Pongo555

As above when revs get to about 3,000 rpm engine sounds like a deisel not good i guess its a JDM STI Type RA any ideas i know its not good and car not moved since i heard it .

HELP asap ?



Pongo555

Tidgy

depnding on what it sounded like might be one very poorly engine, think you need to get it to a specialist and see what they say, might be something minor or it might be rebuild time

PeteBrant

Sounds worryingly like big end failure. Does it dissapear when warm, or is it constant?

In either event, take it to a specialist for diagnosis - I.e. don't condemn your engine without someone who knows what's what looking at it.

Pongo555

It happens when its cold and warm i thought i was big end failure too what am i looking at for that to be done then ?


Pongo555

PeteBrant

Welcome to the API website

Call David @ API and I am sure he will go through some options with you - I know lots of people here have found him very helpful.

Tidgy

2k min for a decent rebuild

best bet give scoobyclinic or api a ring and have a natter.

depending on budget mught be engine upgrade time

scoobchrissy

iTrader: (1)

depends what you want doing, as said above take it to a specialist first.

Pongo555

Ok so its looking bad i know so i am only 10 miles from Edinburgh city centre who up here can do this kinda work ?



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scoobchrissy

iTrader: (1)

Try asking in here mate, you might get more help.....

Scottish Scoobies - Subaru Impreza Drivers Club Forums

scooby-c84

Alright mate i have the same problem at the same rev range. its ur bottom end buddy i know its a kick in the nuts but do not fear i think subaru openend a door for us on this one if u can do the job urself will save u £££££ in the long run i just got hold of a 53k ej20 lump with smashed ring in bank 1 for 125 quid and i think but dont hold me too it. i think you can change bootom end without droppin ya lump from ur beloved ride. e-mail me at dudeasascooby@hotmail.com if u need more info hope i could help..

Pongo555

Thanks for that mate as i said i got a guy coming to look at the car in the morning and will see what he says and a price i guess and will take it from there but thanks all for the promt replies you can allways count on fellow sbooby owners to come to the rescue , will keep you updated as to the outcome wish me luck LOTS of it lol .



Pongo555

Pongo555

Well just had the bad news and its a re-build looking at best part of £3,500 and needing remapped by Andy F after that so not sure what to do so thinking of selling car as is an offers ?


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scoobchrissy

iTrader: (1)

Any pics????

Pongo555

You have a PM



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scoobchrissy

iTrader: (1)

Dont use msn mate, cant you email me the pics???

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

you know what mate, i really feel for you. this happened to me less than two weeks ago. started knocking like hell, took it to jason at scoobybits, and the prognosis wasnt good. big ends going from engine knock, either a 2k rebiuld (on a 95 wrx) or a second hand engine. i had no money for either so sold it to a garage for what ever i could get on it. i was absolutley gutted, and its still upsetting me now.

with the money fromthe sale i got a little pug diesel run-a-round, but its not the same as having admiring looks from people either from the exhaust etc. but hey im an attention seeker.

i hope you have some money in the bank to get it fixed or at least get a decent price for it to put towards another one. i know ive learnt my lesson from buying with my heart not my head.

good luck anyways pongo

andy

95blackWRX

why not use this misfortune and upgrade ur engine. Get a rebuild with forged internals u can then run big power 400+

P20SPD

iTrader: (1)

You wont change the bottom end without lifting the engine out.

Criss

If mine went knocking (which im expecting as 84k) I would DIY the engine, im not a mechanic and have virtually no experience but I lern very quickly.
Hire a lift, get it out. Take apart rebuild with forged internals other uprated jiggery pokery