x x x

 

sorry to hear this mate but it would seem you have it all in hand and will come back better than ever,but a crank sounds like it will be on the list

 

Hope you get it sorted mate

 

[QUOTE=14N-FR;9720723]I was getting the head gasket replaced and was going to fit the Mahle pistons and rods I have sitting next to me, somehow I think I may need to start looking for a few addition bits for the build

Are you saying you needed the gaskets doing, or just that you had them ready for a forged build????

 

Should have put a sign on the car when on the truck saying "It didn't break down, i drove it properly." It looks sad on that truck :/

Thanks
Sam

 

Sorry to here that, I hope it doesnt sting you too much at least your bought good pistons and rods!!! Was you driving it with a broken HG? Do you think the head gasket problem caused it?

Am i right in thinking you havent remaped it yet?

Good luck at least you will end up with a rocket ship at the end of it

 

is it uk spec or jap?

 

So sorry to see and hear that, it's a fantastic looking car looking at those pictures I wonder what happened to cause such a quick and catastrophic failure

Bring it back bigger and stronger

 

Bad news

Good excuse for more mods and power

 

HG's were cracked going on previous posts. Sad but asking for trouble

 

X x x

 

On the 16th you said the car was in SAS Ayr having the head gasket repaired?.. why did you take it out and run it knowing the gasket was knackered?

 

X x x

 

possible crank bearing failure due to the gasket going maybe?

 

Possibly, I will find out later today or tomorrow.

 

We all live in fear of this one...

Hope she was seriously enjoyed on the way to this sad point in time..

Mine was diagnosed as poorly three years ago, poor leakage test figures, but we've had two turbos, two re-maps, and she's past 400 bhp for the moment... running 2 bar of boost for a laugh...

Alan @ Enginetuner is on the job though...

dunx

 

Your in Scotland right? Whos doing the work?

 

I thoroughly enjoyed her up until she let go.

I have the rods and pistons sitting here for a forged build so that plan will now be well and truly be put into action along with a M321T. Although I feel I may need a few additional parts to have a complete engine again.

 

Yep: like a crank, bearings, and maybe a block

 

what milage was it diagnosed poorly? lol impressive,its kept together for 2 years.

mines on 105kmiles

 

40,000, now mid 50's... only shows as poor spool, and a slight misfire at idle in winter...

plugs and coilpacks are fine.

dunx

P.S. It's running so well I'm not getting on with the 2.1 build, THERE I'VE CURSED IT NOW !

 

Sorry to hear this Ian, hope it all get sorted out soon.

 

Thanks guys! It will get sorted out and I'll be driving on a bullet proof engine waiting for the 321T I have planned for it.

 

trust me. having had 4 big power engines in my car, no engine is bullet proof unless to drive like a granny. then whats the point in having a subaru. that new forged engine could just as easily calve itself as an old 120,000 miler.

editted to say. just so you know only 1 of my engines went pop. i upgraded the other 3.

 

Where in ayrshire are you based and where were you driving the car to, to be repaired...

 

nice gravels hope you get it back to its best

 

I clocked them too, 114.3 18x8.5 ET44 in Anthracite for me FTW

 

yep gimme a shout mate and ill shod the D with some

 

The gravels look great on the car and they are light too. I've had them on it with some 245/40/18 ultrac sessantas. Its a great combo in my book as the ride is still supple and the larger tyres fill the arches more.