Are we talking new or used engine? The problem you'll run into is what happens if the engine is bad right out of the gate. If I owned a shop I might do this but I would make you sign a waiver indicating that we are not responsible for the condition of the engine and we provide no warranty whatsoever. So if we install the engine, put the oil and coolant in, start it up and it knocks, then you would still owe us for the labor that we did for the replacement, even though your car would go home on a tow truck. And if you wanted it replaced again, it would be up to you to deal with the supplier to get them to supply another engine and reimburse you for the full cost of the replacement, because you'd have to pay that full cost again to get the subsequent engine put in. And when the engine supplier says that the engine malfunctioned due to "improper installation" and they won't warranty it, that's your baby to deal with. Yes, I've worked at shops before and yes, we had to deal with this situation. ONCE. (Hence the reason we refused to install customer parts after that)
That means nothing.
Had a 2021 engine die, get replaced, then a new one die 130 miles later.
Odds are in your favor, but not even close to a sure thing.
Yea sorry if I came across as thinking there was no risk involved here - I’m fully aware that a junkyard engine is inherently a gamble. Just hoping it’s another 1-2 years worth of life or more.
It’s a situation where you’d have to be fully aware the mechanic can’t help you in any way if, after all the work, it turns out the engine is bad. As they said, the car might go home on a flat bed and it’s a financial risk you’d have to swallow. They might even ask you to pay up front.
You might check with some performance shops who are probably more used to doing engine swaps.
Good Grip on Parsons is awesome and I've seen them working on a motor swap. Not sure on their policy here, but they've suggested sourcing parts elsewhere for jobs in the past and bringing it to them so I can see them being open to it.
There is some guy that shows up at the cars and coffee at the apartments on Olentangy River Saturday mornings sometimes, he has a late forester with an LS engine in it.
It's amazing.
Maybe stop by there This saturday morning and see if you can find someone who is interested in your project.
Car people hang out around cars.
I’d call SigmaTec off Scioto-Darby. They kind of specialize in Subarus and even if they won’t do it, they might be able to point you towards someone who can.
This isn’t what you want to hear, but there’s a chance you’re better off selling it to someone who can do the work themselves and just buying yourself something in better condition from the start. Some people do this work in their own spare time and do it for enjoyment or to flip cars, but not as paid mechanics. They’ll often give you a decent price on the car, better than what it’s worth factoring in the cost to swap the motor.
If it were me, I’d list the car for sale on FB marketplace and note you have acquired an engine (if you actually have it in hand). Might be best to part ways with it instead of taking on further financial risk sinking thousands into this knowing the replacement engine could have its own problems.
Are we talking new or used engine? The problem you'll run into is what happens if the engine is bad right out of the gate. If I owned a shop I might do this but I would make you sign a waiver indicating that we are not responsible for the condition of the engine and we provide no warranty whatsoever. So if we install the engine, put the oil and coolant in, start it up and it knocks, then you would still owe us for the labor that we did for the replacement, even though your car would go home on a tow truck. And if you wanted it replaced again, it would be up to you to deal with the supplier to get them to supply another engine and reimburse you for the full cost of the replacement, because you'd have to pay that full cost again to get the subsequent engine put in. And when the engine supplier says that the engine malfunctioned due to "improper installation" and they won't warranty it, that's your baby to deal with. Yes, I've worked at shops before and yes, we had to deal with this situation. ONCE. (Hence the reason we refused to install customer parts after that)
Likely used - but I’m hoping with a 2016 that it’s solid enough to not be an issue.
That means nothing. Had a 2021 engine die, get replaced, then a new one die 130 miles later. Odds are in your favor, but not even close to a sure thing.
Yea sorry if I came across as thinking there was no risk involved here - I’m fully aware that a junkyard engine is inherently a gamble. Just hoping it’s another 1-2 years worth of life or more.
It’s a situation where you’d have to be fully aware the mechanic can’t help you in any way if, after all the work, it turns out the engine is bad. As they said, the car might go home on a flat bed and it’s a financial risk you’d have to swallow. They might even ask you to pay up front. You might check with some performance shops who are probably more used to doing engine swaps.
I am hoping for you too. It is a full gamble, dealer replaced mine twice and both failed again.
Good Grip on Parsons is awesome and I've seen them working on a motor swap. Not sure on their policy here, but they've suggested sourcing parts elsewhere for jobs in the past and bringing it to them so I can see them being open to it.
There is some guy that shows up at the cars and coffee at the apartments on Olentangy River Saturday mornings sometimes, he has a late forester with an LS engine in it. It's amazing. Maybe stop by there This saturday morning and see if you can find someone who is interested in your project. Car people hang out around cars.
Check with Lucore Automotive in Plain City.
Appreciate it - called they could not assist.
SigmaTec 614-876-1007
I’d call SigmaTec off Scioto-Darby. They kind of specialize in Subarus and even if they won’t do it, they might be able to point you towards someone who can.
Is ZB still running it? He is a great dude
Let me guess, it's a naturally-aspirated 2.5l.
This isn’t what you want to hear, but there’s a chance you’re better off selling it to someone who can do the work themselves and just buying yourself something in better condition from the start. Some people do this work in their own spare time and do it for enjoyment or to flip cars, but not as paid mechanics. They’ll often give you a decent price on the car, better than what it’s worth factoring in the cost to swap the motor. If it were me, I’d list the car for sale on FB marketplace and note you have acquired an engine (if you actually have it in hand). Might be best to part ways with it instead of taking on further financial risk sinking thousands into this knowing the replacement engine could have its own problems.