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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 10:35 PM
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New to the forum. Recently took delivery of a 07 Hawk, complete with rebuilt and forged engine after head gasket failure at 52,000 miles. I bought it at 58,000 miles, complete with £10k receipts for the rebuild and some other mods done at the same time. All done by a reputable shop. Long story short, it was a botched build, so much so that it needs another full rebuild. Been quoted £5k - £7k but Im also considering replacing it with a used JDM engine. EBAY has plenty but I was wondering if anyone could recommended any specialists who can supply inspected / tested ones? All advice much appreciated
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 08:51 AM
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Personally i'd never get a second hand engine, they are just that. Sounds like you need to find a decent specialist to rebuild it properly.
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 09:19 AM
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If you have the receipt for the original build, can you not go back to the original builder?

The only person I would buy a second hand engine from is Matty Baker, you'll find his posts in the . I've bought lots of stuff from him over the years (including a complete 6 speed DCCD setup) and never had a single issue.

You'll find his posts here...
https://www.scoobynet.com/full-cars-...or-spares-438/
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Old Mar 8, 2019 | 07:50 PM
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Thanks Tidgy, I have a good specialist lined up if I go down that route. I’m wary of second hand but thanks too Lewis for the link, I’ll check it out
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 01:16 PM
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Just buy a new short block from Alyn at Asperformance or icp and go from there .
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 02:36 PM
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Just back from the garage. Decided a full rebuild is the best option, I’m staying away from any used replacements. Block, crank shaft, heads, turbo all need replaced. They know AS performance well Scotty, so the block and other parts may well be coming from them.
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kgs66
Just back from the garage. Decided a full rebuild is the best option, I’m staying away from any used replacements. Block, crank shaft, heads, turbo all need replaced. They know AS performance well Scotty, so the block and other parts may well be coming from them.
who is building it?
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 06:08 PM
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Hypertech up here in Scotland
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kgs66
Hypertech up here in Scotland
Ah your in safe hands with Duncan .
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 06:21 PM
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Yeah I heard that, very impressed so far
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 06:30 PM
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Looks after all my cars for me wouldn't go any where else .
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 07:07 PM
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Yeah scotty, think I recognise your car. Was it in at Duncan’s at the start of the year?
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Old Mar 9, 2019 | 07:32 PM
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If it was a blue forester sti then yes .
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