1996 version 3 STI Bottom End Bearing Cost??

[cliffdunedin]

Hi guys, just a quick Q!

I\'m looking at a decent low kms WRX (apart from bearing) and wondering roughly how much would it cost to replace a Bottom end bearing, and also any other preventative maintenance that could be done at the same time.

Thanks in advance

[Guest]

Link to said wrx?

http://www.clubsub.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic,37933.msg492347.html#msg492347

[cliffdunedin]

Nah, not that one dude!

[Timmah]

If you\'re replacing the bottom end, you might as well rebuild the engine. I\'d set aside a minimum of 4k.

[cliffdunedin]

Cheers, that\'s pretty much what i was wanting! Thanks

[Guest]

Uh no I meant read the thread and post up a link to the car youre looking at. Rebuilding an engine does not need to cost 4k. Besides after rebuilding the bottom end you already need head gaskets and valve stem seals are bother all each so hardly 4k. If youre dunedin like the name suggests pm hijacka he\'ll sort you out cheap. IMO just get a v7 sti shortie. Stronger than what you had and cheaper than fixing what you have considering you will likely possibly new crank/rods/pistons along with the obvious bearings/gaskets/etc. The forged shortie that FFS have for 2.9k is a mint option if you want a bulletproof street engine. Or 1-1.5k for a v7 sti shortie.

[titian]

 evowrx said:

Uh no I meant read the thread and post up a link to the car youre looking at. Rebuilding an engine does not need to cost 4k. Besides after rebuilding the bottom end you already need head gaskets and valve stem seals are bother all each so hardly 4k. If youre dunedin like the name suggests pm hijacka he\'ll sort you out cheap. IMO just get a v7 sti shortie. Stronger than what you had and cheaper than fixing what you have considering you will likely possibly new crank/rods/pistons along with the obvious bearings/gaskets/etc. The forged shortie that FFS have for 2.9k is a mint option if you want a bulletproof street engine. Or 1-1.5k for a v7 sti shortie.

2.9k for a shortie yes. Then 1.1 to remove old motor/heads refit heads and engine. Reasonable cost of ? $4k. Yes sounds about right.

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 titian']

[quote name='evowrx said:

Uh no I meant read the thread and post up a link to the car youre looking at. Rebuilding an engine does not need to cost 4k. Besides after rebuilding the bottom end you already need head gaskets and valve stem seals are bother all each so hardly 4k. If youre dunedin like the name suggests pm hijacka he\'ll sort you out cheap. IMO just get a v7 sti shortie. Stronger than what you had and cheaper than fixing what you have considering you will likely possibly new crank/rods/pistons along with the obvious bearings/gaskets/etc. The forged shortie that FFS have for 2.9k is a mint option if you want a bulletproof street engine. Or 1-1.5k for a v7 sti shortie.

/quote]

2.9k for a shortie yes. Then 1.1 to remove old motor/heads refit heads and engine. Reasonable cost of ? $4k. Yes sounds about right.

Yep forged 4k+, just rebuilt no way maybe if a shop did the entire job hijacka would prob do it cheaper. Unless timmah means forged not just rebuilt? Drop the engine yourself and put it back in. If I can do it by myself anyone can Im not a mechanic/practical person at all. All you need to do is get heads checked/skimmed by a reconditioner, read up on timing and give someone a box to check it before you release the auto tensioner. Might as well do timing while youre in there Id use jap or genuine parts or a mix to save coin just long as its not chinese and its got a decent warranty. Often aftermarket has a longer warranty than genuine so ask questions...

[Timmah]

 evowrx']

[quote name='evowrx said:

Uh no I meant read the thread and post up a link to the car youre looking at. Rebuilding an engine does not need to cost 4k. Besides after rebuilding the bottom end you already need head gaskets and valve stem seals are bother all each so hardly 4k. If youre dunedin like the name suggests pm hijacka he\'ll sort you out cheap. IMO just get a v7 sti shortie. Stronger than what you had and cheaper than fixing what you have considering you will likely possibly new crank/rods/pistons along with the obvious bearings/gaskets/etc. The forged shortie that FFS have for 2.9k is a mint option if you want a bulletproof street engine. Or 1-1.5k for a v7 sti shortie.

/quote]

2.9k for a shortie yes. Then 1.1 to remove old motor/heads refit heads and engine. Reasonable cost of ? $4k. Yes sounds about right.

Yep forged 4k+, just rebuilt no way maybe if a shop did the entire job hijacka would prob do it cheaper. Unless timmah means forged not just rebuilt? Drop the engine yourself and put it back in. If I can do it by myself anyone can Im not a mechanic/practical person at all. All you need to do is get heads checked/skimmed by a reconditioner, read up on timing and give someone a box to check it before you release the auto tensioner. Might as well do timing while youre in there Id use jap or genuine parts or a mix to save coin just long as its not chinese and its got a decent warranty. Often aftermarket has a longer warranty than genuine so ask questions...

I was meaning a normal rebuild. If you set aside more than you need, you\'ll leave yourself with money and not short if the engine is in worse condition than just a BeB that has gone.

[Marky]

Unless you\'re planning on leaning on the motor orrrr keeping it for a few years I\'d just buy a trustworthy complete motor, chuck it in, rinse and walk away

Hell if you get a complete-ish one you can then sell off turbo & random bits and recoup some of the $ afterwards - not like anyone reeeeeally pays attention to if/when a subaru has had a rebuild when it comes to resale time, they die at random intervals anyway