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Engine rebuild time
Hi all
I'm going to be having my engine rebuilt in my 98 JDM Forester S/tb shortly. I've had a few quotes to do the job and I'm thinking of going with a company called API Impreza of Harbury, Warwickshire. They seemed very helpful on the phone and will also collect the car. Has anyone on here had an engine rebuild by these guys, if so I'd like to here your opinions, good or bad?
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Marcus
I'm going to be having my engine rebuilt in my 98 JDM Forester S/tb shortly. I've had a few quotes to do the job and I'm thinking of going with a company called API Impreza of Harbury, Warwickshire. They seemed very helpful on the phone and will also collect the car. Has anyone on here had an engine rebuild by these guys, if so I'd like to here your opinions, good or bad?
Cheers
Marcus
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Originally Posted by firecracker
Hi all
I'm going to be having my engine rebuilt in my 98 JDM Forester S/tb shortly. I've had a few quotes to do the job and I'm thinking of going with a company called API Impreza of Harbury, Warwickshire. They seemed very helpful on the phone and will also collect the car. Has anyone on here had an engine rebuild by these guys, if so I'd like to here your opinions, good or bad?
Cheers
Marcus
I'm going to be having my engine rebuilt in my 98 JDM Forester S/tb shortly. I've had a few quotes to do the job and I'm thinking of going with a company called API Impreza of Harbury, Warwickshire. They seemed very helpful on the phone and will also collect the car. Has anyone on here had an engine rebuild by these guys, if so I'd like to here your opinions, good or bad?
Cheers
Marcus
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Thanks for the recommendations guys.
Points have been added to your unofficial salesman of the year total.
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not had any work done there myself but a mate had an engine built there and they did a top job.
few other places to try
scoobyclinic (who does my work)
TSL
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few other places to try
scoobyclinic (who does my work)
TSL
Roger clarke
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Thanks guys for your replies, I just wanted to hear a few comments before I go head with it as I'm new to Subaru ownership. You have all reassured me in what I was thinking. Out of all the companies I phoned, David seemed to be the most honest, helpful and informative person and didn't pressure me into a sale and was also good enough to send me a written quote, API it shall be then.
Cheers
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Cheers
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Originally Posted by firecracker
Thanks guys for your replies, I just wanted to hear a few comments before I go head with it as I'm new to Subaru ownership. You have all reassured me in what I was thinking. Out of all the companies I phoned, David seemed to be the most honest, helpful and informative person and didn't pressure me into a sale and was also good enough to send me a written quote, API it shall be then.
Cheers
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Cheers
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Do the points go towards the bacon butty fund or a discount off my forester donor gearbox
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stick with api i cant rate them enough,my mate had his 2.5 done there and i bought my type r from there the mechanics are sh*t hot and you always get quility service not to mention the butties but i havent had one from this new buttie shop yet.
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Arselicking thread time again!!
I would like to say my Postman did a FANTASTIC job delivery my mail this morning - yes, someone paid to send the letters to me and therefore his wages - but, I must say, he slipped the letters very expertly through the letterbox
Never ceases to amaze me how many NEWBIES come on an ask where the best engine rebuilders are .............. it makes you wonder sometimes, doesn't it!???
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I would like to say my Postman did a FANTASTIC job delivery my mail this morning - yes, someone paid to send the letters to me and therefore his wages - but, I must say, he slipped the letters very expertly through the letterbox
Never ceases to amaze me how many NEWBIES come on an ask where the best engine rebuilders are .............. it makes you wonder sometimes, doesn't it!???
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Arselicking thread time again!!
I would like to say my Postman did a FANTASTIC job delivery my mail this morning -
Pete
I would like to say my Postman did a FANTASTIC job delivery my mail this morning -
Pete
The package I sent you yesterday has been returned to sender............................and it's still ticking!!!!
I thought I set the timer at 24 hou............................................... .........
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No he didn't, Pete!
The package I sent you yesterday has been returned to sender............................and it's still ticking!!!!
I thought I set the timer at 24 hou............................................... .........
The package I sent you yesterday has been returned to sender............................and it's still ticking!!!!
I thought I set the timer at 24 hou............................................... .........
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Maybe you have something though. Another just appeared here:
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=497993
1st post saying how good a company is that everyone else has slagged off. Will be interesting to see if he stays around
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=497993
1st post saying how good a company is that everyone else has slagged off. Will be interesting to see if he stays around
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Maybe you have something though.
I KNOW I have something!!
Not many Newbies come onto a BBS firing from the hip - straight into what may be a lions den - only people like me are as cavalier with opinions (and there is only one of me!)
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Originally Posted by pslewis
You didn't put the right postage on it - you numptie!!
Pete
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My bad!!!
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My car is there for a full rebuild right now and i'm due to get it back at the end of the month.I choose APi due to very good feedback on this forum so i'm confident all will be well.David is always very informative and always willing to answer questions, even when busy!
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Thanks to all those who gave sound advise. My car is now booked it in with API, I can now relax knowing it's in safe hands.
Thanks once again.
Marcus.
Thanks once again.
Marcus.
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Originally Posted by firecracker
Thanks to all those how gave sound advise. My car is now booked it with API, I can now relax knowing it's in safe hands.
Thanks once again.
Marcus.
Thanks once again.
Marcus.
In my experience API are very good anyway, and not just for subarus, but japs in general. I've not had to order any subaru parts yet, but brought a cylinder head on mail order from API for a Shogun once upon a time, at a very good price.
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That actually does sound a bit dodgy by what pslewis is saying.
In my experience API are very good anyway, and not just for subarus, but japs in general. I've not had to order any subaru parts yet, but brought a cylinder head on mail order from API for a Shogun once upon a time, at a very good price.
In my experience API are very good anyway, and not just for subarus, but japs in general. I've not had to order any subaru parts yet, but brought a cylinder head on mail order from API for a Shogun once upon a time, at a very good price.
Plenty of mugs just don't see it
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Originally Posted by SwissTony
had my short block rebuilt by API this year,great service and very knowledgeable - they did exactly what I paid them for
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Swiss and others, I think you'll find that pslewis imagines you're all my relatives or members of staff.