My engine blow a few weeks ago, It is currently in for a new bottom end.

I have just spoken to the bloke and he advised that i need a new head aswell because something to do with the pistons melting.(sorry not very technical)

Also he is recommending changing the Airflow meter as 99% of the time thats what causes the engine to blow and the oil pump as well as theres loads bits of metal from the pistons.

This is totaling about £3400, does this sound right? Theres also extra little costs for Gaskets and oil etc.

Cheers

 

Sorry to say but this all sounds about right. DET was probably the cause.
Gareth.

 

Need a knocklink after you got it sorted m8

 

You might want to get other quotes. Try API Engines as one.

 

£3400 you can buy an impreza for that at car auctions liverpool.Try buying a secondhand engine. 800-1200 is the price you should pay STI engines would be a little more. Grade A Subaru should have a few.I suppose if you rebuild it you know what your getting.Not at that price for me anyway.My freind brought back two engines from Bahrain at £200. Good working order and still going well 3yrs later.I DONT EXPECT YOU TO FLY OVER THERE. the choice is yours.Ill look up a rally drivers number for you he was rebuilding impreza engines for £500 plus parts.As above API are worth a try.

What mods did you have on your car and what oil was you using.

good luck

 

YOU MUST BE A BIT PISSED OF DAVEY BOY. SORRY TO HEAR MATE

 

Thanks for the plugs guys - much appreciated.

This car was booked in with us but was cancelled as the people who now have it could start it sooner than l could [ pressure of previously booked work ] :

However the price now is making a nonsense of my fixed price - no matter what - quote of circa £2 grand from memory.

You pays your money you takes your chance.

David API

 

I now, should of stuck to original plan.

Didn't know whether to get the rebuild on a new lump.

Chose the new lump and cost me a small fortune.

Suppose you learn by your misstakes.

 

Well theres one for a start, I expect better spelling next time!

 

You can still drag it away and bring to us - your car - your choice !!

David API

PS in fact our quote will be a bit cheaper now because some of the donkey work has been done already - except that we are still manically busy and there WILL be a short wait. BUT, think of the saving.