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Is it using the Subaru temp sender or, modified to use to use the VW one? My loom was done by Subaru Surgery  (2001 EJ25) over a year ago and I think he adds a resistor to the circuit to get the Subaru sensor output roughly in line with the VW gauge but there may be other ways of doing it.  Do you ...

Update on this one.  I got it up to operating temp (3/4 on the engine temp again.)  Checked out the engine with my laser thermometer and no part of the engine was over 90c so I've now confirmed that my gauge is just showing around 90C at 3/4.  I can live with that. I did notice that the coolant tank...

The only thought I have is a dirty or tired coolant shortage sensor... Or a shortage indicator module playing up. But as said already, if it behaves well, and doesn't sneak past the 3/4 mark, then I would not worry. The gauge is just a guide, not an exact reading of the true engine temperature. It ...

davidoft1 wrote:Feel the hoses and get a laser thermometer to check actual engine temp, mismatches sender and gauges can be unreliable but if the gauge is steady it’s most likely the temps fine

Perfect thanks, I'll dig out the thermometer

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Hi all, I recently bought a well looked after1986 Reg T25 that had a Subaru conversion done in 2014 with a pre 2003 Legacy engine.  It's done 5k since the conversion.  It was used only occasionally by it's previous keeper and kept indoors. I'm using it more regularly but have noticed that the engine...

That will be next on my list once this rain has stopped, thanks

R0B wrote: ↑24 Feb 2024, 10:29 A good going over with carnauba wax will help.

Thanks for the advice. I have something that could give some level of protection. Maybe it's time for a car port. Hard standing is a good start as it will keep it out of the damp ground. Do you have a location in the lee of a building? So it isn't bearing the brunt of the weather? If you could build...

Just realised this is in the wrong forum, apologies. If one of the admins could move it (or let me know how to move/E D I T) to general chat that would be great.  Thanks

Hi all, I've recently purchased a 1986 Holdsworth fitted with a subara legacy 2.5 (the sound put a smile on my face immediately). It has been undersealed and the paintwork is in pretty good condition for its age with no visible rusting, bubbles or nasty seams.  It has been kept indoors for the last ...

Hi all, I'm new to the forum and am the latest custodian of a 1986 Holdsworth  elevating pop top.  It's in great condition but I'm missing the bed board(s) from the top sleeping area.  Has anyone got any plans, photos, dimensions or even just a description of what they should look like?   I'm not ev...