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14 June 2014, 07:37 PM

Gozzie

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Engine problems

Hiya I have a vid of the engine from a bugeye I'm thinking of buying next week is there somewhere on here I can post it so you lot can tell me if it sounds healthy
Thanks phil

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14 June 2014, 09:04 PM

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How much are you paying if you don't mind me asking ? It's just I have a bugeye Wrx and changing the engine soon

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14 June 2014, 09:16 PM

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3500 mate

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14 June 2014, 09:22 PM

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What dose yours sound like is it tapping

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14 June 2014, 09:37 PM

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What dose yours sound like is it tapping

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14 June 2014, 09:38 PM

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£3.5k for a bug WRX??? I'd want a bloody good one for that!

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14 June 2014, 09:55 PM

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My engine sounds sweet

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15 June 2014, 12:00 AM

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So why are you changing the engine

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15 June 2014, 01:00 AM

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More safe power going for sti engine with mods

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15 June 2014, 08:27 AM

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The only way id be paying £3.5k for a bug engine is if its fully forged and a very good spec. Standard sti engines go for £1-1.5k on here and sometimes cheaper. Make sure you aren't being had in the bag mate.