Hi there I've found what looks to be a good deal on a Hawkeye WRX and I'm going to see it with a full pocket tomorrow. Asides the obvious head gasket problems etc , what should I pay special attention to on this model?

Thanks

 

not really. head gasket is the big one. its not if, but when,.

 

Worth changing it for a cosworth item straight away?

 

Yes otherwise you'll have a MUCH BIGGER bill WHEN it lets go, as sooooooo many on here are finding out, the 2.5 is a nightmare of an engine until forged, then it's a beauty, but @ circa £3k for a proper job it's a rather large and sometimes bitter pill to swallow especially if you just smashed the piggy bank to buy one.

I'd be making dammed sure I got it at the right price if it were my money.

 

it will be fine..................................until the pick up pipe snaps and you lose all oil pressure and it demo's your engine

 

Make sure you ask for a £3000 discount
If the buyer tells you to get lost ask him to read scoobynet

 

 

Haha well I got a really good price and the car had a lot of extras, already putting money behind for forging at Christmas, thanks guys

 

Glad to hear (on all counts).

Enjoy !

 

Thanks mate ill get some pictures up