bullet benjy

Hi guys. With a bit of luck i should be picking up my 99 uk turbo this weekend or next. The cars done 76,000 mile. Its got full service history and everything, really tidy car. The thing i have running through my mind is that a mate of mine mentioned to me that when one of these cars has seen this sort of mileage the turbo will be about on its way out. How true is this ?? It has got me concerned as i dont really want to start replacing expensive parts as soon as i get my new motor.
Also what other things should i be looking out for when buying this car.
Help me guys, does my mate know what he's talking about or is he like a babies nappy (full of s#'t)

poohbear

my mates turbo has done over 100000 miles and he is running 20psi thru it and his is fine

as the engines get more miles on it the oil pumps tend to pack in resulting in bottom end egine failure basically it knocks like ****

this could cost up too 2500 quid all you need do is get a modded oil pump from roger clark motor sport and a new timing belt and getted it fitted asap

you will find most engines fail after a oil cahnge as you move carbon deposits round the engine i also stronlgy advise not too use engine oil treatments or flush
hope i could help i quote these engines are not bullet proof as people say they are i personally think they are made out of choclate and the gear boxes out of blomonge lol

Brun

Your mate knows **** all

chris's scooby

Blunt and to the point!

Brun

................but very true

chris's scooby

bullet benjy

how much will that set me back, a modded oil pump and timing belt

jjones

if you are buying a 99 then i would suggest spending £77 on a new maf sensor rather than a new oil pump.

timing belt is due at 45 & 90k. (i think) if you have proof the belt was done at 45 then i would leave it until the specified schedule in the owners manual.

poohbear

a oil pump costs 150+vat and a belt you can pick up a oe for about 44+vat
it is common practice to change the belt as the old one has to be removed too fit the oil pump

jjones

but i don't think oil pump failure was a big issue on a relatively standard car.

no point in spending money on something like the oil pump when the maf sensor which has a history of knackering engines on the 99/00 models is easier and cheaper to change.

bullet benjy

sorry for sounding dumb but what the hell is a maf sensor

AndyC_772

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Mass Air Flow - the sensor used to tell the ECU how much air is entering the engine. A failed sensor can either make the engine run rich (loss of power, high emissions, increased thirst for fuel) or lean (engine remains smooth, powerful and economical, then overheats and goes bang without warning).

john banks

Apart from rattling tappets, I've had the pleasure of driving a 227000 mile Legacy turbo on its original engine, turbo, oil pump and it is fantastic. Different turbo to the MY99, but Subarus engines can be very hardy if standard and serviced well.

bullet benjy

cheers guys