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by gazcull
Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:44 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: l series rs turbo in perth
Replies: 14
Views: 6612

yep i've had a look at your forester, nice wheels :) the engine has done about 180000, well the previous owner had fitted it and says it had about 110k when i brought it, think he was genuine too, found the timing belt change sticker at 87k in japanese as it was an import, so all the mileages seem t...
by gazcull
Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: l series rs turbo in perth
Replies: 14
Views: 6612

l series rs turbo in perth

hi, selling my 88 l series with an 93 rs turbo engine fitted. i have had this car over three years and it has been very reliable, completed many a trip, last year a round trip to Broome from Perth, with no problems. She has started using a little water but i do suspect the heater core as im getting ...
by gazcull
Wed Sep 18, 2013 7:40 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: rs turbo squeaky noise
Replies: 1
Views: 822

rs turbo squeaky noise

i just noticed my 88 l series powered by a 93 rs turbo started making a squeaky noise, on idle its quiet and sounds like a mouse but is more high pitched and constant at higher revs, it sounds like its coming from the front of the engine . i removed the alternator and power steering belt and the noi...
by gazcull
Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:15 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: rs turbo cutting out
Replies: 8
Views: 2244

i had to change the relay that does the head lights a few weeks ago , maybe i disturbed something , i'll start there :)
by gazcull
Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: rs turbo cutting out
Replies: 8
Views: 2244

it cuts out suddenly just like the ignition has been switched , so probably not fuel pump then , maybe its an ignition fault???
by gazcull
Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: rs turbo cutting out
Replies: 8
Views: 2244

rs turbo cutting out

hi , wonder if any one can help, my 94 rs turbo engine in my l series has just developed a fault. it randomly cuts out, no warning , no engine check light. it generally stays off for between 2 to 30 seconds and starts again and all is fine, was doing it every 100 ks or so but that is now down to abo...
by gazcull
Tue Jul 03, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: 1994 rs turbo intercooler pump
Replies: 2
Views: 987

1994 rs turbo intercooler pump

hi my inter-cooler pump on my rs turbo powered l series has slowly got more and more noisy, a whining noise. trying to find a replacement are there any after market ones? or has anyone got a good second hand one? or has anyone repaired their's? cheers for any help :D
by gazcull
Fri May 11, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: error 24 air control valve???
Replies: 2
Views: 994

no it seems fine, doesn't start great when its cold but other than that all normal , is it worth taking apart and cleaning?
by gazcull
Thu May 10, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: error 24 air control valve???
Replies: 2
Views: 994

error 24 air control valve???

hi on my 88 l series with a 94 rs turbo motor i keep getting this random check engine light come up, to be honest its been there since i've owned the car (two years), but when i did the error read thing it comes up no errors, but one day as soon as the check engine light came on i stopped did the ne...
by gazcull
Wed May 09, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Suspension - Shocks, Springs and Upgrades
Topic: rear brake drum same as fwd??
Replies: 3
Views: 1643

rear brake drum same as fwd??

hey i really need some decent rear brake drums for my 88 lseries 4wd, are they the same as the 2wd ones? a friend has got a good set off a 2wd, cheers for the advice
by gazcull
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: Suspension - Shocks, Springs and Upgrades
Topic: l series brake upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 2701

i did notice that the rear hubs were a little scored, i think a machine maybe worth a try, and i like the idea of new flexi lines, the car has seen some action and they are probably the originals
by gazcull
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Suspension - Shocks, Springs and Upgrades
Topic: l series brake upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 2701

did you use vented discs??
by gazcull
Tue Apr 10, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: Suspension - Shocks, Springs and Upgrades
Topic: l series brake upgrade
Replies: 8
Views: 2701

l series brake upgrade

i'm sure this has been asked a million times, but i find the standard brake setup on my l series very poor, i've checked it over and i'm pretty sure its all ok, so the question is, can i upgrade the brakes without spending a fortune? a friend said vented discs and expensive brake pads will improve t...
by gazcull
Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:10 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: clutch pedal adjustment l series
Replies: 1
Views: 965

clutch pedal adjustment l series

maybe a silly question but.....i was told to keep my eye on the adjustment of my l series clutch cable which is easy enough, but the haynes manuel says 10 to 20mm pedal free play from all the way up until it starts pulling the cable which is cool , does it mean from where the pedal sits or if i lift...
by gazcull
Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: brake master cylinder upgrade l series??
Replies: 1
Views: 849

brake master cylinder upgrade l series??

hi after many looking round to see where my l series brake fiuld was disappearing to i found the master cylinder leaking , before i get a replacement/rebuild kit is there any other master cylinder that could fit to maybe improve the brakes a little??? just a thought :D
by gazcull
Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:53 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: insurance
Replies: 20
Views: 5013

insurance

hey wondering if anyone has any advice on insuring my l series/rsturbo, she's not worth a great deal but really wanna insure it at least third party. would thought i need an insurer cool with modified cars, cheers for any help
by gazcull
Mon Sep 05, 2011 2:24 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: where is the temp sensor
Replies: 0
Views: 4592

where is the temp sensor

hi think i have a problem with my engine coolant temp sensor, but i can't find it. the engine is a 1994 ej20 from a rs turbo liberty, cheers for any help
by gazcull
Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: starting problem
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

yeah i read the codes and it comes up clear, which is a bit weird, where exactly is the temp sensor, i can't seem to find it, cheers
by gazcull
Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: starting problem
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

and once started it seems fine
by gazcull
Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: starting problem
Replies: 8
Views: 2392

the check engine light does come on now and again and i have read the ecu and it comes up with no faults, but the coolant temp sensor sounds like a good bet, it only seems to happen when its been a chilly night. i have also noticed that fuel pump relay is connected straight to the ignition rather th...

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