Everyone knows that Subaru had problems with their 2.5L motors between
2001 and 2003... and it is now my turn to have an eng***** Special order part # Description SU10103AB390R2 REMAN SHORTBLOCK W/C *****My question is: is it a "REMANufactured" short block or a new one ? When I called the dealer, they told me it is a brand new short block...
Thx !
Alain
It's remanufactured. Most auto makers only offer new short blocks for a couple of years after the introduction of a model year. This is not a bad thing; the remanufactured engine is assembled to the same tolerances as a new one, and the only part that's reused is the block itself (including the bearing caps), and possibly the crankshaft if it can be made serviceable.
Bob
Hi,
Not that this is applicable in all instances, but I've seen many cases where a "reman" (assuming it's properly done") will outlast a "new" engine simply because everything's "settled" in WRT to warpage, expansion, etc. If the "reman" is from Subaru (as opposed to a chain parts store kind of situation), I wouldn't worry!
Rick
Why is it that a dealer would say its NEW while the Order description clearly states "REMAN"
They just lie habitually, period, or they are discriminating here i.e. having the customer for a fool since he is even asking such a "stupid" question?
MN
A remanufactured/rebuilt short block is NOT new and should not be sold/characterized as such. Sometimes they are fine, sometimes not.
I don't know if Subaru has the responsibility under warranty to replace defective parts with new ones, if available. I can't believe that a
**new** 2.5 liter Subaru replacement engine would not be available. It's essentially the same engine still being used in the 2005 models, and was used on the last generation Legacies until 2004. I'd really push for a new-new engine, not a rebuilt.
Agreed.
Sometimes they are fine, sometimes not.
Have you had any experience with bad reman blocks?
My understanding is that a "seasoned" block is generally better than a new one. As someone else pointed out, the iron is more stable and as long as it was properly inspected and reworked, it should be fine. I'd have no problems at all with it personally.
Hi,
I don't know for sure (would have to read the OP's warranty to be sure) but I've been under the impression for many years the manufacturers could use "remanufactured" parts for most warranty work such as this... after all, they're probably gonna argue they're NOT replacing a NEW engine, are they?
Still, I'm with you and wouldn't give up on a "new" engine too early in the negotiations.
Rick
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