hoff900

after a bit of looking around, I have finally found a winner. Picking her up on Sat. My only worry is the coolant!! When opening the header tank I could not see any coolant, took her for a test drive around 20mins and and she never overheated. My question is before I drive her home can i top up this tank with water until i get her in the garage or do they require a special coolant? Apologies for a stupid question just want to know peoples thoughts.

RB5_390

Great news on finding one buddy! Was there 'any' liquid in the header tank?

How far have you got to travel?

Qwertyco

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Brought?
WTF?

RB5_390

most likely a typing error mate...

Rescue Dude

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Just top up the header tank with water. Hopefully you wont have to put much in it. If you put loads in I'd be a bit worried. Once topped up take it for a gentle drive and get it warmed up and make sure the heater blows hot air so you know there isn't an airlock.

After that check the header tank, CAREFULLY!! The tank should still be full. If it isn't check for a water leak.

hoff900

(*Bought* better?)
With regards to liquid in the tank, there was some liquid in the tank but I could only tell by putting my finger in. It's about a 70 mile trip (1hr 30min). I will top this up before I embark on the journey, just would like to know what people advise on the coolant front?
PS I'm very excited (It's like Christmas again)

hoff900

Rescue Dude thanks, so water will be ok for a temporary solution?

JohnD

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Someone from the North East giving a spelling lesson Or just taking the ****?
Using 'brought' instead of 'bought' in a particular context, is not an uncommon mistake!
JohnD

Rescue Dude

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I use Comma Xstream G-30 in my Classic STi.

You need about 4 litres or so. Before you put the new coolant in give the system a good flush through with a hose.

Essexdon

Spelling Poliz out in force today

Nice one, good to see a new Subaru owner.

Rescue Dude

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Yes water will be fine for now but bare in mind that it's still winter and it may well freeze so If I were you I'd make it a priority to get it refilled with the proper proportions of coolant/water.

Turbodanc

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Keep an eye on the temp gauge on the drive home. Oh and get some pics up!

JohnD

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I think we're assuming you mean the plastic tank and not the header (feeder) tank on top of the engine?
Only top it up to the minimum line when completely cold. It should then be around the 'max' mark when at full working temp.

JohnD

ron_uk2000

Sooooooooooo

What have you bought mate ??

Model / year / etc

I use this stuff in my MY00 Classic UK 2000

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1707110023...84.m1438.l2649

hoff900

Thanks for the advise, will do. The water will only be to get it home and to the garage (extreme scoobies) to let them get their hands on it. Would love to post some pics but not sure how??

hoff900

Ron, its a 2003 Blob eye Impreza wagon (SL trim) silver, no mods apart from a balieys dump valve. 99K with FSH. Apart from the coolant issue looks well looked after.

ron_uk2000

You'll have to create a account on a FREE web photo hosting site like

http://beta.photobucket.com/

Upload your pics to there

When viewing the pics in your library , you'll see a links box next to your photo saying

Email / im link
Direct link
HTML code
IMG code

Click the ( IMG code ) and it automatically copies the link txt.

Then paste that code into the post txt on here

Hope that helps

hoff900

Like this

ron_uk2000

Yep , You sussed it

Looks very nice mate

Nice and clean

Rescue Dude

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That looks nice hoff.

If I were you I'd consider ditching the Bailey dump valve and refitting the oe one. Unless you like the sound that is? You can have running problems going with a vent to air. Each to his own though.

hoff900

oh really, I must admit I did like the sound, does encourage some unnecessary gear changes. But if it's going to cause probs then I'll go back to OEM

Rescue Dude

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Dump valve's are a bit of a touchy subject on here but going oe is definitely something to consider.

Do a search, chat to your mechanic and make up your own mind.

ron_uk2000

Yep they can cause idling and other problems if the dump valve hasn't been mapped into the ECU.

Guessing yours has not been mapped

hoff900

To my knowledge it's not been mapped. I'll get in the garage and have a chat with them and see what they say about the motor. Thanks for all the advise guys, hopefully catch up at some meets

ron_uk2000

Cool

Look forward to seeing you at a future meet

AWG

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Looks like Tim's!

Welcome to the pack matey

hoff900

Thanks, the bloke did say he got it from a guy on one of the impreza forums. So if anyone does know this car any info would be greatly appreciated

Essexdon

Looks nice mate

frayz

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Looking good, title fixed for you