Phosoup253 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Decided to just do a new shortblock assembly for the legacy and this was what I found when the package arrived. Dowel pin bent and block surface has slight a chip. Hopefully they’ll accept my return, didn’t get to open when it arrived was late for work and came just before thanksgiving. Very upset right now. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino6303 Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 Same thing happened to me several years ago. Dealer I purchased from accepted the return and I got a new one. That damage isn't bad. If you can't get it replaced without a hassle, it would be fine with a new dowel pin. The damage isn't in a critical area and it doesn't look like it protrudes out towards the sealing surface. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosoup253 Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 Yeah I figured those dowels weren’t a big deal but that scuff is a little concerning. Going to see what the company says, I didn’t order straight from Subaru but a well known business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaboo Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 5:48 AM, rhino6303 said: ...That damage isn't bad. If you can't get it replaced without a hassle, it would be fine with a new dowel pin. The damage isn't in a critical area and it doesn't look like it protrudes out towards the sealing surface. My thoughts exactly. But yeah, I get wanting that shortblock replaced if possible, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 FWIW, my local dealer matched the on line price for the ej257, that was back in April 2012. There was no chance of shipper issues. But, I have been buying parts from them for a while. 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...
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