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I just bought a svx a couple months ago and I too am in need of another engine or rebuild. I started replacing the rod bearings and I called Courtesy Subaru out of South Dakota (they have a great online ordering website) for a check up on rod bearings availability. They said they would have to order them, meanwhile I struggled to take the caps off with the motor half's still together. I was able to find the worn bearing that was making all the noise today and when I called to order a set of standard sized rod bearings (because the jornals measured ok with no scratches) they said it could take 4-12 weeks to get them because they couldn't find any stateside and would have to order them directly from Japan. Now maybe I just am using a dealer that can't find them but for what its worth make sure you get someone that will be able to find the parts after you take the motor apart and prepped at a machine shop.
As far as whether to keep the car or not, I can't answer. I knew this car would have it's challenges when I purchased the car so this is no surprise to me. I loved these cars since thier beginnings but was never able to afford one when they were new.
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