Crank Regrind / Replacement

[McGoo]

A few months ago I swapped out the engine on my MY95 WRX as the Big ends had started to go.

I now have an EJ20 block sitting here and I am wondering if it is worth repairing.

Does anyone know, local or otherwise, anywhere that could regrind the Crankshaft or supply a replacement and if so what kinda cash I'd be expected to pay for this.

Many thanks in advance

Davie

[craig mac]

McGoo

If local is Aberdeen then i know a firm that would do it for you.

Drop me a PM if you are ABZ

Craig

[wilky]

I know of two people who have had an EJ20 crank reground and oversized bearings fitted to compensate,and both times its ended in tears. Like everyone here its a big learning curve we are on, it may work for a while, but from what I have seen, especially if you like it on the power side, I would get a new crank, if thats whats needed. Its got something to do with the balance of the flat 4 engine, perhapes someone with a bit more engineering know how could explain better but I would say a new crank would be better. I was going to get my crank ground once a couple of years ago and was told it was not the way ahead.

Callum W

[the squiggle]

Agree with Wilky as the Big End journals are already on the small side as std and any kind of skimming or regrind.

The Big End journals are smaller on a Impreza then a Saxo..........

Grant

[McGoo]

@Craig - Sorry, I should have said. Local is GLA not ABZ. Thanks anyway.

@Wilky / Grant - Cheers chaps. Looks like I should be looking at a new 'un then.

Fortunately its not urgent at the moment. Just deciding if it is worth doing to recoup some of the cash I paid out on the new unit I have by fixing the old one and selling it.

Note - it wouldn't be me doing any work as I know next to sod all on anything more than "Technic Lego" and Ford Crossflows which are not too dissimilar

Thanks again

Davie