JakeLau Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Was thinking that, but if something happens then it wont be covered undr the warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Looks like things might change a little bit. Thinking they are just gonna order a long block and just do a engine swap. They think that will probably be the easiest and cheapest fix. I'm gonna do some looking around and see about how much a new block will cost. Does a oil cooler come with the long block? And turbo? Intercooler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruonlineparts.com Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 A long block is not offered by Subaru so perhaps they are looking at an aftermarket built unit? -Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Yeah idk what they plan on doing. The only long blocks i could find was remanufactured ones. Might be cheaper to just rebuild mine. Not sure what it would cost to rebuild mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 guess they priced out a long block from Subaru. Maybe just by parts idk. but they said they gave the warranty place a $8000 quote/estimate. Sucks I really hope they aren't going to total the car. Wish me luck all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grovlet Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I don't think Warranty Companies can "Total" a Car..... It's not Like Insurance in that fashion.... They may have a Maximum Payout Limit though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 ohhh really? idk how it all works. I really don't want them to total it. just want it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruonlineparts.com Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 They may authorize a used engine, I have seen alot of warranty companies do this. -Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Well bad news. They said their not going to authorize a new engine and are not going any further then they are now. They say It was my fault for not coming to them earlier. So question is. Now I have to pay for it myself. What is the best route to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Ive been looking around and most of the engines are going for around 3k is that going to be normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Longblocks, maybe. You can find a 1010AC030 (new shortblock) locally for less than 2k. Brand new, no miles, no problems. Subarugenuineparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Ok, after reading all this, and our PMs, my advice is go thru the fine print on your warranty paperwork. You've either reached your limit on coverage/payouts, or they realize how badly they've fucked up and now you're gonna hafta fight them (or sue) to cover the damages. As I said in PM, you're looking at a minimum of 5k to replace your engine -- it's worth it to at least negotiate so that you're not left with the entire bill for results of the work performed by a mechanic who didn't know what he was doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkhousman Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 ^ This exactly! You are gonna be in for a bit of an arguement with the warranty company and the dealership. I would personally go to said dealer and speak with management as it was their mechanic that didn't know what he was doing, so they should have sent it to the Subaru dealership to ensure a proper repair! Lighting a fire under the dealers a** may motivate them to help you with warranty company! Also it is time to get on the phone with the warranty company and argue the same point with them and don't take No for an answer, always ask to speak with their manager! Have you driven it since the first turbo blew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 "We messed up the repair but you should have brought it back sooner" doesn't sound acceptable to me as a reason for why they won't warranty their own screw up. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 I have not diven the car since the first turbo was put in. And yes im going to call the warranty company today after work. Their reasoning for not repairing it is cuz they said there was to much oil in car which made the rings go bad. The dealership told me months ago when i took it in for the same reason that it was cuz it was low on oil. So when my car started acting up on freeway i just put some oil in it. But IMO the dealership should have caught tbis months ago when i took it in. Not sure whats going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Same. @jakelau, go ahead and tell us the name of the dealership and mechanic just so in the event someone else's car needs repairs, they won't take it to that dealership. . And then like all unhappy people, get on the internet and keep bitching about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Ill keep you all posted on what is going on. And tyvm for your help. If you have any other info please let me know. Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Too much oil makes the rings go bad? Is that a real thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Dealership is uhlmann motors in chehalis wa. Mechanic is derek. Not sure of last name. Imo not good service or mechanic at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Idk thats what their saying. Thats what im asking you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkhousman Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 How much oil is too much? Sounds like they are just trying to play the blame game! Call and keep B*&^%ing! from everything you have said there is no way in hell I would let them rape me like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Yeah im gonna call warranty company in a few min.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Looks like I am going to be rebuilding my engine. Will have to get new oil lines and a oil cooler. Have a local engine shop that rebuilds motors. Have a quote of $3500. If the heads and stuff are still useable. So I need a oil cooler, anyone have a suggestions on brand? or good place to buy them? Thinking I am just going to put all stock stuff back in motor. Just don't have the money to put high performance stuff in it. Anything else I should be worried about with engine rebuild? Thanks guys...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruonlineparts.com Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 JakeLau if we can help with any parts please let us know ie. short block, heads etc. We can workout special pricing for you to get you rolling again. Feel free to PM me -Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeLau Posted June 19, 2013 Author Share Posted June 19, 2013 WOW FINNALLY got my car back. Having some issues tho. Keep popping code for "catalyst" (bank 1)???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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