ColinRS

Hey im new to this whole Subaru Scene, i jumped over from a Nissan Pulsar GTiR a few weeks back, and put the Subaru Into hibernation for the winter

this is her



Anyways, i took it for a run yesterday, which resulted in a cloud of black smoke pouring out the bonnet vents. Opened it up and the smoke was lurking in and around the turbo heat shield area. So looks like some oil could be lurking within it, so ordering another turbo on thursday (£300+).

Anyways, im looking for any advice on Imprezas that anyone can possibley give, oils to use, etc etc

Thanks in advance

marklou

could be the rocker cover gasket, are you sure its turbo related,if it is the rocker gasket its a nice easy cheap common fix unless you take it too the place type r took hes.

ColinRS

yeh the rocker cover gasket is leaking, need to get that repaired as well as a sheered wheel nut. But the turbo makes a whining noise when you rev her up a bit, done it since i got it home. I thought it was a pully at first, but been advised its the turbo thats away.

i feel so stupid, but i know jack about these engines, they are confusing just to look at.

marklou

you dont really find that theres any problems with the turbos on impreza's,im not saying they never have a problem but you just dont hear about it much so i imagine its not a common problem, unlike the rocker cover gaskets which is a common problem espically the one on the turbo side of the car.
i got both mine done at subaru for around £100/£120.

ColinRS

theres a garage down the road from me, the guy is a god send, and he only works on Subarus, which is a plus its getting trailored to him this week

dnc

Good luck mate and welcome.

Car looks very good btw

dnc