Bad news for the 92

3.3H6 · #1 02-23-2011, 01:33 PM

I got a call today from subaru, the engine spun a crankshaft bearing, all in replacing the motor with another one (with 130k miles on it already) is over $2000, new radiator is $200, and brakes are $400 (one of the front calipers was stuck). all in all, that's most of my money, and I can't afford to fix it. I've asked the service guys to talk to sales for a possible trade in or buy it out right, but I'm not hoping for anything. I'm probably going to open the car up for sale here first before posting it on craigslist.

This sucks

Cam · #2 02-23-2011, 01:56 PM

Swap the engine yourself, I swear it's cake. You will need to buy a hoist, and thats about it. 2 grand is a joke.

Why do you need a new radiator? The bearing would contaminate the oil, but that should be all.

3.3H6 · #3 02-23-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam

Swap the engine yourself, I swear it's cake. You will need to buy a hoist, and thats about it. 2 grand is a joke.

Why do you need a new radiator? The bearing would contaminate the oil, but that should be all.

the radiator is trashed, it has a 5 inch crack on the top.

I have access to a hoist, the problem is time, I'm a full time student, and I can't keep wasting time on this pile of crap.

Sean486 · #4 02-23-2011, 02:12 PM

You haven't had that very long have you? Other than the engine issues, what kind of condition is it in?

3.3H6 · #5 02-23-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean486

You haven't had that very long have you? Other than the engine issues, what kind of condition is it in?

I've owned it since November.

Otherwise it's all solid. The rear struts need replacing, but there is no rust, no major body damage, one or two small dings, and it could use new paint at some point, but it's not critical.

The interior is all there, new wrx radio, I have a few parts for the interior, such as a replacement trunk/gas tank release levers (trunk release snapped off). No rips in the leather, the driver's seat is worn, but the rear seats are basically perfect, no wear at all. The tires are brand new.

Wikedjuggalo · #6 02-23-2011, 02:24 PM

I believe you could do all of it for less then half of what they quoted you. Brakes costing 400? I don't even think my drilled and slotted rotors and pads cost that much (could be wrong). Radiator can be had for 131 on ebay.