New shortblock issue

[Phosoup253]

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?

[rhino6303]

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.

[Phosoup253]

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. 

[Scubaboo]

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.

[Max Capacity]

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.