thegiraffe

I wanted to stay full recirculation and go with a design that looked as close to stock as possible. So I went with the Turbosmart TS-0203-1223 Kompact 34 mm Plumb Back Universal Fit Blow Off Valve. It was around 125 on Amazon, and I have to say it is working really well. I am thinking my BPV might of been not holding boost very well. But I don't have any scientific data to prove it. I also zip tied the vacuum line before I slid it on and put a little spit on the barb fitting to make it more slippery and hopefully help glue it a bit. I remember hearing people use to use hair spray on barb fittings for extra bite.

Hmm, It just doesn't feel as good or satisfying when the part slides into place.

I just installed an upgraded BPV yesterday as a pre-caution. I feel like the car is holding boost better but it is not a scientific test. The is some more noise but it is only re-circ so it could just be my mind. I would definitely agree, if you can remove the passenger side radiator fan it will make your life alot easier. Its just two 10mm bolts, an electrical connection that is easy to get at and wiggle the fan out around the upper radiator hose. The hose connecting the BPV to the Charge pipe was the hardest to remove. I did this when the car was cold, it might be easier if the car is warm. The Clamps holding the BPV are both the locking spring and standard worm gear type. I would recommend trying to "lock" the spring clamp underneath first and then loosing the worm gear second so the screw part doesnt slide to the underside of the hose. It is helpful if you have a mechnics mirror for this. When removing it seems like removing the hose from the BPV to turbo inlet has to go first and then the Recirc hose is second to wiggle out. To install you have to do Recirc hose and then turbo inlet hose because of the lack of wiggle room. I have one of these tools and it always makes my life easier for trying to pry parts out of tubes. Just becareful not to stab yourself or anthing else, but I like this tool because you can generate alot of localized leverage and get between teh part and tube. Here is the link: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/lisle-4148/tools---equipment-16488/tools-17919/mechanics-tools-16816/cooling-system-tools-18949/hose-remover-tool/80230/4414194 I have found this removal tools helps seperate the parts that glue themselves togethor overtime without damaging the hose or OEM part. You can feel the parts letting go of eachother through the tool. I would also recommend using a little silionce spray during reassembly, I never like putting parts in completly dry. but all you need is a little spray and dab to coat the surface.

^^ Thanks for this and the other comments. I am definitely not the best manual driver, but its good it know I am not alone with these concerns. As I drive the car more I am sure I will just learn how to work around these.

Does anyone else have trouble shifting into 1st with the LGT 6MT when the car is moving and also with the 1 -2 shift? All other shifts seem fine but those two "moves" feel very forced. It seems to only like to go into first if I am at a dead stop which has been really frustrating. I am also wondering if there is a wear in period sinse the transmission was just rebuilt and its only been a couple hundred miles and I am just impatient / not a fantastic manual driver. I am in a colder climate so their has potential for a very big temp swing and I have been trying to double cltuch to help with the smothness. I have fresh Subaru High Performance 75W90 in the transmission (not extra-s) and I was thinking about switching to Motul 300 75W90 as a first attempt at the concern? Does anyone have any recommendations or similar expiernces with the LGT 6MT transmission? Edit: Well I overlooked the link and tired to find all of the information I could on this. Is this still the recommend fluid setup for the 6MT?

Ordered a DeatschWerks fuel pump today! P/N 9-301S-1005, So excited to check the condition of my original pump and filter and see how clean the tank is.

The before and after print out as stated above is key, When I used to work on cars I remember seeing lazy mechanics pull down on the "fronts" of vehicles to bring them within spec on the screen. I always try to be-friend whoever is working on my car to watch them do and it make sure they are doing it right.