MidBlue06 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Hi all, My timing belt decided to let go last week and it did some severe internal damage to my motor. Through talking to a couple friends of mine and a mechanic I have determined that it could be most cost efficient to buy a low mileage replacement motor and drop it in my Legacy. I have been making a few phone calls and so far the best price that I have been given is $1,750.00. All I really need is the block and heads and I can take the rest of the parts from my old motor. Where else can I look to purchase a motor locally (within New England region)?? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theheatfan33 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 How many miles did your car have before the belt snapped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 You do know that you'll still need the a few gaskets and o-rings. Do you plan on DIY or paying a repair shop ? How's your clutch if you have one ? Don't forget about fluids. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmedic Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I doubt it's more cost effective to pick up a used engine that'll still need a timing belt, seals, etc. . . Pull yours and send the heads off to the machine shop for a valve grind & new valves as needed, put it back together. You have to pull the engine to drop in a new one anyway, might as well pop the heads off first and see what's happening. I promise you it'll be less than $1700 to have your heads redone, and I doubt your short block is damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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