Spares advice.
09 May 2018 | 12:59 PM
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Spares advice.
Hello all, I've recently purchased my first Impreza, It's a 1996 STI import. I purchased it with a seized engine. I've found it is seized due to a spun bearing between the con rod and crank shaft. I am having the crank reground by a reputable machine shop. What I would like to know is what retailers you would recommend for a gasket kit, service kit, clutch, timing belt, water pump and oil pump? I would like to use genuine Subaru parts. Thanks.
09 May 2018 | 01:13 PM
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I would speak to AS Performance http://asperformance.com/ or Car and Custom Garage https://www.carandcustomgarage.com, both highly regarded and know their Subaru's but have genuine parts. 
09 May 2018 | 03:09 PM
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Thanks for the warning regarding the regrinding of the crank, I'm willing to take a chance.
Would anyone recommend ICP?
I'm based in the south east, it would be nice to support my local specialist.
Would anyone recommend ICP?
I'm based in the south east, it would be nice to support my local specialist.
09 May 2018 | 08:47 PM
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Do not re grind the crank it cant be cleaned out properly due too the design buy a new one or you will end up with swarf dragged around that fresh engine build, not worth the risk.
10 May 2018 | 02:10 AM
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Partsouq for general parts but don’t forget a bit of tax on top as you are importing it , and as above , unless it can be polished out then it’s a new crank for me , for it to be bad enough to sieze then definitely new crank , for what they are not that expensive
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11 May 2018 | 04:07 PM
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As above, I've found both AS performance and import car parts to both helpful, knowledgeable and very price competitive.
And for car parts that are hard to find or expensive to get in the uk I'd recommend this site:
https://www.amayama.com/en
I've just used them to buy some cam sensor for my JDM legacy. They were cheap and the shipping was very easy to arrange. As the parts were less than £135 they didn't qualify for duty, but I did have to pay VAT plus a customs clearance charge of £10.
And for car parts that are hard to find or expensive to get in the uk I'd recommend this site:
https://www.amayama.com/en
I've just used them to buy some cam sensor for my JDM legacy. They were cheap and the shipping was very easy to arrange. As the parts were less than £135 they didn't qualify for duty, but I did have to pay VAT plus a customs clearance charge of £10.
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