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It has the stamps. Had a service and big end went 15 mile down road day after Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Sorry to jump on your post but had the same thing before engine died :/ no overheating, big end went..... Couldn't find cause of water leak at all. Currently having an engine put in it..... Guessing this issue may still be there when get the car back if it's the matrix that's the issue?! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Think they had the same kit I purchased, but didn't have the clutch in so got all parts from same place. Do look use full site though cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Got the kit from graham Goode. Couldn't find any standards with the water pump so just went with them. Saves time and money later down the line not been a cheap affair though lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I somehow manage to catch the kerbs on the old frame as it is :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Didn't even have a slight rattle at start was fine then eml and very loud knock. 2nd hand from grade A. Adding to it new clutch, cam belt with uprated tensioners and pulleys. All auxiliary belts, fuel filter, oil filter k and n panel filters Just hope the engine ain't a clanger Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Will maybe leave it off temporarily after engine install then see what it feels like. Just can't be dealing with garage moaning in my ear that it's supposed to be there and they shouldn't not fit it back up again lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Take car of it most of the time lol nice having the power there if and when you need it. Was not even a slight noise or whine previously. Just unlucky then Got another engine going in it this week then gonna take the old one to pieces find exactly which parts are ****** sell head and bits that don't need maybe..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Only one I have managed to find in uk is this one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Suppose it does play on your mind and your looking for differences when driving. Is it just a matter of taking it off then cos it looks like the anti roll bar and radiator are connected?! Was trying to find uprated versions but couldn't find any in the uk. Plenty of aftermarket available in US but not so here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Car had oil filled to max at all times. Use car to commute and have 5 min driving to warm up before putting foot down but even then Ive not been pushing it by any extreme and getting 30mpg average. Garage put 5w30 valvoline fully synthetic syn power Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys looking for help and what may have caused issue to maybe prevent in the future. Engine had done 100k Drove perfect, engine mint no noises. Took to garage for oil and filter change 15 miles after service engine light comes on and immediate banging noise from engine. Got vehicle recovered found to be big end bearings. But only explanation being offered is "it's a common fault" Vehicle was taken to a different garage to where the service was done so not just saying it to get out of being at fault. But just like to know what could of caused this as it seems very coincidental. What was a service has now become engine replacement and a bill for £2200 all for a £200 service :/ Any pointers would be great. Cheers guys Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys, new to forum and looking for advice. Had my 2004 blobeye wrx for 10 months now and is currently in garage having new engine put in. (Another topic entirely lol ) have found that my u frame / sub frame is totally rotten, is it worth replacing with another which will rot in a few years or just remove completely as I have seen a lot of people just take it off. If removing is the way forward do any modifications need to be made or is it just a matter of losing the undertray and u frame and everything else sits fine without it? Thanks in advance for your input

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