Just got my first Impreza!
19 April 2006, 09:07 PM
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Just got my first Impreza!
And I believe its RB5SCOTT's old car! The 2.5 UK300. What a beast. 
Its still in really good nick with the signed WRX spoiler and black rims. I think I'm really pleased with it.
It drives well, but the gears/clutch are gonna take some getting used to. My only concern is the blue smoke coming out the rear!
Now I've had my fair share of rides, numerous M3's, Audi S3, Skyline GTR, but I'm a scooby novice. So what are the candidates for the smoke? Turbo? Head gasket? Am I going to have to remortgage the flat to sort it out??
Someone put my mind at rest, please!!
Its still in really good nick with the signed WRX spoiler and black rims. I think I'm really pleased with it.
It drives well, but the gears/clutch are gonna take some getting used to. My only concern is the blue smoke coming out the rear!
Now I've had my fair share of rides, numerous M3's, Audi S3, Skyline GTR, but I'm a scooby novice. So what are the candidates for the smoke? Turbo? Head gasket? Am I going to have to remortgage the flat to sort it out??
Someone put my mind at rest, please!!
19 April 2006, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby400
And I believe its RB5SCOTT's old car! The 2.5 UK300. What a beast.
Its still in really good nick with the signed WRX spoiler and black rims. I think I'm really pleased with it.
It drives well, but the gears/clutch are gonna take some getting used to. My only concern is the blue smoke coming out the rear!
Now I've had my fair share of rides, numerous M3's, Audi S3, Skyline GTR, but I'm a scooby novice. So what are the candidates for the smoke? Turbo? Head gasket? Am I going to have to remortgage the flat to sort it out??
Someone put my mind at rest, please!!
Its still in really good nick with the signed WRX spoiler and black rims. I think I'm really pleased with it.
It drives well, but the gears/clutch are gonna take some getting used to. My only concern is the blue smoke coming out the rear!
Now I've had my fair share of rides, numerous M3's, Audi S3, Skyline GTR, but I'm a scooby novice. So what are the candidates for the smoke? Turbo? Head gasket? Am I going to have to remortgage the flat to sort it out??
Someone put my mind at rest, please!!
19 April 2006, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by StudentScooby
Why did you buy it if it was smoking!?
We'll see. If its just a turbo rebuild that shouldn't be too sad.
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19 April 2006, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Elmer Fudpucker
I have a constant nagging pain in my lower back,any idea what could be causing that?
The large nerve roots in the lower back that go to the legs and arms may be irritated
The smaller nerves that innervate the spine in the low back may be irritated
The large paired lower back muscles (erector spinae) may be strained
The bones, ligaments or joints may be injured
The intervertebral disc may be injured.
The smaller nerves that innervate the spine in the low back may be irritated
The large paired lower back muscles (erector spinae) may be strained
The bones, ligaments or joints may be injured
The intervertebral disc may be injured.
20 April 2006, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by mneame
blue smoke mean oil from somewhere. from what i've had with other cars smoke on lift off throttle is turbo, all the time is rings. 
Big bird no fly.
Boy lie.
20 April 2006, 02:48 PM
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Thanks to those that have offered their opinions/advice.
To those who have just used the opportunity to take the p155. 
The bottom line is I've bought the car - either help or don't. No need to kick me when I'm down is there.
Anyway, its seems the only thing to do is take it somewhere and get it checked out. The car had a £6k rebuild at ScoobyTek in September last year so I'll be both gutted and surprised if its a major thing.
That said, as far as I'm aware, ScoobyTek are no longer trading. Great.
To those who have just used the opportunity to take the p155. The bottom line is I've bought the car - either help or don't. No need to kick me when I'm down is there.
Anyway, its seems the only thing to do is take it somewhere and get it checked out. The car had a £6k rebuild at ScoobyTek in September last year so I'll be both gutted and surprised if its a major thing.
That said, as far as I'm aware, ScoobyTek are no longer trading. Great.
20 April 2006, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby400
Thanks to those that have offered their opinions/advice.
To those who have just used the opportunity to take the p155.
The bottom line is I've bought the car - either help or don't. No need to kick me when I'm down is there.
Anyway, its seems the only thing to do is take it somewhere and get it checked out. The car had a £6k rebuild at ScoobyTek in September last year so I'll be both gutted and surprised if its a major thing.
That said, as far as I'm aware, ScoobyTek are no longer trading. Great.
To those who have just used the opportunity to take the p155. The bottom line is I've bought the car - either help or don't. No need to kick me when I'm down is there.
Anyway, its seems the only thing to do is take it somewhere and get it checked out. The car had a £6k rebuild at ScoobyTek in September last year so I'll be both gutted and surprised if its a major thing.
That said, as far as I'm aware, ScoobyTek are no longer trading. Great.
£6k rebuild and it's smoking!!! Scooby Tek - are they the ones that were in Basildon? If they were are you the uk 300 that i keep seeing down at the car wash near tesco?
if you're in essex get it up to xtreme scoobies. they'll be able to sort it out for you.
20 April 2006, 03:03 PM
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I would try to find a specialist non-Subaru dealer to check it out ASAP.
Tell people where you are and they can probably recommend someone.
I guess if you knowingly buy a smoking Impreza Turbo you've got to expect a certain lack of sympathy, but if you got it cheap then at least you should have some cash to put towards repairs.
Tell people where you are and they can probably recommend someone.
I guess if you knowingly buy a smoking Impreza Turbo you've got to expect a certain lack of sympathy, but if you got it cheap then at least you should have some cash to put towards repairs.
20 April 2006, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul3446
I would try to find a specialist non-Subaru dealer to check it out ASAP.
Tell people where you are and they can probably recommend someone.
I guess if you knowingly buy a smoking Impreza Turbo you've got to expect a certain lack of sympathy, but if you got it cheap then at least you should have some cash to put towards repairs.
Tell people where you are and they can probably recommend someone.
I guess if you knowingly buy a smoking Impreza Turbo you've got to expect a certain lack of sympathy, but if you got it cheap then at least you should have some cash to put towards repairs.
You're right in what you're saying. Obviously I didn't know it was smoking when I bought it, but I must admit it was a somewhat rushed purchase. Fortunately it was a good deal so if it costs me then sobeit. Shame though.
20 April 2006, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
If they were are you the uk 300 that i keep seeing down at the car wash near tesco?
20 April 2006, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby400
Quite possibly, although it wouldn't have been me driving it! I picked iy up yesterday. Its blue with black 18" wheels, the carbon fibre scoop and the big old WRX spoiler! Oh and the huge front mounted intercooler!
sounds like an interesting purchase. as above, any pics yet?
20 April 2006, 04:05 PM
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when the turbo on my old astra gave up, it smoked on idle but not when actually moving. That was the rings, so got a recon tubby to replace it as the rebuild was not far off the price of a new one.
good luck with it anyway
good luck with it anyway
20 April 2006, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mcflurrie
good luck with it anyway
It is an interesting motor. Its had a 2.5 conversion with a six speed STi box, twin plate clutch, 770 injectors, lightened flywheel, forged pistons etc running just under 400 ponies with 400 lb/ft of torque.
It certainly shifts (leaving a trail of white smoke!).
20 April 2006, 04:32 PM
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Thank you.
It is an interesting motor. Its had a 2.5 conversion with a six speed STi box, twin plate clutch, 770 injectors, lightened flywheel, forged pistons etc running just under 400 ponies with 400 lb/ft of torque.
It certainly shifts (leaving a trail of white smoke!).
It is an interesting motor. Its had a 2.5 conversion with a six speed STi box, twin plate clutch, 770 injectors, lightened flywheel, forged pistons etc running just under 400 ponies with 400 lb/ft of torque.
It certainly shifts (leaving a trail of white smoke!).
400bhp / 400 lbft!!
that's going to be rather quick!!! could be worth being gentle with the loud pedle is you have to drive it until it's sorted out. give knowlsey a call at xtreme scoobies 01245 363623. cheaper than a main dealer and tonnes of experience. only place i'll take mine to be serviced. booked in for saturday as it goes.
20 April 2006, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mneame
could be worth being gentle with the loud pedle is you have to drive it until it's sorted out.
Originally Posted by mneame
give knowlsey a call at xtreme scoobies 01245 363623. cheaper than a main dealer and tonnes of experience. only place i'll take mine to be serviced. booked in for saturday as it goes.
In the meantime, I'll check the header tank. And if the water's clean...
20 April 2006, 05:09 PM
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Funny you should say that - mine was booked in for Saturday at 10am but I've had to cancel. I'm gonna try and find somewhere closer to home for the dianostic at least.
In the meantime, I'll check the header tank. And if the water's clean...
In the meantime, I'll check the header tank. And if the water's clean...
if it's clean, chances are it's going to be the turbo or rings as people have said. is it running very hot? although i've had it on a car before where a breather pipe has become blocked it caused smoke out the back.