right after having loadsa problems with my engine . it appears that know the head gasket has gone.

now i see no point in rebuilding a 140k engine...

its a my97 with the coilpack in the middle, what are the best options for me know then . straight swap for another engine the same . or go for an sti conversion

 

Speak to David at Welcome to the API website for some good advice

 

Sti shortblock direct from Subaru, keen as mustard prices (a factory built sti bottom end, crank, rods and pistons) for like £1495 quid !!


Andy

 

They don't do one for that age of car any more and a later year one will give compression problems. Not an option in my opinion.

Our fully rebuilt unit for that is only £1700.00 + VAT which is far better value than a short motor, even if it is from Subaru.

David APi

 

well today i went to a garage and they performed a test to see if a head gasket has gone..

and to my amazment it hasnt. although it did get very hot!

they seem to think the water pump has given up the ghost ,

so i will order a new belt, water pump and thermo stat this week, and hopefully that will cure the problem . they also suggested a new rad wouldnt go a miss either ..