im posting this thread for a friend who`s big end went in his STI type R Version 4 today anyone got a reccomendation as to where he can get a reasonably priced rebuild, with a proper warranty?

 

Try AnG services in Park Royal. Ask for Angie.

 

whats the mileage of the car?

 

33,000 miles on her only had it a year

 

have you had the oil changed recently by any chance..??? what petrol do you run it on..??? and any mods..??

Dan

 

www.scoobyclinic.com doing a build for my m8 at the moe at very very good price.

call em tell me if I'm wrong?

if you had an oil change recently it will be crank dammage just like my m8's

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he uses optimax no mods, serviced about 3months ago

 

All these 'big end gone' threads are really putting me off the STi Type r's.....

 

Dont let it put you off!! like all highly tuned turbo cars they are oil dependant if you purchase a car from someone who has changed the oil frequently you have a better chance of it not going bang..

 

unless they no how to do it properly... ie cranking the engine over without it starting until the engine oil pressure light goes out....

Dan

 

seriously though, I want to buy a scoob so that I have a fairly reliable motor that is still rapid.

It is worrying that the big ends etc can go within 30K miles!!

Are there any initial signs or do they suddenly go pop and leave you with an engine that needs some serious dosh chucking at it?

 

Hi

I had a big end go it seems a common thing on these car I got mine done at thames valley sports really good and helpful.

My car is running like a dream now oh his number 01189451333 (colin).

Paul