PMD

My '99 Prodrive Impreza Turbo AWD recently overheated (43,000m) and as a result has damaged both cylinder heads and done some piston damage too. I've had it looked at by an approved Subaru garage who reckon it needs a new engine which they quote as about 2K, plus labour and other bits and pieces (full details of quote are at work) comes to around £5K.

I bought the car in April '07 for ~£7K so wanted suggestiopns (realistic!) about what my options are - am thinking a) scrap it for parts b) by a re-con engine (from a cheaper dealer) and sell it, or c) ..?

The rest of the car is in good shape so don't know what to do...Naturally I'm absolutely gutted so any help gratefully received.

PMD

Ciaran

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C get the engine rebuilt by a reputable specialist circa 2-3K

scooby1doo1

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it does not cost 5k for rebuild and bits and bobs??? there robbing you blind.

If you want to keep the car now is the best time to do a proper rebuild, upgrated internals.
speak to scoobyclinic and ask what your options are going the rebuild way, but do remmber the clinic dont add V.A.T till you pay. So what ever is quoted add 17.5%.
And sorry to here your badluck with the engine.

stevebt

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Put a 2nd hand uk engine in it, you could probs get all done for under £1500

stevebt

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here is a quick idea

SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO ENGINE UK YR2000-01 on eBay, also, Subaru, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 18-Oct-08 02:10:23 BST)

merlin24

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You could also try David @ API Engines for several engine options and fully insured transportation of the car.

Mick

stevebt

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Here is another idea, just add your intake manifold to it

Subaru Imprteza WRX Recon Engine 99-04 Petrol 2.0L Turb on eBay, also, Subaru, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 14-Nov-08 14:37:51 GMT)

scooblube

Buy a used UK engine with 6 months warranty like Stevebt says.

I would use someone like Penninesubaru rather than Scoobyclinic if you want to go down the rebuild path. My mate's STI rebuild cost 2.5k inc new new crank, forged pistons, uprated bearings etc. You can save some cash by taking the lump out yourself as he did.

Also depends on were you live I suppose. Try HDCSubaru as well. Do not be conned into paying silly money, you can run these cars cheap if you just shop around.

stevebt

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The engine in mine is from Chy of pennine subaru, Your rebuild would be cheaper than the above quote with a far superior engine Chy does some excellent work.

PMD

Thanks for the suggestions.

I live in south west london so the nearer to me the better as I will have to pay transportation costs from where it is at the moment...

Mark A

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Talk to David at API I'm sure they could arrange collect & delivery of the car.

RON

I think i'm right in saying that David has his own tow vehicle and trailer...... they would certainly get my business if i ever needed it...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

scooby1doo1

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Ebay is the not the way, did you have a look at the feedback?????????

scooblube

Ebay is fine if your careful, I bought my gearbox from a regular seller who brakes Jap cars, had no probs at all and saved me a fortune. You just need to careful that's all.

stevebt

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I only put ideas up !!! It was the only way I could show the price of a used engine. I did not mean to jump in and buy that!!!

L.J.F

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hello mate, sorry to hear about your car, you should htink about taking your car to either-

Xtreme Scoobies - Tel: 01245 363623


or

Mocom Racing - Performance car and trackday products


Both companies are based in essex and are highly recommended by the esc region on this forum.

scooby1doo1

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Like said if your keeping rebuild, if not break up.

L.J.F

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when you say over heated, what caused it to do so and what actually happened because i have a my99 and it really over heated(above red), and it is still running after 10,000 mls

Scooby715

It can be caused by an airlock in your water system my mate's 98 model did the same, (the sensor see's air, not coolant which is hotter) the temperature guage went straight up to red and the car cut out.
He started it up 10 mins later and drove it home all ok. Re-bled the coolant system afterwards and it all worked out ok.
I think he said it was cos the header tank is pressurised, therefore opening it when its running lets air in...? Sommat like that anyway!

stevo1970

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I had my MY00 UK model engine completely rebuilt by HDC for under 2.5K. That had a recin short motor direct from Subaru. Howard will not mess you about.

Don't break it, keep it..!!

If by chance you still want to break it can I have first shout on the prodrive back box.............

PMD

Really useful info - thanks.

I'll follow up on these and will post back for further opinions/advice.

Much appreciated!

stevebt

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There is someone in the forsale section that has a crash repaired bugeye for sale. I doubt anyone will buy it whole. He says he will sell the engine in his post

PMD

Oh, and in answer to what happened - it overheated (no prior warning lights) on the motorway; I noticed the temp had gone thorugh the roof in a very short time and I lost power at about 80mph in 4th; from that the engine started cutting out and when I pulled over and lifted the lid there was coolant leaking from the hose/inlet reservoir join next to the headlight bay and left a big puddle underneath the car...

PMD

And I was on my way to my best mate's wedding with the best man (me), the groom and the head usher in the car! Arrived at some posh abbey in Bucks with my car on a flat bed with 15 minutes to spare!

stevebt

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I had the exact same thing happen to a car of mine, turned out all it was was the head gasket. Replaced that and it was fine

Going 4 400bhp

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Im going to have mine out by the end of the month and want about £500 for it if that helps at all mate

phil_wrx

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join aa tow it more than a mile away from ur home and then have it recovered to the garage of ur choice

Going 4 400bhp

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Give Slowboy-Racing.co.uk a call.... 07782106604

There in south london and did all the work on my car's. Will give you a good price on a rebild or swap and knows my block that im looking to sell so ask him about it

triplesix

Ash its Daz, you breaking the car mate?

Also how you getting on with that PPG? You like it or is the noise getting on your **** yet?

I've still to decide on 6 speed or PPG 5 speed for the Type R

MattW

Now's your chance for BIG power!