Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion

Need a quick fit fitter in the Mids

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 08:41 PM
  #1  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default Need a quick fit fitter in the Mids

Hi,

I have a MY01 bugeye which needs a rebuild?? (crank gone) and I want to get it back on the road asap.

Is there anybody who does home repair or can get my Scooby in and give me a rough price for fixing it?

Got another job and hate the fact my pregnant wife has to use public transport as it's not an option where I work

Have been told 450ish for a regrind?

I'm just by the Ikea on J9 of M6.

Any help appreciated

thanks guys
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 08:46 PM
  #2  
dilbob's Avatar
dilbob
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 736
Likes: 0
From: birmingham
Default

give the guys at poleposition a call there doing my rebuild on my track TYPE R

www.polepositionuk.co.uk 01902 605037 there local just past the keyway junction also i have a trailer so can move the car for you if needed

speak to sha, jez or mark

on a side not you can get a brand new crank for that sort off money and a regrind isnt reccomened in an impreza however they can discuss all this with you

hope this helps you mate

cheers sim

pm me if you need any more info
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:06 PM
  #3  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default

dilbob - cheers buddy

I'll give them a bell tomorrow.


ANymore?

If there was somebody who could do the job and wants to get paid but hasn't got a garage etc then even then I don't mind
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:20 PM
  #4  
my94wrx's Avatar
my94wrx
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 2,885
Likes: 1
Default

give central subaru a bell http://www.centralsubarusales.co.uk/mods/ you wont go wrong.
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 09:56 PM
  #5  
andyswagon's Avatar
andyswagon
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Default

http://www.scoobyworks.com/default.asp
Reply
Old Aug 26, 2010 | 10:25 PM
  #6  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default

Thanks guys any diy'ers fancy a bash?
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 12:36 PM
  #7  
Tom87's Avatar
Tom87
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,109
Likes: 0
From: Solihull
Default

Give Mark @ Thwaites Developments a call, he's a clever bloke and their prices are very reasonable.

www.thwaitesdevelopments.co.uk
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 01:40 PM
  #8  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default

Getting quotes in the region of £1500+ so far and really can't justify that with a nipper on the way in Nov!! It's all happening and I can't help but think I should've got this sorted earlier in the year! :-(
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 04:33 PM
  #9  
WRX_SWRT's Avatar
WRX_SWRT
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 881
Likes: 0
From: Scotland, Falkirk
Default

maybe a second hand ebgine to drop in from a crashed wrx? could be cheaper if your just wanting a standard car and not a fancy build.
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 04:40 PM
  #10  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default

Yep - that may be an option I anybody can supply and/or fit?

The companies I've called above only work with OEM stuff so I can't see them touching it :-(
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 04:58 PM
  #11  
bmfcrash's Avatar
bmfcrash
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
From: Midlands
Default

So you have not rung Mark at Thwaites then.
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 05:10 PM
  #12  
dilbob's Avatar
dilbob
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 736
Likes: 0
From: birmingham
Default

or polepostion?

they will fit your engine if you take one to them or take out any (within reason) request you may have.

can get a second hand 2.0 for around 3-800 depending on your budget few more hundred to fit it

or get a 2.0 bottom end fit your heads any your away to go mate if money is seriosuly tight
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 05:53 PM
  #13  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default

I've rung Mark and he was very helpful - brought the price down to about £1200'ish which is definately better

Poleposition didn't mention the engine change as a potential idea.

I would need help sourcing an engine as I am not very technical when it comes to cars (telecoms and IT is more my field!). Once I've got an engine I guess anybody can fit or would it be somebody specialist?

Cheers for all the help guys
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 06:22 PM
  #14  
dilbob's Avatar
dilbob
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 736
Likes: 0
From: birmingham
Default

whats your budget mate you max budget?
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 08:12 PM
  #15  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default

Can run to 700'ish - i know that's sod all but if it's more then I would have to just hold fire or or give the person an IOU for the difference and pay the remainder within a few weeks if poss
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:05 PM
  #16  
chocolate_o_brian's Avatar
chocolate_o_brian
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 21,415
Likes: 0
From: Doncaster, S. Yorks.
Default

Originally Posted by impreza_sports_nutter
Can run to 700'ish - i know that's sod all but if it's more then I would have to just hold fire or or give the person an IOU for the difference and pay the remainder within a few weeks if poss
Sorn the Scoob, buy a little runaround for £500 for a few months, have the nipper.

Then save up for a proper rebuild/repair rather than offering a few quid to any potential spanner monkey. As for re-grinding a Scoob crank....

Good luck buddy
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:25 PM
  #17  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default

You have a valid point there mate but then I can't help but think I need to get the Scooby back on the road. It's not that I can't afford it - it's that I can't afford to pay in one go as I am contracted :-(
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 11:22 PM
  #18  
chocolate_o_brian's Avatar
chocolate_o_brian
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 21,415
Likes: 0
From: Doncaster, S. Yorks.
Default

Originally Posted by impreza_sports_nutter
You have a valid point there mate but then I can't help but think I need to get the Scooby back on the road. It's not that I can't afford it - it's that I can't afford to pay in one go as I am contracted :-(
Well I can't help thinking that you will end up getting a quick bodge fix which will come to bite you in the **** in the future. Apologies for sounding blunt but it's how it comes across.

What model is it? Bugeye WRX?
Reply
Old Aug 27, 2010 | 11:33 PM
  #19  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default

Not sounding blunt mate - agree with what you say.

Yep - completely standard UK WRX bugeye
Reply
Old Aug 29, 2010 | 10:15 PM
  #20  
SinghSuperStud's Avatar
SinghSuperStud
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 1,918
Likes: 0
From: Walsall
Default

ttt
Reply
Old Aug 30, 2010 | 08:26 AM
  #21  
Dave Y's Avatar
Dave Y
Scooby Regular
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (52)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 5,195
Likes: 139
From: Forest of Dean
Default

A chap called Paddyhoey has an engine for sale,dont know if its any good to you.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GeeDee
Subaru
18
Mar 4, 2020 07:10 PM
ossett2k2
Engine Management and ECU Remapping
15
Sep 23, 2015 09:11 AM
user 46373939
ScoobyNet General
0
Sep 16, 2015 12:41 PM
mickywrx
General Technical
5
Sep 15, 2015 07:51 PM
AndySpecD
General Technical
0
Sep 8, 2015 05:54 PM




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:57 PM.