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by stephenH
Wed Aug 25, 2004 11:36 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: lpg
Replies: 0
Views: 446

lpg

[color=red][/color]Has anyone ever tried an LPG conversion on a 1995 impreza wrx ? I know it sounds crazy but im running 120miles/day in the UK which is scary money at 25mpg.......
can this be done DIY ?
Any advise most apreciated
by stephenH
Thu Mar 11, 2004 9:57 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: cold start problems
Replies: 10
Views: 1299

cold start follow up

Hi all, well when I got to the Subie last night same no start condition, pulled out coolant temp sensor & tested as follows straight from car ( around 3 deg C ) 4.01Kohms , warmed up by hand ( possibly 20 deg C ) 2.5Kohms which sounds about right, stuck sensor in the freezer for 20 mins to drop ...
by stephenH
Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:13 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: cold start problems
Replies: 10
Views: 1299

cold start update

thanks for your responces guys, as I kinda expected when I got to the car last night it started 1st try with no throttle ( admitedly a bit warmer than in the morning ) !! grrrr Changed filter for new one ( nice easy job didnt bother killing pump etc just carefull with a cloth. ) will order new coola...
by stephenH
Tue Mar 09, 2004 4:47 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: cold start problems
Replies: 10
Views: 1299

no start continued

Thanks again for your advise VRG3, im using 10w40 engine oil & have tried many different levels of throttle but the only one which even sounds close to firing is pedal to the floor , like I say if its a warm day starts first time every time no problem , sound like it could be the coolant temp se...
by stephenH
Tue Mar 09, 2004 2:37 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: cold start problems
Replies: 10
Views: 1299

cold start problems

Hi all, recently run into some really cold weather ( for Aberdeen anyway ) -10 deg c etc.. & 1992 legacy 2.2 injection auto has become a real bitch to start, checked for spark & all ok ( re previous post especially of VRG3 is watching ! ) Sounds like no fuel, eventually will fire with thrott...
by stephenH
Fri Feb 13, 2004 10:05 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 91 manual 2 plugs no spark
Replies: 5
Views: 1346

ecu differences

Hi vrg3 the connectors appear to be very similar if not identical , they are all slightly off color white appart from the ignition related connector which is yellow. is there any way of testing/replacing the transistor you mentioned ? im no electronics expert but could probably handle removing &...
by stephenH
Thu Feb 12, 2004 6:16 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 91 manual 2 plugs no spark
Replies: 5
Views: 1346

update on ECU differences

thanks for your rapid responce vrg3 the differences ( as far as I can remember cause im not next to cars ) btn the wiring that I noticed straight away was on the RA5 connector of 91 from inboard end there are 2 wires then one missed space then 2 more wires which I think are the ones going to the ign...
by stephenH
Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:57 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 91 manual 2 plugs no spark
Replies: 5
Views: 1346

91 manual 2 plugs no spark

Hope someone can help with my first post, I have 91 legacy estate manual 2.2 non turbo car will not start because the back 2 spark plugs are not firing. Have checked coils as per this BBS advise, swapped igniter from known good car, checked continuity of all wiring from ECU through igniter to coils ...