what is this motor?

[funkytown]

Can those who ACTUALLY know please comment on what this is from... I've taken a stack of pics, im aware some are probably useless to help identify but im not sure which bits do identify so i over compensated.

[gazzy2000]

that looks like one of those boxer type engines, like a subaru one or something, ;D

[Koom]

With those cam covers I'd guess V2 STI RA (I'm not sure if the normal V2 STI had shim under buckets or if it was just the RA)

I've got a very similar set of heads sitting in the garage that I was told were from a V2 STI RA. They have ~30mm diameter buckets rather than ~33mm that the V3/4/GTB heads have. (Measurements from memory but they're definately smaller than the 96+ ones).

[WRXONP]

i may be wrong but ill have a guess at it so dont quote me on it but judging by the fact it has the lines on the rocker cover it could be a v1 or v2 wrx engine?

[Koom]

 WRXONP said:

i may be wrong but ill have a guess at it so dont quote me on it but judging by the fact it has the lines on the rocker cover it could be a v1 or v2 wrx engine?

Nice dig STEYE.....

[Koom]

 funkytown said:

Can those who ACTUALLY know please comment on what this is from... I've taken a stack of pics, im aware some are probably useless to help identify but im not sure which bits do identify so i over compensated.

Changed my mind. Likely to find Hydraulic lifters if you take the cams out as that there shows a return line for a TT system that would be blank on a single turbo.

[WRXONP]

the cat is out of the bag for sure

[WRXONP]

 Koom']

[quote name='funkytown said:

Can those who ACTUALLY know please comment on what this is from... I've taken a stack of pics, im aware some are probably useless to help identify but im not sure which bits do identify so i over compensated.

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Changed my mind. Likely to find Hydraulic lifters if you take the cams out as that there shows a return line for a TT system that would be blank on a single turbo.

good spotting ...banjo bolts there too

[Koom]

Yeah I got stuck on it being a single turbo with shim under buckets for some reason (only ever dealt with one set of early WRX/TT heads that had the hydraulic lifters under the buckets, only really expect to see hydraulics with rockers like a BC5) so then I'd missed the obvious.

Also is that missing piece on the bellhousing bit cut out? Why's there a big hole where the inspection hole normally is?

[dubbedup]

maybe for undoing the torque converter, or clutch, (i once was a novice and could not get the box of the motor due to the hidden clutchfork pin... and once it was apart all was clear..

[Guest]

Obviosly a Phase 1 block, TT heads and has early RS cam and crank sensors

And like it was coverted to single turbo in a "chop shop"

Broken block at inspection point - never seen this, but I suppose roughness has no boundaries

RC 's and gaskets indicated a EJ20H engine - with hydraulic lifters

[funkytown]

thanks rick / koom. I had suspected this was a TT due to the water lines on the back of the heads but i didnt want to lead you to what i thought was the answer.

LET THE VULTURES NOW LAND

this is deathz0rs block that was purchased from liquid_ice as a v4 sti motor.

Clearly it is NOT and got deathz0r sent a total bag of s*** ej20h... remember the matching STI loom and manifold that never turned up? Coz it never existed

I did a quick inspection of it today, we went and got it from storage.

I vote liquid_ice

a) gets severe beats

b)fronts the full $1500 for s*** he never sent / lied / cheated

seriously FUK YOU liquid_ice

*spelling edit

[Guest]

 funkytown said:

thanks rick / koom. I had suspected this was a TT due to the water lines on the back of the heads but i didnt want to lead you to what i thought was the answer.

LET THE VULTURES NOW LAND

this is deathz0rs block that was purchase from liquid_ice as a v4 sti motor.

Clearly it is NOT and got sent a total bag of s*** ej20h... remember the matching STI loom and manifold that never turned up? Coz it never existed

Think blood needs to be shed over this outright rip off - or atleast get ya money back

Thanks for the heads up on Liquid_Ice

[funkytown]

for the record i think it was:

* a full v4 sti long block

* matching intake mani / loom and sensors

* for a total of $1500

.. and the manifold / sensors never turned up.

now a bung motor..

heads must roll

[dubbedup]

[me=dubbedup]gets popcorn....[/me]

hopes Liquid_ice refunds promptly...

[deathz0r]

OLD post below...

 

Well, bumping up old thread because I haven't had a word back in a couple of days and it's starting to worry me.

Update on events thus far;

-Complete block was sent and a box full of parts

-I only received a pallet with the block.. no box of everything else (ecu, manifold, afm etc etc)

-Liquid_ice contacted Mainfrieght and they didn't help, ClubSub_Dad checked out the Wellington branch for me - nothing there

-Ticketing slip only says 1 pallet was sent, no mention of box

-Couple weeks go by with PMing, he has been sick so no progress

-Liquid_ice apparently has hired a lawyer and date confirmed for court hearing for losses of up to $1,000 for 1st September

-I have PM'd asking for $500 cash for the lost parts as I am very tight on cash and he can take the rest of the money when it goes to court

-No responses after that PM (and he always replies)

Updates;

-Said he sent $500, never received.

-After a lot of bitching he finally sent me $250 and I said fuck it and just accepted that

Now.... this.

What to do, what to do.

If you are wondering why I haven't checked the motor before

1) I haven't had room for it so it has been stored out at my old mans since the NIGHT it was received

2) Have just moved in to a new flat with a proper double garage so thought we'd go pick it up and start getting it ready to drop it in...

[soopersubaru]

 Ichi Ban said:

Obviosly a Phase 1 block, TT heads and has early RS cam and crank sensors

And like it was coverted to single turbo in a "chop shop"

Broken block at inspection point - never seen this, but I suppose roughness has no boundaries

RC 's and gaskets indicated a EJ20H engine - with hydraulic lifters

Have too agree on this eng id

Def twin turbo open decker hyd lifter early heads.

Have seen this bit cut out.. Apparently allows easier access to torque converter bolts with a cheap spanner...snap on, stahwille etc have no prob here...or a hex socket A??

[Guest]

 funkytown said:

for the record i think it was:

* a full v4 sti long block

* matching intake mani / loom and sensors

* for a total of $1500

.. and the manifold / sensors never turned up.

now a bung motor..

heads must roll

Maybe he sent the wrong engine?

[funkytown]

hahahhahah yer course he did

[Guest]

Sounds like a set up from day one

However more fool you for not checking the goods on arrival tho

[deathz0r]

 Ichi Ban said:

Sounds like a set up from day one

However more fool you for not checking the goods on arrival tho

Agreed, hence the post above. Plus I'm a newb.

[Guest]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOh

Liquid_ice is online now !!!!!!

I'm off to get some pop corn too and sit back and watch this unfold

[sickmatesick]

I'd vomit if I paid $1500 and that contraption showed up

[T.Rev]

Lodge Disputes Tribunal claim..$60 I think and no lawyers....just facts and opinions. Make it in Porirua ...

[Shale]

Wow. Talk about a red-hander.

This has to be resolved.