ian.b

Hi all need some help please ! I have a 53 wrx 2.0 turbo newage. Today I could here a knocking noise when it idles and when I pull away I went straight to a garage and they told me it was the bottom end bearings I took it straight home driving very slow. Does any one now how much this will cost me advice would be good thanks

HAWKEYE BEAST

iTrader: (1)

cheaper to replace mate as rebuild will cost you approx 1200 to 1500 second hand engine approx 700

AndyC_772

iTrader: (2)

Maybe... but a s/h engine might let go a few months down the line and you're back to square one. If you're planning to keep the car I'd be inclined to rebuild instead.

There are plenty of independent specialists out there who will be only too happy to advise - Enginetuner, TSL, API, Scooby Clinic, Powerstation, Roger Clark, Zen... the list goes on.

I've just had my P1 done by API - still OK after about 1800 miles

ian.b

got told that second hand engines could cause problems down the line !! Do you now any where in southampton or local ish who could rebuild for me ???

DaveBeck

iTrader: (12)

Look on ebay. There are rebuilt engines on there for about £1200. saves extra money in labour for the rebuild.

I would def upgrade some parts though as while your there yo might as well do it.

Just put in my new forged 2.5 lump after my bug wrx let go. took me 6 months to pay for it though

ian.b

what other parts need replacing for the rebuild ?

TimH

iTrader: (11)

Try Subaru4You in Newbury - they're building my new 2.5l forged engine and provide fantastic service.

AndyC_772

iTrader: (2)

I'd be very wary of getting a cheap "rebuilt" engine off Ebay. Take a look at https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...t-results.html amongst other threads before you take the plunge...

specialx

Be very carefull if/when buying used/re-conditioned engines, we see lots of customers who buy a re-con/used engines only for it to go bang a few miles down the road. We would always advise a build simply to future proof yourself against premature failure. Where ever you get it done try not to cut corners to save a few quid as it will only bite you in the a**e.


Have it built buy a reputable engine builder/specialist


Good luck anyway whatever you do


cheers

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