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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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The big end has gone on my ej 20

where is a good place to source a recon engine?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Give David @ API a ring or email him - he normally has them on the shelf.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Does he make good engines?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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I've got one here mate freshly rebuilt. 6 months warrenty with unlimited mileage

PM me if intrested
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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What is the general oppinion on the ebay recon engines?

SUBARU IMPREZA LEGACY WRX 92-99 EJ-20 EJ20 ENGINE on eBay, also, Subaru, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 17-Apr-08 11:52:55 BST)
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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avoid read the feedback
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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This is one of their recon engines! My *** rebuilt













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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Ha - been chopped out of a car and sold on - Naughty if sold as rebuilt
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Don't buy any recon or 'freshly imported' engines off ebay for under a grand. They're all crooks. There are plenty of reputable sellers on ebay, but they don't sell complete engines. The ones that do, you'll recognise the names as genuine Subaru specialists with ebay as an outlet, not their main business.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobycraig
This is one of their recon engines! My *** rebuilt













Where from mate? the ebay ad?
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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I'd be surprised if any seller would use those pics to show off a "rebuilt" engine.
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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I got a rebuilt one from SMR via eBay. Did what it said on the tin, evidence of fresh gaskets and main oil seals (all that they said had been done, had been).

I may have been lucky. But, I would recommend them (and I have).
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobycraig
This is one of their recon engines! My *** rebuilt














Closed deck block there might even be a legacy engine!
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Yeah that was a "rebuilt" engine from MDLK motors on ebay!
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Originally Posted by Tris-seriesmcrae
Does he make good engines?
Yes, APi are very good, he'll tell you what's involved and give no a no obligation, no BS quote!

Abandon all hope of getting this sorted cheap, unless you can do the work yourself. It IS going to cost, so get the job done right first time and pay once! Give David a ring

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