Hello i am new to this so forgive me if i am posting in the wrong place, I brought a 1995 subary classic from a FRIEND 2 months ago and have had constant problems, The first week the car had to go to Alan Jerrorys in Plymouth for £800 worth of work. Ok so now i figured the car should be good to go... I figured wrong a week later the engine blew up!! I am looking for another engine because the pistons have gone on mine not to mention the bottom end, so have been advised to get a different engine but where to start? Ideal engines have terrible reviews has anyone delt with API engines? I obviously don't want to chance buying one from ebay or anywhere like that. Thans

 

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Thanks for calling API

Call me Gavin and l'll talk you through the options.

David APi

 

got a fully forged 1 here all ready to drop in, open to offers

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...l#post10687486

 

Just in case anybody with a degree in reading between lines gets the wrong idea, I've cut and pasted this PM reply!

"Hi Alan i wasn't implying at all that it has anything to do with your work more to do with a so called friend selling me a car he knew was failing, I am more than happy with the work that you carried out and i hope my thread doesn't imply otherwise, I spoke to the garage that the car had been in previously and they had a list as long as my arm that the previous owner had been told about the main thing was compression problems, pistons you name it they had it on thier list. I would be very interested in the block and i will call you on Tuesday. Many thanks Gavin"

We sorted out the brakes and numerous oil leaks..

 

 

Agreed, I didn't read it as having a pop at you Alan.

David API

 

Had a forged build at API, highly recommended, very good comms throughout, can't fault.
Ade

 

Interpretation is all in the mind of the reader isn't it?
As in why we now have to call you "Gavin" to get a quote!

 

Find a cheap running classic, rob the engine and saleable bits and scrap it...by far the cheapest way to get an engine for a standard car without raping your wallet.

 

 

Yeah **** your pants hilarious

If you do it properly you`ll make a profit and have an engine, laughing all the way to the bank

For example, beginning of the summer £600 spent on a light shunt 1998 Subaru, excellent runner etc... Has without even trying Subaru 4 Pots, STi Strut brace, working gearbox, aftermarket wheels to name but a few... rob the engine, sell the goodies, scrap the rest, job done...

If you can suggest a better/cheaper way of getting an engine in to a 1995 subaru that`s worth a grand at best...type way

 

Bloody hell mate! took me a while to figure what you were on about.

You mind you don't cut yourself - you're too sharp........

 

Well, I need some amusement in my sad little life..