vortex

svxual · #1 10-31-2007, 05:00 AM

ok i have just bid on the nz trademe site for a turbo vortex,, it has a head gasket issue?? is this a easy fix ?? plus what else should i look for ?? its going cheap prob could get for under 400..
thanks
wouldnt mind one ae that would make 3 coupes ... got a 74 gsr but wont talk bout that one on here as its a mongrel with a rs2000 ford motor (hey i bought it like that so dont blame me)

huck369 · #2 10-31-2007, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by svxual

ok i have just bid on the nz trademe site for a turbo vortex,, it has a head gasket issue?? is this a easy fix ?? plus what else should i look for ?? its going cheap prob could get for under 400..
thanks
wouldnt mind one ae that would make 3 coupes ... got a 74 gsr but wont talk bout that one on here as its a mongrel with a rs2000 ford motor (hey i bought it like that so dont blame me)

Go here to the disscussion forums, for all the info you need on the 1st Gen Alcyone /Vortex / XT
http://subaruxt.com/

The head gasket is not to bad to replace...but do BOTH of them, and have the heads checked and milled before you put it back together.

svxual · #3 10-31-2007, 05:15 AM

cheers....

subbieatnz · #4 11-02-2007, 04:31 AM

thats my car lol im on that site 2

subbieatnz · #5 11-02-2007, 04:33 AM

and yea u can get it cheaper than 400 2

i need it 2 go reasonly soon. thanxs