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New engine time...
Hi guys,
I’ve got a 2003 WRX, which has developed a banging in the bottom of the engine. I’ve taken it to a couple of local places who’ve both confirmed it’s a gonner.
I’ve never had to deal with this kind of thing before so don’t know how much I should be paying, whether to a rebuild what I have (it’s done 47K) vs. getting a re-con, or who I should use to do the work (I’m based in London).
If anyone can help it would be brilliant.
Cheers,
Phil
I’ve got a 2003 WRX, which has developed a banging in the bottom of the engine. I’ve taken it to a couple of local places who’ve both confirmed it’s a gonner.
I’ve never had to deal with this kind of thing before so don’t know how much I should be paying, whether to a rebuild what I have (it’s done 47K) vs. getting a re-con, or who I should use to do the work (I’m based in London).
If anyone can help it would be brilliant.
Cheers,
Phil
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I had your problem with an 03 WRX going rattle and David (API) made me a spangly new 2.5l bottom end (just when the exchange rate was in my favour I'm pleased to say) with forged internals and it goes like a train. The gearbox is hanging on by the skin of its teeth but it is a different car form what went in.
Another recommendation would be Zen at Wellingborough.
Another recommendation would be Zen at Wellingborough.
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I would personally go for a rebuilt by one of the above trusted people. I have had recond engines which have had no compression i.e. Gasket failures, ring failures, taking me back to where i started.
Stay safe and pay for a rebuild not just an engine which has had some silver spray.
Good Luck and keep us posted as we do like feedback on the old threads.
Stay safe and pay for a rebuild not just an engine which has had some silver spray.
Good Luck and keep us posted as we do like feedback on the old threads.
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