2014 sti mucky engine bay?

[Garynogrip]

The sti I am about to purchase has a really mucky engine bay, dealer has told me that Subaru told him it's because the muck stick to it as it has a waxy residue on it, can anyone confirm this?

Gary

[andburg]

or the undertray is missing is the simplest explanation

[rb5er]

If its done a few miles and the engine not been spruced up at all by the dealer then I wouldnt be surprised if its a bit mucky.

How dirty are we talking and how many miles?

[Garynogrip]

It's covered only 8500 miles, didn't see if the tray was missing, my 97 legacy is spotless in comparison, have asked for proof of this from Subaru (never heard of waxing the engine before) or a spanking clean engine on Saturday so I can monitor if something is leaking!

[RB5Bird]

Mine was, and still mostly is, covered in a greeny wax stuff. They coat it to protect it while on the ship over from Japan. I wouldn't worry about it.

[Garynogrip]

RB5Bird said:

Mine was, and still mostly is, covered in a greeny wax stuff. They coat it to protect it while on the ship over from Japan. I wouldn't worry about it.

Makes sense, cheers!

[JM5]

Yep bought mine new and it came covered in green gunk also!

[cailean]

comes on Foresters too and gunk sticks to it.

[Garynogrip]

Well, probably should have just left it but just couldn't lol.....

[Jonrav]

What did you clean it with?

[Garynogrip]

Elbow grease and some brake cleaner