"Joe_Limon" (Joe_Limon)
03/06/2014 at 18:54 • Filed to: None
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"Joe_Limon" (Joe_Limon)
03/06/2014 at 18:54 • Filed to: None | 0
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So I got a quote back from the dealership, yep she is royally fucked. $5000 to replace the block on a car I still owe $8000 on. I am so lost and don't know what to do.
Bandit
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 18:55 |
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Warranty?
ZHP Sparky, the 5th
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 18:56 |
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What happened?
Year/model? Can you source a used motor somewhere and have an independent mechanic throw it in for you? Would certainly be cheaper?
The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 18:56 |
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LS SWAP!
jkm7680
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 18:57 |
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Sorry that had to happen. You could always finish paying it off, and then part it out, or in the meantime, hope that something good happens.
Z_Stig
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 18:58 |
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What happened?
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Joe_Limon
> Bandit
03/06/2014 at 19:01 |
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Out of warranty
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Joe_Limon
> ZHP Sparky, the 5th
03/06/2014 at 19:02 |
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Connecting rod blew the block. 09 base impreza
CAR_IS_MI
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 19:03 |
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$5000!!!!
I am guessing this is mid 2000's Impreza (WRX or no?). This is like the crap Ford tried to pull on me when my transmission went out. $5000 for a new trans plus $2700 in labor. I went to LKQ and got a warrantied to be good transmission for $1800 and had the dealer do the work (since my trans was already out and apart).
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Joe_Limon
> Z_Stig
03/06/2014 at 19:03 |
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Connecting rod came loose, and fucked the black
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 19:04 |
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Do it yourself. Get a junkyard motor, rip yours out, salvage what you can from yours, and move on. Estimate ~1500-2000 depending on if you need to rent extra tools. I recommend enlisting help. Lots of help. It isn't fun if you don't have a fully stocked repair shop.
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Bandit
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 19:04 |
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Ouch. Can you pull an engine out of a wrecked Impreza that is in a scrap yard and install it in your car?
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Joe_Limon
> CAR_IS_MI
03/06/2014 at 19:05 |
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09, base
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CAR_IS_MI
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 19:06 |
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Thats a 2.5 right
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Joe_Limon
> CAR_IS_MI
03/06/2014 at 19:06 |
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Yup
sloPro
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 19:07 |
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how did u manage to sling a rod on a base impreza?
time to get a toolkit and do an engine swap yourself. and before you say you're not mechanically inclined, what's the worst that could happen? the old engine is already toast.
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CAR_IS_MI
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 19:09 |
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http://www.lkqcorp.com/us/en/search-i…
Random search from random zip in CO (I have no idea where you are) a non turbo motor for $1650. (complete motor) so no rebuilding just a simple swap, est 10 hrs of labor ($110 high estimate) = $1100.
1650+1100 = $2750...
Takuro Spirit
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 20:09 |
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what they said
Source a used motor with a warranty and low miles for $1k-ish, and install it yourself/with friends. Subarus are pie to work on, a good groupe of guys can have the engine swapped in half a day in a driveway/street/parking lot.
N/A POWAAAHH
> Joe_Limon
03/06/2014 at 20:21 |
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What? That's STI motor money
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Joe_Limon
> N/A POWAAAHH
03/06/2014 at 20:24 |
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Indeed, I am currently weighing my options...