Hi there,just picked up a very tidy 99 V5? Wagon
a few things I've noticed are the 4 pot front brakes & yellow injectors normally associated to STI model, are there anymore differences? Ecu,turbo?
Cheers
Be aware that factory Pistons run much closer tolerances than after market. Wiseco for instance recommend .002' for a street motor upto .005 for drags apps. Factory Pistons run 1/2 a thou.
Hes a marine engineer by trade so falls back on this. I 1st encounted him while managing an engine shop in Porirua. Certainly does talk the talk but cant back it up with the workmanship.
Avoid like the plague
Be very careful installing new seals.
A: different type for inlet & exhaust
B: make sure they slide on evenly,if they go on unevenly it can wreck the inside of them & deform the steel outer making them useless