie Swift of Swift Settlements, 19...

Natalie Swift of Swift Settlements,
19 Endeavour Ave, Bull Creek WA 6149 9332 1346
Used by me a few times, highly recommended as not just efficient but pleasant and polite, a pleasure to work...
Forum: Mechanicals 17-09-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 913
Posted By wrx oh oh
Thin, yes 5w30 will be thin, this is good for...

Thin, yes 5w30 will be thin, this is good for cold starts, it should not get any thinner when hot.
Oil turning black quickly is nothing to worry about, in fact that what it should do- absorb...
Forum: General Subaru Discussion 13-07-2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,462
Posted By wrx oh oh
Yes, but, once you allow for reliability, your...

Yes, but, once you allow for reliability, your opinion of VW v Subaru may change.
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