RIP engine!
RIP engine!
well, as title really my engine has started knocking really bad and keeps stalling 
does anybody have a working ej205 for sale??
mine is a 1999 UK 2000, ideally i would like an identical engine to replace with due to my ecu has been remapped
if anybody can help?
mark
does anybody have a working ej205 for sale??
mine is a 1999 UK 2000, ideally i would like an identical engine to replace with due to my ecu has been remapped
if anybody can help?
mark
any thoughts, what should the average cost of a rebuild be?
see the link for a video with sound of the knocking..
http://www.markskitt.1colony.com/subaru/knock.mpg
see the link for a video with sound of the knocking..
http://www.markskitt.1colony.com/subaru/knock.mpg
That's nasty mate That sounds like it's been driven with the bearings knocked out and that is probably nearly scrap At best it's a new crank, bearings etc but it sounds really nasty
That sounds like it's been driven with the bearings knocked out and that is probably nearly scrap At best it's a new crank, bearings etc but it sounds really nasty
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He is just expressing a customers viewpoint that he has been happy with what we do.
Your point has been well made - in this instance the fact that he is a moderator is neither here nor there. The comment about us bribing him is offensive and wrong, please withdraw it.
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I dont think that it was a serious suggestion David..
Im happy to criticise Paul where its warranted, but I think that this is a little harsh. API are at the top of their game and theyd be a far better recommendation than, say, SC, in my opinion... David O'Brien would get my recommendation every time.
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Im happy to criticise Paul where its warranted, but I think that this is a little harsh. API are at the top of their game and theyd be a far better recommendation than, say, SC, in my opinion... David O'Brien would get my recommendation every time.
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Look I obviously wasn't being serious about the bribery bit however being as you've been so quick to jump to his defence maybe there is a little more back scratching going on than we actually know about. 
It's fair enough to recommend someone when you've had a good experience but Paul has become a bit of a broken record where API are concerned and often appears in the technical threads with the catch all "ring API mate, they'll solve all your problems". Just seems a bit OTT from a "figure of authority" on this board.
I'm sure your good, many recommend you, and if I ever buy another Scoob and need some engine work you'd be my first port of call. I would also recommend you to other based I what I've heard here.
It's fair enough to recommend someone when you've had a good experience but Paul has become a bit of a broken record where API are concerned and often appears in the technical threads with the catch all "ring API mate, they'll solve all your problems". Just seems a bit OTT from a "figure of authority" on this board.
I'm sure your good, many recommend you, and if I ever buy another Scoob and need some engine work you'd be my first port of call. I would also recommend you to other based I what I've heard here.
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That sounds awfull, and scares me, make it stop.
And as I'm only a member of this forum, I would recommend API. As my car has had a engine (4 years ago) and gearbox, (earlier this year), and hopefully tomorrow a set of headers from them.
Simple, anything I cannot do myself, it will go to API.
Good luck.
And as I'm only a member of this forum, I would recommend API. As my car has had a engine (4 years ago) and gearbox, (earlier this year), and hopefully tomorrow a set of headers from them.
Simple, anything I cannot do myself, it will go to API.
Good luck.
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I dont think that it was a serious suggestion David..
Im happy to criticise Paul where its warranted, but I think that this is a little harsh. API are at the top of their game and theyd be a far better recommendation than, say, SC, in my opinion... David O'Brien would get my recommendation every time.
(David: I'll email you my PayPal details forthwith!)
Im happy to criticise Paul where its warranted, but I think that this is a little harsh. API are at the top of their game and theyd be a far better recommendation than, say, SC, in my opinion... David O'Brien would get my recommendation every time.
(David: I'll email you my PayPal details forthwith!
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It's fair enough to recommend someone when you've had a good experience but Paul has become a bit of a broken record where API are concerned and often appears in the technical threads with the catch all "ring API mate, they'll solve all your problems". Just seems a bit OTT from a "figure of authority" on this board.
Henceforth, I shall reply to such threads with
YOU WILL RESPECT MY AUTHORITAH AND TALK TO DAVID AT API!
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When i was a mod i'd get 50.00 for an engine reccommendation and worked on a sliding scale for other parts - David at API paid up quick as well.
He also does a good range of class A drugs and prostitues - male and female!
Needless to say i would reccommend them everytime.
(BTW none of the above slander is true)
Do a search on API, thy have a good rep on the whole
He also does a good range of class A drugs and prostitues - male and female!
Needless to say i would reccommend them everytime.
(BTW none of the above slander is true)
Do a search on API, thy have a good rep on the whole
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All hail the Ayatollah That's probably got me my own private fatwah
- ah well ! Let's hope the old guy drives a scoob, perhaps I can do him a 2.5 conversion and buy my way out of that one.
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anyway.....i have decided to go down the route of buying a low millage 2nd hand engine as i really cant afford the rebuild route.
went to look at (and brought) a very nice looking ej205 so hopefully one day next week i will be back in business
went to look at (and brought) a very nice looking ej205 so hopefully one day next week i will be back in business
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Wheres my post gone? I daresn't. SO many used engine purschses end in tears. Especially those bought sight unseen off eBay traders and a number of disreputable 'Japanese engine specialists' (both on and off eBay).
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i brought it from a salvage guy in deptford (near Greenwich)
he had 2 ej205's 1 from and manual and 1 from a auto, so i went for the one from an auto because i figured less stress would have been put on a engine out of an auto.
whilst all his engines were in a warehouse on pallets and therefore could not be heard running, he has given a 3 month guarantee.
still had the scooby there that the engine came from, very sorry state rear quater was smashed to crap.
he had 2 ej205's 1 from and manual and 1 from a auto, so i went for the one from an auto because i figured less stress would have been put on a engine out of an auto.
whilst all his engines were in a warehouse on pallets and therefore could not be heard running, he has given a 3 month guarantee.
still had the scooby there that the engine came from, very sorry state rear quater was smashed to crap.
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Are you certain that its the correct phase of engine? Automatics were very few and far between in 1999 model year cars. It will be a 240PS JDM engine if its from the correct year. Im concerned that its far more likely to be a 220PS phase one engine from a 'Wagon or earlier Saloon though...
You should have asked first.
You should have asked first.
i did ask in another thread in the tech section if all ej205 engines were the same and was told yes.
my car is a uk turbo so my current engine would have been a 220ps to begin with, right?
my car is a uk turbo so my current engine would have been a 220ps to begin with, right?
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Yes, but they arent all the same. Had I seen you post Id have told you. There are a number of significant differences: ignition, ECU, inlet manifolds etc. Fitting an older engine isnt something Id recommend and its seldom cheaper, after youve downgraded all your peripherals. Id suggest that you ask in the technical section: or call API... Im sure that David will steer you in the right direction irrespective of whether youre able to buy a new engine off him.
Simon
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Yes, but they arent all the same. Had I seen you post Id have told you. There are a number of significant differences: ignition, ECU, inlet manifolds etc. Fitting an older engine isnt something Id recommend and its seldom cheaper, after youve downgraded all your peripherals. Id suggest that you ask in the technical section: or call API... Im sure that David will steer you in the right direction irrespective of whether youre able to buy a new engine off him.
Simon
Simon
and comes with all the peripherals still attached all that has been removed is the turbo and inter cooler
