best solution for rebuild ??
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best solution for rebuild ??
i have a p reg sti that a purchased with an engine knock which would be recommended as the best & cost effective way to sort this engine block ie..
rebuild or replace note i would like to keep the car original spec???
rebuild or replace note i would like to keep the car original spec???
No........................
See my thread, best way is to buy questionable engine from some dodgy characters on ebay and then get some strategically shaved monkeys to fit it.
Ask specifically if they can just connect all hoses up however they see fit and preferably leave some hidden faults for you to fix in your free time.
As an alternative speak to (in no particular order) Alan Jeffery, David at API or Andy Williams, all these guys offered advice whilst I was stupidly trying to save a few quid and have a good reputation on here.
Just resist the temptation to take shortcuts like I did !
See my thread, best way is to buy questionable engine from some dodgy characters on ebay and then get some strategically shaved monkeys to fit it.
Ask specifically if they can just connect all hoses up however they see fit and preferably leave some hidden faults for you to fix in your free time.
As an alternative speak to (in no particular order) Alan Jeffery, David at API or Andy Williams, all these guys offered advice whilst I was stupidly trying to save a few quid and have a good reputation on here.
Just resist the temptation to take shortcuts like I did !
And I speak from my own experiences too. My first replacement lump was some cobbled together abortion from Presige Partz (nee MDKL) who supply SMR engines. I think I posted the details in The Voices' thread - please read...
DO NOT get a motor from this outfit!
Have since had a proper rebuild - with STi forged rods/pistons and ACL bearings - by ZEN, and all going well 6 months on...
DO NOT get a motor from this outfit!
Have since had a proper rebuild - with STi forged rods/pistons and ACL bearings - by ZEN, and all going well 6 months on...
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if u have any problems with ya scoob fast mike i no a local garage in romford that does a lot of work on scoobys and r friendly and cheap so if u need anything done pm me and we can sort any future problems u may have with the car.sorry for hijacking thread.
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thanks for the replies i am a novice with subarus but am ok at genaral mechanics i also have a very skilled neighbour so will be doing the work between us what i really ment was would it be best to just replace the block 2nd hand (run the risk of it going again poss) or rebuild the existing engine (new crank & bearings) trying to keep it to a buget but also sensible in wanting it to last
This might help you:
Originally Posted by David @ API
Will just a short motor fix it properly? In a word - No! The engine oil carries debris all around the engine at a rate of 9 gallons a minute. So the metal particles from the failure are everywhere. It requires a full strip of the cylinder heads and all the oil pressure supply galleries to get the muck out. It is also probable that some valves are bent - generally 2, quite often 4. On the cylinder that has failed, the con rod and piston are now not attached correctly to the crankshaft and tend to be in the way as the valves open. The stems of the valves are very small and are prone to bending. It is necessary to take them out of the heads and spin them in a drill chuck to check them properly. Once out, the damage can be seen and assessed. To just fit the short motor and not do anything to the heads, WILL drag debris into the new short motor and potentially ruin a new motor before it even gets a chance
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thanks for that an interesting read as it stands the engine in the car was running just knocking worst at about 3200rpm so think its only a bearing but i can see a full strip and rebuild coming on once ive raised the £££s then!! the car had a lot of after market stuff turbo ecu ect so suppose on standard engine was just a matter of time
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