Hi guys

Today I had the bad news that my car has got the dreaded ringland failure, I had spent a bit on the car already, ie remap etc....

My problem is what to do garage has quoted £3200 plus vat to have forged pistons in and to get it in top form.

Is this a fair price or can it be done cheaper, do I sell the car now or have the work done.

If you have been in a similar position can you tell me the outcome and costs involved how did the car perform after the work.

Your guys are always helpful so help me out please

My car was a new age 2008 sti 65000 paid £11750 5 months ago

To say I'm gutted is an understatement

 

Not that I've had to fork out for anything like that yet, it sounds pretty expensive to me. Have a shop around. I'm sure there are guys on here that can and will recommend an engine builder for much less than that. Sit tight and wait for them to come along.

 

The Hatch ringland failure is well documented, on here & if you Google it, I presume you bought the car without this knowledge to say your gutted about it.

As for price you have been quoted, that is a very fair price if the engine is being completely stripped & pistons honed to bores, & not dropped into existing bores, as thats a bodge that rarely works, also at 65,000 miles there will be valve work required on 2.5's, especially the exhaust's, so if that has not been included your quote will rise.

 

Here is the quote
Option 2 - Stage 1

Modified Oil Pump
ACL Race Bearing Kit
Genuine Cambelt Kit
Genuine Engine Gaskets
Cosworth 0.78mm Head gaskets
Cosworth 11mm High Tensile Stud Kit
Mahle Forged Piston Set
Mahle Ring Set
Fluids & Filters
Bore & Hone
Labour
Running In Map
Oil & Filter @ 1000 miles

£3260.00 + VAT

A running in map will be installed on the vehicle, 1000 miles will need to be completed before a full remap can be carried out at a cost of £300.00


If you know of local subaru specialists in my area , Birmingham can you pm me please I am serious about getting the work done

 

Nothing wrong with that quote.

 

For 5k there is one decent 2,35 for sale.I guess you can offer 4k and see how it goes

 

Heads are of no use to the op, there dual avc's on Hatch STI's.

 

I guess I underestimated the cost of a rebuild!

 

Uf i forgot abou that.My bad and thanks for correcting me.

OP...you can always try buying parts for rebuild seperatly and than pay 1k for install.If you wish further details send PM.