spamula
03 January 2007, 21:18
Confirmed new head or engine the options:
I have a new import white 95 WRX 260 bhp, tinted windows, upgraded exhaust stainless steel, sti strut brace carbon fibre 60k miles. No rust bodywork A1, recent cambelt change, service oil/filter.
Do I get a new engine 30k miles £700 delivered + £300 fitting?
Get a new head gasket at around £800 fitted?
Sell car as is, car running A1 but getting hot. Will sell for £2200 with new 12 MOT??
Car not yet registered PM me if interested!
turboDean
03 January 2007, 22:11
£800 to do a head gasket that sounds very expensive.
lightwave693
03 January 2007, 22:46
are you certain its the head thats causing the problem? head gasket is an engine out jobbie, could imagine 800 being a figure after labour, parts and a possible skim etc.
300 to fit an engine seems a bit high i think.....if the car has some sort of service history id get it fixed personally. but id carry out all tests know to man!
spamula
03 January 2007, 23:07
Defo head.
Done a coolant gas test comes out positive, temp gauge was disconnected, thermostat was ripped out litteraly.
Coolant is rising through the overflow and steam pooring water out. Some steam out exhaust but not while driving. Engine temp very hot on max.
spamula
04 January 2007, 09:42
ace motor sport quoted 1200 to 1500, the prices are mental
wide
04 January 2007, 14:29
go for new engine , it must have some garantees?
big daz2
04 January 2007, 17:55
id go for the new engine option if you can aford it,scoobys are haerd enough to sell in good working order let alone when there broke.you can buy a m reg wrx for 3k nowadays so i think this is your best option.
spamula
05 January 2007, 23:50
David coe about 920, ace 1200-1500, api inc. collection plus new rad 1150 for a new head gasket.
New engine under 30k miles, 700 inc. fitting about a grand.
Silver Scooby Sport
06 January 2007, 13:12
Buy a new engine break and sell the good spares from your old one.