Advice Please...

[swrx2810]

Really really stuck.

Some of you may know I am getting a 2006 WRX STI imported from Japan, not long now, it's due to be with me by this time next month.

I'm having it remapped to run safely on UK fuel but have been advised to get a few bits to insure it is health. The parts I have got are the following:

- K&N Panel Filter
- PFR7B Plugs
- Aeromotive Fuel Pump
- 3 Port Solenoid
- Cambelt Kit & Waterpump
- Mud Flaps (I bought these as where I go quite often is rather muddy/dusty).

To fit all these (just labour) and a remap I have been quoted £765, because it's 2 hours away and he'd need it for 2 days we would have to stay in a hotel.

This is where I'm stuck. I'm not a qualified mechanic but I have been working on cars since I was young. My dad is a retired qualified mechanic and has offered to help, together we have done engine rebuilds, cambelts (even a cambelt on a classic subaru) etc. (these have all been on our own cars over the years). We have the space and a lot of tools (compressors etc.).

If we did the work ourselves I'd still need to get the remap done which is £350, that would be a massive saving of £475 (that's including £60 for a hotel).

I'm worried as it's the most expensive car I've ever owned and having waited so long for it I don't want anything to go wrong while I do it. What would you all do if you had the choice? Sorry for the essay.

[urabusMY94]

East Sussex Mobile Services will come to you.
Do a search on here to see how highly regarded they are

[swrx2810]

Originally Posted by urabusMY94

East Sussex Mobile Services will come to you.
Do a search on here to see how highly regarded they are

No thanks.

[scotty]

Everything is easy to fit you wont need the 3 port for a while as standard 2 port is up to the job and why you not choose 255lph Walbro fuel pump ?

[Banstead Stig]

Originally Posted by urabusMY94

East Sussex Mobile Services will come to you.
Do a search on here to see how highly regarded they are

Originally Posted by swrx2810

No thanks.

Rather intriguing...!

If you're not comfortable doing it, don't do it. You'll never forgive yourself if you cock it up. Only you know if there's a concern that you might not be able to do the work.

Personally, I wouldn't feel confident in having the cambelt done by a non-specialist, but that's just me.

[swrx2810]

I have been thinking about it and have decided to do it all myself. I have already bought the solenoid and the fuel pump, was advised to get that pump by a specialist so I did .

I'll take my time and double check everything.

[munk]

id do it all myself aswell in your position.. failing that use staurt at esms.not only that but its good to keep the stamps inthe book which you would get from stuart.. goes along way for some people if you ever come to sell it...

[swrx2810]

Thanks everyone. Could anyone recommend what engine oil is best to use? Will be doing that too.

[swrx2810]

Also I am thinking of getting a small sub to add a bit of bass. Does anyone know if the wiring will be okay with a jap double din stereo or would I need an adaptor?

[555_Si]

Just be careful when doing cam belt, I've known a few that haven't been timed properly.

Haven't had work done by Stuart at ESMS, but have crossed his path a few times and he has been very helpful and chatty. So would probably use him if I needed to.

When doing 3 port, make sure you leave restrict or pill in pipe work, I think they are still required, someone can hopefully pitch in, long time since I did my 3 port on my old car.

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by 555_Si

Just be careful when doing cam belt, I've known a few that haven't been timed properly.

Haven't had work done by Stuart at ESMS, but have crossed his path a few times and he has been very helpful and chatty. So would probably use him if I needed to.

When doing 3 port, make sure you leave restrict or pill in pipe work, I think they are still required, someone can hopefully pitch in, long time since I did my 3 port on my old car.

No pill required for a 3 port just plumb turbo to port, port to actuator and port to air intake (where previous 2 port was connected)

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by urabusMY94

East Sussex Mobile Services will come to you.
Do a search on here to see how highly regarded they are

Originally Posted by swrx2810

No thanks.

As per Banstead's comment, not sure if you assumed that this was a dodgy travelling mechanic in a van but Stuart at East Sussex Mobile Services is a Subaru-only specialist, and he's in your area. I've never had to use him but everyone I know who has is happy with his work.

I certainly wouldn't want to do the cam belt myself, and i'd want a receipt from a Subaru specialist that proves its been changed for the car's service history (a receipt that says you bought the cambelt kit doesn't prove it was fitted )

Anything I don't feel doing myself gets done by Southern Motor Developments in Newhaven who are also Subaru experts, so that's another option.

Good luck with whatever you go with

[scottpolestar]

All easy enough stuff your doing there nothing real complicated.

If you need a hand im in hailsham, level 3 hybrid tech at volvo so not phased alot by anything.

[swrx2810]

Originally Posted by scottpolestar

All easy enough stuff your doing there nothing real complicated.

If you need a hand im in hailsham, level 3 hybrid tech at volvo so not phased alot by anything.

Thanks I've sent you a PM. I'll be fine with everything apart from the boost solenoid. Unsure of the 3rd pipe...

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by swrx2810

Thanks everyone. Could anyone recommend what engine oil is best to use? Will be doing that too.

Use a fully synthetic 10w40 regular road or 10w50 fast road light track or even 10w60 if you plan mad track abuse.

[SpecB]

Ring Alan at AS Performance and get everything from him!

Personally I'd want to get a stamp for the cam belt at least on a car that new - Stuart (ESMS) or many other local specialists would do it for a reasonable cost.

Where are you going for the remap?

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Use a fully synthetic 10w40 regular road or 10w50 fast road light track or even 10w60 if you plan mad track abuse.

Millers Nanotech CFS 10w 50 for me

And agreed - give Alyn a call

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Millers Nanotech CFS 10w 50 for me

And agreed - give Alyn a call

I would not put millers in at the moment..

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

I would not put millers in at the moment..

???? What have I missed?

I have mine ready to put in on the 14th May

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

???? What have I missed?

I have mine ready to put in on the 14th May

http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ad.php?t=21462
Have a scroll down here.. I linked a few pics.. though it's not been seen in the nanotech yet.

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ad.php?t=21462
Have a scroll down here.. I linked a few pics.. though it's not been seen in the nanotech yet.

Oh jeesh !

I have nanotech in there, and nanotech ready to go in - perhaps I should filter the oil as I tip it in just in case!

[SpecB]

My Nanotech is fine - but I'm not sure I'll use it next time!

[scotty]

Jelly is good for engine keeps major working parts proper lubed up

[Rdlangy1]

Originally Posted by Ginola

http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ad.php?t=21462
Have a scroll down here.. I linked a few pics.. though it's not been seen in the nanotech yet.

So what oil are you using at present Dave?

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

I have nanotech in there, and nanotech ready to go in - perhaps I should filter the oil as I tip it in just in case!

I've got an unopened 5L bottle of millers 10w60 here too, can't remember if its the nanotech or standard. Not going to waste it as i've never had problems before but i'll pour it into another container first and check there's no settlement of addictives or jelly etc before actually putting it into the car.

[555_Si]

i use Fuchs, never had a problem.

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

Oh jeesh !

I have nanotech in there, and nanotech ready to go in - perhaps I should filter the oil as I tip it in just in case!

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

I've got an unopened 5L bottle of millers 10w60 here too, can't remember if its the nanotech or standard. Not going to waste it as i've never had problems before but i'll pour it into another container first and check there's no settlement of addictives or jelly etc before actually putting it into the car.

Put an old pair of the mrs tights over a large funnel and poor (catch anything crap then, the worry is if it has got lots of jelly in the bottom then wtf is missing from the oil itself, (millers insisted to Rich that it would be fine without the jelly melted back into it, not that it would melt anyway)

Originally Posted by Rdlangy1

So what oil are you using at present Dave?

Motul 300v 15w50

Originally Posted by 555_Si

i use Fuchs, never had a problem.

I used this on my classic for ages with no problem.