Baz81 Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Ladies and Genteman this is a call from help. My first 3 days of joy with my new purchase have ended in pain.. I now have a lovely knocking sound from the front of the engine ! (42k with a full history is rubbing salt into the sore bits ) Initial diagnosis, Cracked piston, big ends?!?! The 64,000 pound question is yet to be answered.. I'm looking for help with costings of short engines, engines available for sale? Just any help or direction.
dave_morgan Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Oh dear - doesn't sound good !! Engine prices vary a fair bit depending on what you need, so what are the car details? uk/jap/sti etc. Dave
Edinburgh-Chris Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 it depends on where you are mate but Steve Whtison through here in Edinburgh has great knowledge with regards to engine rebuilds and would be happy to assist. He just finished some work on my car and the workmanship was spot on. I recon there are other people on here who would happily recomend him for work like this! Good luck mate, Chris
briforbes Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Hi Baz, I found myself in the same position as you after one day of STI ownership....so I know how you must be feeling. I researched all possible avenues - but decided that the best option for me was to get my existing block rebuilt. I had originally decided to go for a 2nd hand engine as these are generally a bit cheaper than a rebuild, however most had done around 30,000 miles, and what with my bottom end having broken at 41,000 miles, I couldn't see this being a sensible option in the long term. For a few hundred more my engine is now being rebuilt with new crank, bearings etc and will have the modified oil pump fitted to prevent that potentially causing engine failure in the future. I also get a full 12 month warranty, which as I will be using the car for work is a big peace of mind thing to me. PM 22B-Andy from here as that's who is doing my rebuild. Hope you get it sorted soon - you'll wince every time you walk past it until you do! Cheers, Brian
paddy247 Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Baz soz to hear of that, Give the guys at AWD MOTORSPORT a call they will sort you out! perth 01738 633336
Baz81 Posted February 1, 2006 Author Posted February 1, 2006 Cheers for the responses guy's.. Scott (sma01) is making a few lines of enquires for me but there's been talk of a 3k bill in the air for a rebuild.. Just for more info. Its a 99 classic UK Turbo.. (So Guttted!!) Is the oil pump the problem?? whats Subarus take on that??
briforbes Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 £3k sounds a bit rich, it needn't cost that. www.importcarparts.co.uk are offering rebuilt engines with new crank, pistons, rods etc on an exchange basis for £900 plus VAT, based on an impreza turbo such as the one you have. I would have a look at that as a possible option, the guy there is quite friendly and will go through various options with you. He also usually has a stock of second hand engines and short motors also. There have been stories of the pistons in the oil pumps sticking due to a potential design fault, if they do fail they could cause bearings to run dry which would lead to a broken bottom end. Rebuild time is a good opportunity to fit one and for the amount they cost would be a worthwhile mod for peace of mind if nothing else. Bri
Baz81 Posted February 1, 2006 Author Posted February 1, 2006 I've sent an email to AWD and Importcarparts to see what the boys are saying.. It's mad I work for a car group and not one subaru tech to be had ! shocking.. Must say Bri you've pulled me down from the rafters, lets hope that there more good news to be had
Gumball Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 CONSUMER TRADING ACT OR WHATEVER BAWS ITS CALLED. YOU HAVE 14 DAYS TO RETURN THE CAR TO WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT AND GET YOUR MONEY BACK/FINANCE TORN UP GO NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET IT TAKEN BACK AND IF THEY TRY AND FERK YOU OFF SAY- "listen pieheads, i bought this in good faith so.......go get me my wonga out the safe and i wont tell anyone hos bad your cars are" GO NOW
RS Grant Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 I agree with Gumball..... Would defo be asking the person you bought it off for money back, or to foot the bill of a rebuild. If they say they will rebuild it, then send the fecker to a Subaru Dealer and nothing else.. Make 'em pay!! Cheers, Grant
dave_morgan Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Depends whether you bought it from a garage or not though. Not much come back with private purchases though
G.Mac Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 If you got it from a garage GO WITH GUMBALLS SUGGESTION - ASAP Graeme
sma01 Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 Baz, like I said earlier on mate, give Dunc a phone(01324 812212) and he will sort you out....I was going on a guess of around £35, as was getting quoted prices of just over that for a new 2.5 engine from Teg Sport not enough power to be had for me tho scott
Baz81 Posted February 4, 2006 Author Posted February 4, 2006 Thanks for your help on this issue guy's, especially Pag Bear (smao1, aka Scott) I'm in the trade and got the car from my place of employement and was thinking I had a engine rebuild on a car I just got pushed up my ar*e... I can't give to much detail but the sun was shinning on me and we have a deal sorted but means the fun is capped for a month and i have a 106 smoker to get me from A to B in the mean time. But this post is in my mind incase Mr Pete Tong visits !!! Thanks again.. It feels like a family in here..
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