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So I got my car back on Saturday. Went to pick it up and told they've replaced all parts mentioned in my previous post and at no cost to me which is good. I am currently running it in slowly. Done 140 miles over the weekend not revving above the 3k mark and seems well, sounds fine, not using oil, not smoking or overheated and so on .... Sitting here and unfortunately my paranoia kicked in and thought I'd just check my engine number just in case of a swapped motor as its only done 41000 miles on this engine. I know all the auxiliaries fitted are the same as I took a photo of engine bay prior to it going to garage and marked, with felt pen, some of the parts and they are still there. I'm aware of this post may sound a bit of an over worry but I spent loads to get this car and really want what I've been told it was. My question is where exactly is the engine number? Can it be seen from looking down on the engine? I've located a couple of numbers. 1 just behind the alternator, slightly above and to the right of the EJ25 stamp and other on the passenger side of motor I think not far from starter. But non of these match my log book . So where's the correct location for the engine number guys?

Update. While waiting for the update on condition of the bores and piston etc as they said they will call me. It's been a few days so I contacted the garage today and have been in formed that they have already rebuilt most the motor with new crank, rods, main and big end bearings, oil pump. They say the oil pump seized and this damaged the big ends making them slip on the crank. Has anyone heard of an oil pump seizing and doing this on their sti? Unfortunately I'm working away and not returning until Saturday afternoon hence not been in to see it. They have not taken photos of condition of pistons etc as requested, they say they were fine! So I have to take their word for it 😩 I was going to get it forged as motor was stripped but they've gone too far. They have no answer for not calling me before the rebuild. I have email today saying what they've replaced for new. Will be getting them to give me written evidence stating the condition of pistons & motor when I pick it up for what its worth? Or am I just getting paranoid?? Get car back beginning Jan after the Xmas break. In a good world it will come back fine. Shame couldn't get it forged as it was stripped.

I fully agree Tidgy. I would be great to finally find a dealer which I can trust and use again and again, then we both win. I will name company on completion and hopefully be a great "shout out" for them and not the dreaded "name n shame"

Ok Guys I have an update. The garage has my car. Confirmed main bearing gone. Will be removing motor next week to check the pistons and bore etc and if damaged it looks like a replacement block. As for the financial side there seems to no quibble from there side in doing this work and no suggestions that I will have to pay for anything. I've not had it confirmed in writing yet but it all seems to be going ok so far. I will be viewing the car and motor when stripped so I can see it first hand and for my peace of mind. Id like to thank you all for your great response, advice and support. It has helped me no end. Cheers and I will be keeping you posted.

Tidgy. It sounds like a rod bearing and there was no smoke coming out exhaust. I have video of it, can I upload it on here?They did not mention replacing head gasket. Jay762 I agree, fingers crossed for a stress free resolution!

Hi Beags. North East Wales. Yes from a performance garage with no mods. They had serviced it prior to me picking it up. Timing Belt, clutch, oils and filters.

Thanks Scoobygohst. Yes I bought from a trader. I shall read through it now and get well prepared in case they get funny. I will keep you posted as to my progress.

So my Hawkeye sti has gone and I have been the proud owner of an 08 Sti Hatchback for 5 weeks with 41000 on the clock with history costing me £13600. I've just covered 398 miles and BANG the motors gone just in my driveway!! It's the engine knocking at 2500 rpm. Going back to garage tomorrow and I really hope they play fair and do a short block replacement and not fob me off. Any advice guys?