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Bearo 19-07-2010 12:04 PM
New Car & Diagnostics
 
This is my first scooby and im not very clued up on them. It seems fine to me, boosts up fine no strange noises (i think). Im sure if i went to a meet one of u guys could tell me if it sounds ok though!

My question is, should i take it to a subaru specialist to have a good look at it, diagnostic tests and test for engine knocking, etc. Should i just wait for the MOT in October? How much would this normally cost and is it an all day job? Ta

Crowman 19-07-2010 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearo (Post 56172)
This is my first scooby and im not very clued up on them. It seems fine to me, boosts up fine no strange noises (i think). Im sure if i went to a meet one of u guys could tell me if it sounds ok though!

My question is, should i take it to a subaru specialist to have a good look at it, diagnostic tests and test for engine knocking, etc. Should i just wait for the MOT in October? How much would this normally cost and is it an all day job? Ta
To be honest, if you just want an opinion on if all seems ok i would get along to the next meet, be it south east scoobies, sussex or surrey scoobies as there are many people that have wide experience of scoobs.
If you want a health check as such it would be an idea to book it for a run on the rollers somewhere.
Surrey rolling road charge £75 plus vat for a power run

C. J. 19-07-2010 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Crowman (Post 56177)
To be honest, if you just want an opinion on if all seems ok i would get along to the next meet, be it south east scoobies, sussex or surrey scoobies as there are many people that have wide experience of scoobs.
If you want a health check as such it would be an idea to book it for a run on the rollers somewhere.
Surrey rolling road charge £75 plus vat for a power run
£45 for a power run £75 is for an hour :wink:

Bearo 19-07-2010 12:45 PM
Ok cheers, does a power run basically tell you if the car is running smoothly with no knocking?

Crowman 19-07-2010 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by C. J. (Post 56179)
£45 for a power run £75 is for an hour :wink:
Err so i got charged for an hour, when it took 10 minutes, Not happy now:(

worzel 19-07-2010 02:15 PM
:fight:

C. J. 19-07-2010 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Crowman (Post 56191)
Err so i got charged for an hour, when it took 10 minutes, Not happy now:(
Its a case of hour or any part of
Power run would be with out mapper sitting in the seat and be 5mins

worzel 19-07-2010 05:00 PM
In fairness, if you go regularly, Charlie does more often than not reduce it a bit for you.

Because you had 90% of the map set up in Staplehurst, it was always going to seem expensive. Just because it was virtually there.

Bearo 19-07-2010 05:54 PM
So is a run on the rollers the best and cheapest way to determine how well an engine is running?
Also, if an motor isnt running very well will it tell you what needs to be done, fixed or changed in order for the engine to run smoothly again? Cheers

worzel 19-07-2010 06:08 PM
In all honesty, you are better off taking it to a meet and letting the guys there have a look and a listen.

From there, once everyone has convinced you that you needs loads of shiny things for your scooby, you spend loads of hard earned on all manner of things, then you call Simon (JGM) for a remap, done on the rollers and it happy days all round.

Thats how I see it :whistle:

C. J. 19-07-2010 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Bearo (Post 56246)
So is a run on the rollers the best and cheapest way to determine how well an engine is running?
Yes ...

worzel 19-07-2010 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by C. J. (Post 56251)
Yes ...
Roller junkie :lol:

Anger 19-07-2010 06:22 PM
Hardly the cheapest

I ran my uk for 3 years with out a problem from just doing a diagnostic one a month to make sure the ecu wasnt showing any fault codes.... cant get much cheaper than that


Is your car standard or has it been modded... if modded past a certain level i would get it on the rollers

Bearo 19-07-2010 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Anger (Post 56254)
Hardly the cheapest

I ran my uk for 3 years with out a problem from just doing a diagnostic one a month to make sure the ecu wasnt showing any fault codes.... cant get much cheaper than that


Is your car standard or has it been modded... if modded past a certain level i would get it on the rollers
Well apparently its completely standard. It has had an engine rebuild 5k miles ago which is what makes me think i probably should put it on then rollers?!

Anger 19-07-2010 06:49 PM
If your worried... then for peace of mind it has to go on the rollers mate :)

Bearo 19-07-2010 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Anger (Post 56258)
If your worried... then for peace of mind it has to go on the rollers mate :)
Yeah lol. Sorry to be a pain but does going on the rollers bring up any ecu fault codes or is this something a normal garage has to do? .. i really am a newb.:grin:

Anger 19-07-2010 07:03 PM
The rollers will show if the fueling is right and if theres any knock/det

You have connectors under the dash that can be connected to show if theres any ecu fault codes coming up

Simons (Jollygreenmonster) website
http://www.jollygreenmonster.com/error_codes.asp.htm

Bearo 19-07-2010 07:06 PM
nice one Anger thanks!

C. J. 19-07-2010 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Anger (Post 56258)
If your worried... then for peace of mind it has to go on the rollers mate :)
so that would be a yes then
same anwser just drawn out !

Anger 19-07-2010 07:37 PM
I was looking for the facts... why you was just selling Charlies rollers

C. J. 19-07-2010 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Anger (Post 56268)
I was looking for the facts... why you was just selling Charlies rollers
Where did i mention charlies rollers ?
Plus question asked
"So is a run on the rollers the best and cheapest way to determine how well an engine is running? "

Bearo 19-07-2010 08:40 PM
Just did a fault code check and all is good, thanks for the link anger :doubleup: I still might go for a run on the rollers next month or something though just out of interest.

Scott.T 19-07-2010 09:20 PM
If the ECU check came up clear, there are no rattles when you start, no rattles when you drive and the oil looks like oil and not mayonaise, then all sounds good.

If it has a boost gauge ,make a note of what it reads at full boost and report back with model year info.

I will let you know if it's boosting OK.
I can aso check the fuelling to verify the MAF if you bring it along to a meet and let me know beforehand.

Bearo 19-07-2010 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverSurfer (Post 56280)
If the ECU check came up clear, there are no rattles when you start, no rattles when you drive and the oil looks like oil and not mayonaise, then all sounds good.

If it has a boost gauge ,make a note of what it reads at full boost and report back with model year info.

I will let you know if it's boosting OK.
I can aso check the fuelling to verify the MAF if you bring it along to a meet and let me know beforehand.
Thanks m8, its a my98 and sadly i dont have a boost gauge as its all standard. I would like one although i doubt im capable of a DIY job yet.


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