Bottom end rebuild for WRX motor in ACT

[MichaelF]

Looks like I've done a bearing in my MY02 WRX and will be in need of a full/partial bottom end rebuild and wanted to see if there was anyone people could suggest. The engine is currently standard and at most it might get an exhaust/chip so I'm not after a full on race motor.

I don't have the means to pull the motor out so it will have to be a drive in drive out job. First thought based on good servicing recommendations is Reliance Automotive but I'm even thinking of trying a Subaru dealer given it's a standard job.

[Lyndall]

Total Traction Services. Will take care of that no problem at all!

[billdunn]

Pro Engines in Qbn.

They do a lot of the engine machi9ning and building work for the work shops anyway. TTS can r/r the unit for you, or Pro engines probably can anyway. Reliance, Autotech etc can also r/r the unit. Most of these shops use Pro engines anyway, but give Warren or Greg a call at pro engines, and mention that I recomended them, and that it is for a rally car. These guys are definately motorsport friendly (and mad), and also have a lot of experience on Subarus engines and how to make them hold together.

[buzzard]

Have you checked the price on a short/long engine new from Subaru ??

Chris

[MichaelF]

Thanks for the replies. Upon closer inspection it is just my near new cam belt tensioner that has gone and is resonating a god awful knock through the motor.

That'll learn me for replacing my old but perfectly functioning one just in case. Oh well being less than a year since it was done at least it is covered under warranty.