GC8

If youre near to Sheffield Id suggest speaking to Jef and Dean James. If the differential or anything else is on its way then theyll spot it.


Simon

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

im brassick at the minute mate.

is there any tell tale signs? it may be a wheel bearing, but I doubt it as its not a permanant noise.

GC8

Different sellers name maybe; but theyre the same pictures..... Im sure that James can provide us with the original listing number; then we can have a look.....

GC8

Im sure that theyll have a look for nowt and then at least youll know what the craic is. What youve described sounds like transmission wear, but Im no mechanic Im afraid.

If youre interested let me know and I will show you where they are.


Simon

Jamo

iTrader: (23)

voila

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=4583382896

no longer a registered user, hmmm

kris55

Does remapping your ECU help with this problem?
Or is it a case of yes but you have to do other things as well to get your car happy running on a lower Octane level
I only ask cos i have no shell or Tesco's where I live and as the higher Octane level fuel from Tesco's seem to be located in the south by the sounds of it I have lucked out on that as well cos Im from the East Doh..!

GC8

It would but it isnt really possible on an early ECU; the only real solution is fitting a replacement ECU. Better to fit a Knocklink and see whats happening. If it lights up like a Christmas tree you need to do something...


Simon

GC8

When the fool listed it for the first time the bidding reached £2,800 which isnt a bad price for eBay; f*ck knows what reserve he had set...?


Simon

kris55

When you say an early version does that include V3, V4 or V5
And what can you do if it is lighting up like a Christmas tree
Apart from Octane boost

GC8

A 1999 model year onwards car can have its later type ECU remapped by ECU-Tek, but Ive heard that its not really too impressive, unlike on the New Age cars. Earlier cars have a variety of aftermarket ECU options; Id look at an A'PEXi PowerFC from Andy Forrest (£750 fitted and mapped), if thats the route that you take. The options are:

1. Drive like pslewis
2. Use octane booster (NF Race is best)
3. Replacement ECU (if only ScoobyECUs were still available for £75)


Simon

CideRed

....well, I've also just aquired a 94 import (in black, was advertised on this forum incidentally), and I'm pretty sure it's the 260 PS version, as it has the seats/mirrors, etc - and 'feels' about 255bhp compared to my previous Audi S4, and other cars I've driven recently. Plus is has a Z4 ECU.

But, will be checking that plate later on this evening.. and this has been a great thread to follow for a new owner. For what it's worth, pros and cons of owning a WRX import from what i've seen thus far are as follows:

+ Quick, arent they?
+ Good around the bendy bits eh?
+ Great seats
+ Web community excellent

- Not used to all that boost coming on so quickly.. get get a little hairey at times
- 15 mpg so far? although this was a lot of traffic jams, then 90mph motorway
- People don't let me into traffic so often now.. maybe its the STI rear wing!
- Rubbish interior apart from seats
- Signalling to other roadusers that you're turning right by turning on your wipers

kris55

Signalling to other roadusers that you're turning right by turning on your wipers

How true is this
I got a an imported Mitsubishi Pajero and Im always doing that lmao
I wounder if you can buy the UK salks and put them on the wiring should be the same its just there in the wrong place
so in theory you should be able to unplug the Jap onces and connect the UK ones
Or is this wrong wrong wrong lmao

kris55

So what we saying her eis all is not lost as long as I can get the ECU remapped then thats good I know that I can ask here if thats the case and get good input to what is good and what isnt
and then there is the garage I take it too so many here can say where is a good place
I was worried that it might be a case your dun for if you buy an older version

flat4_ire

94 will run fine on 98ron fuel, they didnt have 100ron in japan 11years ago

flat4_ire

stop drivin it like a *****! and early verison is v1 and v2 phase one engine, phase 1.5 in v3 and v4 and phase 2 engine in version 5+

GC8

They didnt; Ive been telling people that for two years, but they wont be told! 100RON 'Premium Unleaded' only became available in the later part of the 1990s


Simon

flat4_ire

ah thats this forum fr ya

bobthebodger

morning all, simon sorry about the reply i thought you ment my post lol...im glad its the 260ps model. this car is mad, boost doesnt come on strong until after 4000 revs and hits with a right bang, is this normal for the wrx??? wonder if the car was mapped for 100 ron fuel though? or do you think it would have run on normal fuel thoughout its life...what other fuels do the japs have.

This place in sheffield (not far from me) how much do they charge for a service and what oii do they use??? would you know how much they charge for a cambelt??

bob

Foot_Tapper

I think you have a TD05 bob, they do spool later than a lot IIRC.
Not sure if its supposed to be around 4k revs or ealier, someone will put that right
Each turbo has its own spool-up characteristics, my VF22 came in at 3200.

bobthebodger

Cheers foot tapper, im sure someone will help but from what your saying it sounds about right!


bob

Foot_Tapper

Careful on asking about oil in SN bob, it usually starts a big debate.
Generally, people use a fully synth brand, of good quality.
Silkolene pro S,Motul 300v are 2 well known varieties here.
As we seem to be in for a ba*tard of a winter, and if your changing oil soon go for one that gives good protection at low temps, ie on startup (when a lot of the engine wear can occur), then at next oil change go for one that gives better protection at the higher temp end.

GC8

As has already been mentioned; the TD05 is a larger and it spools up later. 'Wagons have the TD04 which is similar to that used in later cars and it spools up a lot quicker with more low down torque too.

Sheffield Subaru Service Centre are spot on; I cant recall their prices but they were extremely competitive when I last checked; theyre factory trained Subaru technicians too. Th ebest thing to do is to give them a call; their number os (0114) 279 8111 map and address.... Tell them that Simon sent you and youll be greeted by blank expressions; but theyll do a top job

Simon

bobthebodger

Cheers simon and clan, how much is the silkolne pro s? i have no subaru manual so how many litres of oil to fill her? also whats the sump bolt like (what shape tool?)
and how much for the oil filter?

thanks.

bob

version2sti

you can get them for about £160 including the sensor and connecter! you could get one from www.japinnovations.co.uk
there not to hard to fit but probably best to get someone in the motor trade to fit and calibrate the sensitivity of the knock link as it would be a waste of time if its not giving you the right readings!

bobthebodger

Cheers matey

Foot_Tapper

Hi Bob, Silkolene is about £34 i think (5 litres), depending where you get it.
There is a guy on SN who sells oils, do a search for the oilman, they will give you advice on which spec oil for your MY. Oilmans number is 01209 215164.
You will need 4.5 litres for car with standard sump.
Any dealer will do the filters, around £4 IIRC.
Sump bolt is a hex nut, cant remember what size. ( get a new washer as well)

bobthebodger

Superb foot tapper, i will be on to it a.s.a.p.

thanks

bob

bobthebodger

morning, i was told lastnight if i unplug my ecu over night it would wipe the memory, fill her up with optimax and take her a for a long drive, slow fast road and motorway driving for a good 50 mile and she would run better. he also said it will be running ok but it needs to learn on this fuel over here, wiping its memory will speed this process up. he also pointed out japs use 100 ron fuel and we dont have that kind of fuel over here so the car will be in retard mode. what would you do??? 94 wrx 260 ps model

bob

GC8

The most compelling reason to do this (an ECU re-set) is because the 100RON fuel that was used in your car in Japan was all drained at the docks. When the stevedoring company disembark your pride and joy, they put a splash of the cheapest petrol in they can and then wrag it off the boat..... Older ECUs dont 'learn' like the newer ones are able to; they can only adjust down, retarding the engine's timing. As a result of this; when you fill up with decent petrol the ECU isnt able to advance the ignition to benefit from it.


Simon

bobthebodger

Right!....so your saying because i have a 94 wrx it gonna have to be set up on the rollers by hand. ????

bob