Good Morning fellow Scooby lovers.

I am Baz and I’ve just joined your forum today.

as menu people who join I am after a bit of advice.

i am the proud owner of a 1997 Impreza type R V5 in black with gold wheels.

i bought her in 2008 and I am the 1st uk owner after her being imported.

the only modifications she has is a upgraded exhaust, fuel pump and a dump valve.

she has Low miles as there have been periods of time where she has sat off the road unused.

a few months ago, while driving home in a motorway the engine started making a horrible grumbling noise, there was no hard shoulder so I sat at 60 and waited patently for the next exit.

 

as I got to the bottom of the next exit the inevitable happened, large pop, plume of smoke, loss of compression and the oil light came on, 

 

after a a swift inspection under the bonnet a hole was found at the front of the engine with prints and rods and all sorts hanging out,

my dilema is do I sell her? And what do you guys think is a reasonable price,

or is there a good place you guys know to get the replacement engine??

 

thanks for reading guys, any advice is appreciated 

 

Baz

Call Scoobyclinic in Chesterfield mate. They usually have several engines in stock and awaiting rebuilds..Depending on the condition of the car and how much you love her, she could be worth a rebuild..JDM's are getting rarer and good ones have strong resale values...The only other alternative is stripping her for parts which is a hassle but you'll probably make a fair few quid, although it may be a long slog,