Engine failure

Still no car

The parts were in stock and turned up but the camshaft and one other part had to be returned as they were corroded!

The garage seem to be taking an age...it's been with them since 16th December.

I await an apology from Subaru though I don't think it will happen as no one seems to care or take responsibility.

max330s wrote:Still no car

The parts were in stock and turned up but the camshaft and one other part had to be returned as they were corroded!

The garage seem to be taking an age...it's been with them since 16th December.

I await an apology from Subaru though I don't think it will happen as no one seems to care or take responsibility.

Shocking Max

Put your story on here. Mr Tunnicliffe states that he monitors forums so this may move matters forward. In saying that whatever has gone wrong obviously won't be Subaru's fault

http://forums.sidc.co.uk/topic/153182-subaru-uks-md-answers-your-questions/

Mick

max330s wrote:Still no car

The parts were in stock and turned up but the camshaft and one other part had to be returned as they were corroded!

The garage seem to be taking an age...it's been with them since 16th December.

I await an apology from Subaru though I don't think it will happen as no one seems to care or take responsibility.

Shocking, when my engine first failed it was turned around in a week with a new short motor that was with them within days. Even with the second a short motor was there in days, took a little longer as I wanted some things changing but still didn't take as long as this.

Paul.

Firstly sorry to hear of your troubles. However, I thought that the Prodrive map on the 330s was supposed to sort this issue out and that the only way they would go wrong was if you didn't use 98 RON or above fuel?

This is a bit of a worry.

your dealer is taking the piss somewhat.... I have a turn around of 4 days maximum on a hatch engine rebuild

Derek FKS 85 wrote: I thought that the Prodrive map on the 330s was supposed to sort this issue out and that the only way they would go wrong was if you didn't use 98 RON or above fuel?

This is a bit of a worry.

Mine lasted 6 months with standard map and pistons and 18 months with a Prodrive map and standard pistons, used V-power since new.

Mick - Thanks.

Derek - Shell V-Power every fill up - I've never been caught out yet, plus shell is the cheapest 98RON where I live. Doing very nicely out of the BA airmiles you get from the VPower club points!

Rob - I'll see what Monday brings.

Max

PS. I have submitted my 'experience' via IM Groups website. I wonder if they will bother to reply?

Keep us updated if you can please Max.

Be very interested to hear what I.M have got to say.

Shockingly bad service

Hope you get good news soon

Shaun

Finally got it back last night!

I spoke to the mechanic and he says the Crank failed..not one of the pistons. I have been told to limit the revs to 3k and to return after 1,000 miles for an oil change. I also had a bill for the remainder of the service which I asked them to do seeings as it would have been due in 800 miles anyway. Sparkplugs were never this expensive on my M5 and it had eight of them.

Oh, and no apology or any contact from IM group!

1,000 boring miles ahead of me

Max

We'll at least you have it back Max.

I would write a letter of complaint to I.M

looks like the dreaded has happened had engine light & few others come at wk end , so took it to dealer today checked oil b4 i left was ok by the time it got checked at dealer was below dip stick mark , check over & 2 lts of oil added fault code had come up p24 crank senors , checked & rd tested by r own ROB after a little crack i was off only to get 3miles away & lights back on , but to cut a long story short its back at dealer with aid of subaru assitants

thorth id got 1 of the good 1s as 44k & no problems , the only good thing is it went now as warranty runs out nx month

hopefully find out in nx few days whats up & get it sorted

Gutted but like you say, still in warranty so count yourself lucky, maybe drop some forged pistons in during the rebuild?

P0024 avcs failure to move due to low oil pressure. Topped oil level up & reset ecu suspected ringland fracture causing heavy oil consumption.

Forged pistons are in hand

cheers rob

i,ll speak later this wk & sort things out with u

abz, already in hand thanks to rob think its the way to go save having same problem again

44k then failure

Hope the claim is smooth. At least you are in good hands

Claim should be fine, just the usual forms to fill in to send to Subaru first with the CID & cvn numbers and some readings from the ecu.

Never fear your in safe hands mate.

Hope mine is near Cumbria when it goes pop

cheers rob

ive got to say that wrc spoiler looks even better in real life

My car is out of warranty in june, the dealer i bought the car from gave me a years warranty from june.
What do i need to check for in the AXA warranty to make sure that i'm covered if i have to claim
out of subaru warranty.

Thanks
Paul

Paulathome wrote:My car is out of warranty in june, the dealer i bought the car from gave me a years warranty from june.
What do i need to check for in the AXA warranty to make sure that i'm covered if i have to claim
out of subaru warranty.

Thanks
Paul

Just read the small print very carefully on the axa warrantys, they do not tollerate altering the vehicle in anyway from standard whilst under the cover from them. They try and get out of it whenever possible

sparkey wrote:cheers rob

ive got to say that wrc spoiler looks even better in real life

Cheers Mate, It does need some slight tweeks to make me a bit happier with the way its mounted

mickp wrote:Hope mine is near Cumbria when it goes pop

I'll collect if need be haha

Rob wrote:

Paulathome wrote:My car is out of warranty in june, the dealer i bought the car from gave me a years warranty from june.
What do i need to check for in the AXA warranty to make sure that i'm covered if i have to claim
out of subaru warranty.

Thanks
Paul

Just read the small print very carefully on the axa warrantys, they do not tollerate altering the vehicle in anyway from standard whilst under the cover from them. They try and get out of it whenever possible

Hi Rob, the cars standard and will be staying standard.
The question was really to find out what components are damaged with the engine failures, to make sure they are listed as covered

thanks for replies
Paul

Paulathome wrote:

Rob wrote:

Paulathome wrote:My car is out of warranty in june, the dealer i bought the car from gave me a years warranty from june.
What do i need to check for in the AXA warranty to make sure that i'm covered if i have to claim
out of subaru warranty.

Thanks
Paul

Just read the small print very carefully on the axa warrantys, they do not tollerate altering the vehicle in anyway from standard whilst under the cover from them. They try and get out of it whenever possible

Hi Rob, the cars standard and will be staying standard.
The question was really to find out what components are damaged with the engine failures, to make sure they are listed as covered

thanks for replies
Paul

to be honest an Engine isnt classed as a wearing part, as long as theres oil and coolant in there and the service history is up to date then dont worry mate you have nothing to fear

44k and it went, im at 42k and thought it was ok to breathe easier now as surely woulda went by now :s

ive got an extended warranty from wen i bought the car until july/august, no idea where the forms are tho. i know where my RAC card is though rob

question though, if the car was bought from a subaru dealer 2nd hand with a cat back that should still be covered as normal yes?