hey guys, i'm very new to the scooby scene. i'm in the process of buying a 99't', AWD turbo scooby. its been tuned to around 280-290 bhp, and is stickered up in the WRC livery. the question i wanna out to you, is, what problems do i need to look out for when inspecting the vehicle. i'm a mechanic by trade, but are unfamiliar with scoobs, so any pointers or hints would be grately appreciated. i hope to see some of you around.. do you have any meets or anything.

regards

andy

 

Hi... not many people on tonight.
Welcome to snet...
We have a meet at squires in sherburn last thursday of every month and many other events that are posted on forum.
things to look for...
pop bonnet, start engine from cold, when warmed up there should be no mettalic noise if there is it could be piston slap [bores on way out]
rev it for knocking noises etc as big or small end bearings could be on way out
if you see white smoke from exhaust when cold and reved turbo seals may have failed
watch out for nasty induction kits as this can effect maf sensor

 

Oh and where abouts are you based

 

hi mate and welcome.,,,if you need any help veiwing cars/ getting a good price ,just give me a shout ,,i try my best to get some good deals in lol

stu

 

Hello and welcome... Like he says.... Stu's your man for looking at cars.

Next meet is last thursday of the month at Squires Milk bar at Sherburn in Elmet

 

Welcome Stringostar,

 

Welcome mate.....

 

:thanks for the welcome guys!! some of my personal details.. my name is andy. i'm 25, i live in normanton near wakefield, and i have just had a career change, and become a bus driver!! working for arriva in heckmondwike. have a child on the way, in october, and as a result, needed a sensible 4 door family saloon!! hence the scoob. the car i have bought, has come from a guy i know at arriva, who has had it six years. not been thrashed, but used sensibly. obv he has used the full potential, like your bound to do in a subaru! thats about it! i know where squires is, its the place where all the bikers go, just past the dodgy railway bridge?!?! hope to see you soon, probs wont be able to make this months meet, but hopefully next, depending what shift i'm working!


andy

 

Nice one... look forward to seeing you

 

Andy.. thanks for the intro mate...and welcome to the WYIOC...

No worries if you can't make the End of Moth meet, we have plenty going on.. which you'll be made more than welcome if you wish to join us at any of the upcoming doo's....

Next one is Thoresby Jap show this coming Sunday 19th...we'll also be camping over on the Saturday too....

 

dont tell me alan goin campin
must have got a passout of there lass
and welcome ringostar wasent he one of the beetles