buffalo Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 Ok, last july it was the head gasket that went now a new year and a new problem, bottom ends gone. i do not know for sure wot it is but would bet my mortgage something in the bottom ends gone, quick synopsis there was a loss of power over say a week then yesterday as i drove it out my street there was a lot of gawd awful screeching and knocking then then the engine gave up. the dipstick was dry, put around four litres in and eventually it read on the dipstick, the car turned over n sounded like normal believe it or not but that was short lived. pretty sure its now seized. i cant believe it, i didnt think these thing 'just happened' as i let the car warm up and down i would hardly say i use it to its full potential. the car is 03 blobeye with 45k on the car and around 300bhp, hardly engine breaking stuff?? what are my options? are there any rebuilding firms up and around here or are they all down south? do i just buy an sti engine? (what would be the implications of that, gbox, ecu etc?) do i buy a 2.5 bottom end? does these go straight on? i really dnt know where to start and if i'm honest i loathe to spend any money on it as it seems ive spent more fixing it (turbo's, headgasket) than i have modifying it, and i've not skimped on the mods. is 2k going to be anywhere near enough to have my baby back running again? i guess tbh that i want to gain something out of this mess so would be looking to improve on my stable of horses in the process without breaking the bank.
terzo neil Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 does it turn over at all, does it try to start ? where are you
RA Dunk Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 if i wasnt worried about my job at the minute i would have been away with one of these with a CDB http://bbs.scoobynet.com/trader-announceme...er-engines.html
buffalo Posted January 31, 2009 Author Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) east kilbride, south lanarkshire. na it doesnt want to know anymore. acid would that cure my problems? is it a simple case of buying one of these and bolting it straight on? would i see a gain in horse power/torque (i'm figuring i'd obviously need another map) just read a wee bit more, they're in devon and refurb your block, so thats that out the window Edited January 31, 2009 by buffalo
paul555sti Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 Did you check the oil regularly? It sounds strange that the dip stick was dry, where has all the oil gone if you had to put that much in to get it to show on the dipstick? The deal that acid has put up requires you to provide a block for them to build that deal. You will need to strip yours to find out whats wrong with it and what can be saved or what needs replaced.
RA Dunk Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 acid would that cure my problems? is it a simple case of buying one of these and bolting it straight on? would i see a gain in horse power/torque (i'm figuring i'd obviously need another map) well i havent ever heard anything bad about them and a ten day turnaround isnt too bad , for a fully forged and stroked CDB 1800 squid isnt too bad , with the increased stroke these 2.1`s seemingly boost very well think Coulty on here did a 11 second run at crail with a 20G turbo, yes it should bolt straight on but i would be wondering why the old one went pop before i used any of the old parts again maybe somebody who has a bit more mechanical savvy could shed a bit of light on it
craigdmcd Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 Buffalo, the first thing you need to find out is why it was losing oil. To require 4 litres of oil means that it was dry, and that it is quite possible that you wouldn't want to use much of what is left in your engine. The engine that is in the S/Net thread is very nice, but £1800 is for the price of the short block. At that you still need to put heads on it, with quality gaskets, as well as renewing all the rocker gaskets, seals etc. . Add in the price of labour and I doubt you'll see much change out of 3 grand. Fitted like this, it won't have any more power until you do supporting mods (De-cat, bigger intercooler, bigger turbo, bigger injectors, re-map - where do you stop - ask FAI17). Second option is to contact Wilky on this thread JDM Sti bottom end, to see if this is still available. You still need all the bits that are listed on the previous engine build, but you will be a grand better off, and the engine is nearly as strong. The big if on both of these builds is whether your heads are ok, which is anyone's guess. Third option is the 2001 WRX engine that I have for sale. It's been removed because I'm putting a 2.5 in. It is complete with heads and everything, has done 50K, so performance wise it is no better, but is the cheapest option. I'll have it fitted with new oil, coolant, plugs and timing belt for £1200. BTW, I'm in Blantyre if you need any advice. Cheers Craig
buffalo Posted January 31, 2009 Author Posted January 31, 2009 yeah mine is a wrx too, how would this work with my ecutek liscence? would it be a straight swap, ie exhuast fitting etc the same? last summer the timing belt, water pump etc were done when the headgasket was done, though i'm guessing the top end could have some issues now. out of curiousity how much did your 2.5 cost you? i guess theres no guarantee (spelling? lol) though that this wont happen again to your engine tho? are you a mechanic or do you just know your stuff? yeah i agree about the oil, i'm assuming a cracked block or a blocked oil return hole or something? the oil and filter was changed in july and as it is a newage (6 monthly oil/filter change?) was planning one very soon. i must admit i probably dnt check it as often as i should, however i topped it up say end of Nov and dnt give it much stick so surprised to find the dipstick bone dry 6-8weeks later. is a 2.5 sti engine out a breaker a straight swap option? giving up on the power gains option now as i just want it fixed
RA Dunk Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 however i topped it up say end of Nov and dnt give it much stick so surprised to find the dipstick bone dry 6-8weeks later. you hadnt checked your oil level since november?
buffalo Posted January 31, 2009 Author Posted January 31, 2009 should that be an 'insert 'DOH' here.........' didnt think i gave it the punishment, miles (200 roughly a fortnight) to have to check it say weekly. guess ive learned now tho
RA Dunk Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 should that be an 'insert 'DOH' here.........'didnt think i gave it the punishment, miles (200 roughly a fortnight) to have to check it say weekly. guess ive learned now tho i check mine every two days, i guess i am paranoid about these things, but my paranoia has paid off cause im going through more than i would like too as well
craigdmcd Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 yeah mine is a wrx too, how would this work with my ecutek liscence? would it be a straight swap, ie exhuast fitting etc the same? last summer the timing belt, water pump etc were done when the headgasket was done, though i'm guessing the top end could have some issues now. out of curiousity how much did your 2.5 cost you?i guess theres no guarantee (spelling? lol) though that this wont happen again to your engine tho? are you a mechanic or do you just know your stuff? yeah i agree about the oil, i'm assuming a cracked block or a blocked oil return hole or something? the oil and filter was changed in july and as it is a newage (6 monthly oil/filter change?) was planning one very soon. i must admit i probably dnt check it as often as i should, however i topped it up say end of Nov and dnt give it much stick so surprised to find the dipstick bone dry 6-8weeks later. is a 2.5 sti engine out a breaker a straight swap option? giving up on the power gains option now as i just want it fixed The 2.5 was bought as part of a package with a car, so don't have an exact cost. Everything transfers from your car, exhaust manifolds, inlet manifolds, turbo, ECU, so could build it to what spec you want, or just leave it as and bolt everything on. Yes I am a mechanic, and work in my father's garage in Paisley. Done work for quite a few folk on here, and nobody has mentioned anything bad yet (although I don't know if they are just being polite!). To be fair, I don't check my oil anywhere near enough, but in any of my 2 litres , I never seem to use any. I have heard of 2.5's using quite a bit, so I'm going to have to change that habit. To fit a 2.5, you will possibly need different injectors, and at least a remap to use it, but at least you already have the Ecutek license. Just keep asking the questions if it helps you decide what direction to go
geoffg Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) Buffalo, Craig did the clutch on mine. If you need any work done i'd go to Craig. He knows his stuff, and has the right gear to do the job. Geoff Edited January 31, 2009 by geoffg
craigdmcd Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 Buffalo,Craig did the clutch on mine. If you need any work done i'd go to Craig. He knows his stuff, and has the right gear to do the job. Geoff Why thank you kind Sir, commision cheque is on it's way
buffalo Posted January 31, 2009 Author Posted January 31, 2009 so what, would it be case of gettin it towed to ur dads premises? are you in a rush to dispose of your old engine, as maybe this gives me room to source a bigger turbo, injectors and intercooler. i guess it would be smart to change the clutch at this stage too?
craigdmcd Posted January 31, 2009 Posted January 31, 2009 No desperate rush mate. I've sent you a goat, so we can hopefully get you sorted out.
mystery machine Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Sorry to hear about that, Buffalo - hope you get it sorted. Very concerning indeed that the oil level in one of these cars could be four litres off registering on the dipstick and your oil pressure light didn't even come on
fai17 Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Buffalo, the first thing you need to find out is why it was losing oil. To require 4 litres of oil means that it was dry, and that it is quite possible that you wouldn't want to use much of what is left in your engine. The engine that is in the S/Net thread is very nice, but £1800 is for the price of the short block. At that you still need to put heads on it, with quality gaskets, as well as renewing all the rocker gaskets, seals etc. . Add in the price of labour and I doubt you'll see much change out of 3 grand. Fitted like this, it won't have any more power until you do supporting mods (De-cat, bigger intercooler, bigger turbo, bigger injectors, re-map - where do you stop - ask FAI17). Second option is to contact Wilky on this thread JDM Sti bottom end, to see if this is still available. You still need all the bits that are listed on the previous engine build, but you will be a grand better off, and the engine is nearly as strong. The big if on both of these builds is whether your heads are ok, which is anyone's guess. Third option is the 2001 WRX engine that I have for sale. It's been removed because I'm putting a 2.5 in. It is complete with heads and everything, has done 50K, so performance wise it is no better, but is the cheapest option. I'll have it fitted with new oil, coolant, plugs and timing belt for £1200. BTW, I'm in Blantyre if you need any advice. Cheers Craig The thing to work out is your own budget as that will ultimately determine what you are going to replace it with. And btw its never enough power even tho you can't drive the thing...LOL As for Craig's offer...i would say that is a really good deal and you will not find a better price fitted than any garage that i know of.That is by far you cheapest option.
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