Well guys

After long and serious consideration of a rebuild or new engine, I have decided to rebuild.

Here's the best bit.....

I have decided to bite the bullet and send it to Subaru.

At first this is something I did no even contemplate, thought they would have my eyes out.... however I was pleasantly surprised.

The service was great and they collected the car for free and also stripping the engine before we sit down and look at options.

If the car needs a full rebuild , inc crank and all parts direct from dealer its gonna cost £2200, this comes with a 2yr warranty.
They have also given me the option of sourcing the parts myself to reduce the cost.
The mechanic seriously knows his stuff and has been the number 1 subaru technician in England for the last two years.

I know some people may think i'm crazy , but i really think this is the best option going forward.

 

Who else did you consider?

Have you thought about the fact that, if they put it back as was, it could go again?

 

There are a few great guys up near me inc Andy Kindon and Eclipse.

If it needs a rebuild then no expense will be spared , to prevent it going again. Plus if I have a 2 year warranty then can't really see any issues going forward.
The way I see it , if the work is done correctly and everything is replaced, no cutting corners , all should be well ?

 

Rebuilding using standard parts ??

 

Obvoiusly if you source uprated/better parts then they wont warranty it?

 

Personally, I don't see the point in re-building an engine to standard spec.
That's what Subaru will want to do and then offer the warranty. If you for instance phoned Mark at Lateral and used his parts would Subaru still offer that warranty ?

 

Agree with above, Lateral Parts would give a stronger result.

Also, where to they advertise the top 10 subaru mechanics? If they told you they were fixing it with pixie dust, fairy cakes and jelly would you believe it?

 

How do they measure that then?

 

Great piece of sarcasm, but if you did know anything about Subaru , then surely you would know that they hold an annual technician competition.
Chris Harisson placed 1st in the UK and 12th in the world.
The test consists of both manual work and written.
I suggest before you hijack my thread with sarcastic remarks you do some research.

 

A manual and written exam mate

 

With aftermarket and upgraded parts the offer 1 yr

 

Can't say fairer than that then. I'd be giving Mark a call an getting the bits from there then have your Subaru tech build it.

What happens about the mapping ? Is your job to sort that or do they ?

 

So doesn't really measure the lads ability with a spanner then........

 

Think I will be getting bits from Mark. If I go with upgrades I'm guessing I will have to sort out the map. Just exploring all my options at the moment.

 

I would assume the 'manual' part refers to hands on/spanner work would it not...

 

They are inspected on manual work also mate

 

Taxi for Brun - missed the manual bit

 

How much will they charge to build it if you provide the parts ??

 

 

£2200 minus their part costs

 

£2200 then, the parts would cost them **** all as they aren't exactly gonna buy their own parts from themselves

 

 

I think labour will be around £550?

 

My apologies, I was in a particularly sacarstic/dreadful mood.

A good tech your man might be, but I would rather have my engine rebuild done by someone that does subaru engine building for a living with a proven track record.

 

+1 rather than someone who spends alot of time in a dealer possible only doing minor things like belts and sensors. I may be wrong, he might actually be an engine building legend.

 

It will be a bit more than that I would of thought chap.

 

No worries , I'm the same lol

I had a good chat to the guy and found out that he has done and does carry out a decent amount of engine builds. Thankfully

 

Agreed, your probably right mate

 

I'm hoping so.

Expecting a phone call in the next few days to see what the damage will be.
Will keep you all updated.

 

The engine was out yesterday and shoud be stripped today. Should know the damage both mechanicly and financialy later today.