Jan 16, 2008 · Another option is to use or find someone with a steam cleaner. This is only necessary if the engine bay is really caked up. After that initial cleaning though regular cleanings with Simple Green will do the job. I clean my engine when I go to the car wash. I just spray the engine down with undiluted SG let it soak and then hose it off.

Feb 24, 2020 · This week we are featuring some of the cleanest GC's we've come across in a long time, and they just happened to all be swapped and owned by a group of close friends. ...more.

Aug 6, 2018 · I've been looking for a clean gc8 to swap the motor into for a while now but clean ones are hard to come by for cheap in the northeast. So today I found a 2004 2.5rs that seems to be very clean (body) but the motor is junk and the seller is asking $500 for it.

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Harrison brought his clean GC8 in a for touch up tune after getting a bypass valve fitted to the exhaust. This beast is owner built, which consists of...

Jun 3, 2010 · Engines out..Cleaning questions Jump to Latest 1.3K views 12 replies

Jul 26, 2023 · Hi all, currently restoring a 1998 GC8 and it’s developed a rough idle. Took off the IACV as part of the diagnosis/repair and damn did it need a clean! Here’s some before and afters!

Clean GC8 STi’s are starting to get very rare- we had 3 very neat examples in at one time

Mar 29, 2005 · I'd recommend a normal hose, with hot water if possible.. 1. Wet-down the entire front end of your car before popping your hood, this will prevent the degreaser from eating up your paint... 2. Get a spray bottle of degreaser and cut it properly with water if necessary.

Jan 20, 2023 · Catch the gas with a bucket that has a white towel in it to see if there is rust in the lines. If the gas is a light honey color from being old, that is okay. If it is orange then you have rust and need to replace the lines.

Jan 11, 2010 · My IACV is in serious need of some cleaning. Upon startup my car will blip really quickly and stall out. Sometimes when it's running cold the throttle will more or less stick on decel and hold the RPM's up with the clutch in.

Oct 30, 2021 · Checking and crosschecking part numbers, torque settings and bearing clearances is the most important part of any engine rebuild. I measured the bearing journals of the crank as well as double-checking the thickness of the new King bearings I purchased.

Sep 28, 2016 · Especially when considering how much other AWD cars weight, I think the GC8 is an awesome platform to tune into a fun little track/drag car. There is no arguing that such a clean and well executed example as Nico’s is a sight to be seen even when it’s standing still.

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Jul 16, 2023 · The Subaru WRX GC8 Sedan, produced from 1992 to 2000, is a performance-oriented vehicle cherished by many. To keep it in optimal running condition, consistent care and maintenance is key. This guide provides detailed steps to help maintain your WRX GC8 Sedan.

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Today we carry out a full mechanical inspection on our GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX. We discuss CV Boots, Brakes, Diffs, Gearboxes and more

Sep 11, 2010 · I just had a friend tell me that a good way to clean out a motor is to replace one of the quarts of oil with a quart of automatic transmission fluid, run it for about 100 miles, then change it while it's still hot.

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