Ash007ks Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Well I took the dreaded call off Martin at Scooby services today, and its not great. The car originally went in last week for the usual rocker cover gaskets replacing as it was weeping, but upon inspecting this we realised that there was a few nasty's, The pulleys were on at an angle and it was weeping from cam seals and head. Martin gave me the dreaded look and I knew it was going to be bad here on in, I gave him the go ahead to open the engine and find out what else is damaged. Well here goes, x2 pistons are out of the wrong Subaru x2 Exhaust valves are damaged Cams are ground down due to wrong bolts been used crank is damaged piston rings are damaged one head needs replacing as its wrong. Exhaust full of holes. list really does go on, im mad at the previous owner for thinking he could just pass it on to me and for this I really hope karma bites him back. I'm going up on Saturday to inspect the damaged and at the moment just feel like breaking the whole car and having done with it and ive lost full interest, however Martin tells me its a great Shell with lots of potential and then I go around in a loop looking for Engines out of an STI lol. Guess its something to sleep on, either way I wont have my car to drive to the shows but it will be in the garage already haha.
Tlag Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 That's bad news indeed. Sounds like a real Frankenstein motor. I wonder what the real history of it is.
Ash007ks Posted January 15, 2014 Author Posted January 15, 2014 Yeah, the guy showed the pictures of the engine as well, ah well **** happens I guess.
quit Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 What power you want ? Decent uk motor is about 350 quid mate
Ash007ks Posted January 15, 2014 Author Posted January 15, 2014 im going for 340, I may be able to salvage a few things off my existing one as its the rare close deck block, and all ones near me are 500+ :(
quit Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 I will keep a eye out mate If it's a closed deck take it's a early v1 -2 ?
Scooby Pete Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Give Pete a call at South East Imprezas 07891129485. He a breaker based in Surrey, bit of a way but I'm sure a man with a van can be hired to ship it. He's got a v2 sti in at the moment.
Gambit Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Not good news mate feel for you bud :( Well hope Martian and you can get it sorted out soon. I know it's time without a car but will be worth the work and time once it's been done.
savage bulldogs Posted January 15, 2014 Posted January 15, 2014 Gutted for ya fella :-( What's the condition of the bore sleves in the cdb ? You might get away with just a hone , if not mabye a over bore . if you're aiming for 340 mabye sell the cdb and get a newage sti bottom end and bolt your version sti / p1 heads on it. At least you've got the rs , hows that coming along ?
Jay762 Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 What a shame - also what a waste of time and effort with the original block - why not just do it properly in the first place. Maybe putting this right to the spec you want will re kindle the interest / passion?? either way keep us posted :)
Ash007ks Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 Can the block be saved with that damage ? Good question, as its a close deck block ive gone ahead and had it split, just awaiting martins verdict. its was put togther with some form of sealant and had no gaskets whats so ever. Gutted for ya fella :-( What's the condition of the bore sleves in the cdb ? You might get away with just a hone , if not mabye a over bore . if you're aiming for 340 mabye sell the cdb and get a newage sti bottom end and bolt your version sti / p1 heads on it. At least you've got the rs , hows that coming along ? Rs is waiting to be welded, was getting done this month :( so thats now on hold. i just need V5 heads and a few other parts as he has used wrong bolts and stripped the threads on the heads. Bores arnt too bad one is pitted so going for a +1 on all 4. Grade on engine is B yet he has put two A pistons in the car. What a shame - also what a waste of time and effort with the original block - why not just do it properly in the first place. Maybe putting this right to the spec you want will re kindle the interest / passion?? either way keep us posted :) Here are some pictures of the block itself. didnt bother with the heads as there a complete rightoff. As such i need x2 Heads off a V5 TD05 ( two good condition TD04's For sale) STI intercooler. and a few other parts.
Ash007ks Posted January 19, 2014 Author Posted January 19, 2014 Project has took a big boost :) parts and pics on the way. Heads sourced ;) turbo sourced. Spec list to follow 1
Gambit Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Super job mate glad to hear. Hopefully be back on the road ready for when I pop to the local meet hows that sound ;)
Jay762 Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Getting on plan - sounds good - you will have a real quality piece of kit when completed :)
quit Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 What type Sti intercooler you want mate will keep my eye out Also search for newage ones can pick up a bargain if you can make brackets lol
quit Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Hoping this works as on my phone http://bit.ly/1mitb9O
stants Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Super job mate glad to hear. Hopefully be back on the road ready for when I pop to the local meet hows that sound ;) I see you've not put wich year that may be ? Ash, is martin building it for you or is it being outsourced ?
Gambit Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 I see you've not put wich year that may be ? Ash, is martin building it for you or is it being outsourced ? Always play my cards close to my chest mate nobody ever tell you that ;)
mfnick Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Gutted for you mate! Glad to hear its starting to come along again now though. At least you'll know exactly what's been done and what's going into it this time.
Ash007ks Posted January 21, 2014 Author Posted January 21, 2014 Hi :) im after a newage cooler aslong as its not too hard to fit:) And its been built by martin as it turns out im running a close deck block. Gambit ill own a house and 3 Ferraris by then haha.
Gambit Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Well planning on popping over once it get's past the colder months. And everything has been sorted my end with house and what not so be a few months :) But if you get a house and 3 Ferraris before let me know I'm sure I could maybe find time to pop sooner ;)
Diz Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Really sorry to hear of your hassles Ash. With my own impending repairs I can honestly say I know how you feel, although at least it was my own doing. What miserable chav fits the wrong parts to any vehicle, especially in the engine? Time wounds all heels. Here's a pic of my dog wearing a hoodie to cheer you up. And don't bother asking what planet I am on as I'm not too sure myself.
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