Thought I might get away with this one! Car did 120 miles no bother, v quiet on the turbo timer when I parked up. Next day cranks, fires, oil pressure light doesnt extinguish (stuck relief valve). Turn off (quickly), give to rally colin who quickly fits uprated oil pump, turn on, bottom end clattering away merrily! Im surprised how delicate these engines are. I know Im not the only one whos been through this, any ideas about the cheapest way to replace/rebuild engine?

Cheers

Andy

 

Perhaps Colin can source a second hand engine but it needs to be of known history. Alternatively, speak to David o'Brien at API engines apiengines@hotmail.com. They have secondhand,reconditioned and can recon yours own unit if you prefer. I think they shell out standard engines at a good rate.

 

Colin can put it back on the road for £1800 but hes also offered to take the car off my hands for a consideration, he is a good guy for giving you all the options!

Ive been offered engines at as low as £700, but this could be a big waste of time if its installed and doesnt work, so ur right about the history. None of Colins regular suppliers have engines available at the mo.

Is that Harvey with the monster power engine? Wanna sell me yours?

 

Might sell mine in the New Year. Not finished the mods yet.
Give David at API a ring and see if he has any suggestions.

 

Shame Id quite like 530 odd hp. Having said that, I suspect your engine would be worth a fair bit more than my car! API very helpful, 1750+ for a recon engine.

 

Japcar in folkstone 950 inc nextday del

 

Very keen price and if they check out OK could be worthwhile solution so we need to hear from those with first hand experience.

 

Can anyone tell me if a UK engine will fit a WRX, ie. the bell housing will mate correctly to the gearbox, loom, ancillaries etc will fit or do I need to source sae make and model year?

Cheers

Andy

 

There are two gearbox flanges. A 4 bolt and a 6 bolt. It is easier for the uniniciated to fit a 4 bolt to a 4 bolt and a 6 to a 6.

Phase 1 engines will suit phase 1 wiring harnesses and phase 2 have a phase 2 wiring harness. Swapping one to the other is a biggish job.

 

Anyone have a contact no., website etc for Rallycolin?

Nick
1997 Forester S/tb

 

Thanks Harvey. Am I right in thinking Phase 1 is pre-96? Is the 4 and 6 bolt arrangement also age related or is that just something to check visually?

Colins number is 07771767874.

 

92-98 is phase one
99/00 is phase two.

Rob

 

weenie is selling an engine. might be what your after. have a look in for sale section.
ken

 

My engine is up for sale! Due to only one reason, im am breking the car after loosing the back end! The engine is still in the car and can be heard running (sorry cant drive the car though!) The engine was rebuit by Midland Impreza under 6 months ago.

New crank and bearings,
Arrow conrods,
Cosworth Racing Pistons,
Uprated Oil pump,
Ported and polished STI heads,
550cc injectors.

Other bits I was running on the car with the engine was -
HKS Manifold,
HKS Front mount intercooler,
HKS Air Filter,
HKS SQV,
Brand new IHI VF35 Turbo,
STI ECU with Mines chip,
STI Air Flow meter,

All for sale!

 

How much do you want for the engine weenie? Mail off line if you want.

Cheers

Andy

 

My contact number is 07771767874