Newbie True or False

**sixfingers** · 03-26-2005 05:45 AM

Hey folks...I'm new to Subaru's and I just purchased a new 2004 WRX, it was a demo and had a dealer installed Prodrive Stage 3 kit installed.

1. Anyway I am wondering are these boxer engines mechanically noisy? Listening to the engine outside at idle it sounds like its going to suck a valve ant moment....

2. So, do these engines need to have routine valve adjustments?

3. Are there replaceable timing belts at say 80 100 thousand miles?

Thanks for any insight..I tried a search but had no specific luck..

**Ragnar** · 03-26-2005 06:04 AM

1. Yes, Boxer's are noisy. Some people liken them to farm equipment. However, they are reliable and make great power in a small package.

2. No. Valve adjusting went out with mechanical lifters.

3. Yes, the timing belt can be replaced. Its one of the recommended service items around 60,000 miles.

**Darrell** · 03-26-2005 06:53 AM

I have a question: Why weren't any of the questions "True/False" as advertised

***RayfieldsWRX*** · 03-26-2005 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Darrell

I have a question: Why weren't any of the questions "True/False" as advertised

And why didn't your question have a question mark, so we could know that it's a "question", as advertised?

3. Yes, the timing belt can be replaced. Its one of the recommended service items around 60,000 miles.

Actually, the service schedule recommends "inspection" of the belt at 30, 60, and 90K miles, and replacement at 105K.

**sonicrx** · 03-26-2005 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by RayfieldsWRX

And why didn't your question have a question mark, so we could know that it's a "question", as advertised?

Actually, the service schedule recommends "inspection" of the belt at 30, 60, and 90K miles, and replacement at 105K.

that is by the book. hey i hit 500 posts it is my lucky day

**DTR rex** · 03-26-2005 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by RayfieldsWRX

Actually, the service schedule recommends "inspection" of the belt at 30, 60, and 90K miles, and replacement at 105K.

sweet! less work and money for me

**Darrell** · 03-26-2005 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by RayfieldsWRX

And why didn't your question have a question mark, so we could know that it's a "question", as advertised?

Neverending question. Zing.

**Just Be** · 03-26-2005 03:04 PM

Engine noise goes away when you upgrade to a better sound system. I recommend the Basslink sub and the Alpine XM receiver.

***RayfieldsWRX*** · 03-26-2005 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Just Be

Engine noise goes away when you upgrade to a better sound system. I recommend the Basslink sub and the Alpine XM receiver.

I also have a Basslink. Good stuff.

**sixfingers** · 03-26-2005 05:07 PM

Darrel..your video clip cracks me up....!

Boxer engines need valve adjustments...false
Timing belts don't need replacing.....false
Boxer engines are inherently noisy....true

Ok the stereo in this car sucks big time...! What can I do...replace whole thing? Or the speakers and add an amp? HELP

Whats the basslink?

***RayfieldsWRX*** · 03-26-2005 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by sixfingers

Ok the stereo in this car sucks big time...! What can I do...replace whole thing? Or the speakers and add an amp? HELP

Whats the basslink?

Basslink is a small, powered sub, made by Infinity. Fits neatly in a corner of the WRX trunk.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xoIdcBX...earch=basslink

I wasn't happy with the stereo 'til I had replaced the HU, added an amp, replaced front speakers, and add the sub.

**DTR rex** · 03-26-2005 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by RayfieldsWRX

Basslink is a small, powered sub, made by Infinity. Fits neatly in a corner of the WRX trunk.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xoIdcBX...earch=basslink

I wasn't happy with the stereo 'til I had replaced the HU, added an amp, replaced front speakers, and add the sub.

interesting... I never figured for a guy that would upgrade the sound system too.