Hey guys im around the northern subbarbs i generally joined so i can get some help from other Subaru owners as ive just purchased a 2004 subaru liberty sedan2.5l sohc non turbo ive drove about 6ks on it since i bought it, the other day i was driving home and i noticed a knocking noise coming from the engine.. so i instantly got home and did research bout it bla bla and now im in a position where i cant decide.. whats the better option to Fix watever is making the noise but might be a big fix or shuld i buy a new engine?anyone know what the problem is ive read that its common with boxer engines? its done about 156ks

Without hearing it, it could potentially be a number of things but, I think it's safe to assume the damage is terminal, meaning a new motor is the only way forward. Not worth rebuilding IMO.

First of all, was the car purchased privately or through a dealership? If the latter, I would be going down there straight away to plead your case if the purchase date falls within the stat warranty period (cant remember how many months).

I doubt anyone intentionally sold you a car with a fkd motor, it's just a combination of bad timing and bad luck. These things do happen unfortunately.

If purchased privately, you're going to have to take it on the chin I'm afraid. I would get some quotes for the supply/install of a turbo motor and box for sure. Given you are posting on a performance forum it would make sense that that would be the direction you would prefer to go down.

Nauli is selling an epic motor in the for sale section that may be of interest to you.

Good luck,

Shaun

1) go to mechanic
2) get proper diagnosis
3) discuss options
4) decide on option that best suits budget/situation

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I became out of breath reading it!

I blacked out when I realised I also live in a northern subbarb.

Try Mick @ Japline or Jim & Jarrod @ BlueStar mobile, they are both northerners too.

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omg thnx shaunus im such a newbie :P

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Newbie to what? The English language?

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