I have a 01 Forester S that I bought 2 years ago from my Aunt. She bought it new in 2001 and when I bought it had 271k on it. All she ever did was oil changes, clutch, and a timing belt. Last fall the head gasket finally died (had been leaking for about 30k miles, but to the outside, not inside), so I had both heads worked and reinstalled. Also did a radiator, coil pack, and O2 sensor as well.
A few months ago did a rear brake job with new spring kit, wheel cylinders, etc. Today driving down the interstate I heard a tapping, and before I could get off the interstate it had no power. When the tow truck got there I tried cranking it, and the dreaded knocking was there. Pretty bad too. Now, what do I do??
I like the car, but I am not an outdoors person or a major Subaru fan. It rides well, drives good, and holds all of my security camera installation equipment (ladders, workboxes, cabling, etc.) I don't use it in the woods or off-roading (my aunt is a big caver, kayaker, etc. That is why she bought a new Forester and sold me this one). It is basically a work vehicle for me.
I am assuming the block is trashed at this point, and I tried searching for short blocks, but they are not cheap, neither are used motors for these things. Basically looking at around $2k+ for either short block or full motor swap. (includes someone else to R&R it for me.) I know a lot of people love these things, but since I am not attached to it and really just need another work vehicle, I am torn on what to do.
I will say this thing has been really reliable, but don't know if it is worth sinking $2k in it, but how much could I get out of it in the shape it is in now? Body is in good shape other than light scratches from going through the woods for 10 years, and interior is still in really good shape too, except for the driver seat has a tear on the left side around the rib area. Just looking for some ideas/thoughts/advice.
Thanks!
A few months ago did a rear brake job with new spring kit, wheel cylinders, etc. Today driving down the interstate I heard a tapping, and before I could get off the interstate it had no power. When the tow truck got there I tried cranking it, and the dreaded knocking was there. Pretty bad too. Now, what do I do??
I like the car, but I am not an outdoors person or a major Subaru fan. It rides well, drives good, and holds all of my security camera installation equipment (ladders, workboxes, cabling, etc.) I don't use it in the woods or off-roading (my aunt is a big caver, kayaker, etc. That is why she bought a new Forester and sold me this one). It is basically a work vehicle for me.
I am assuming the block is trashed at this point, and I tried searching for short blocks, but they are not cheap, neither are used motors for these things. Basically looking at around $2k+ for either short block or full motor swap. (includes someone else to R&R it for me.) I know a lot of people love these things, but since I am not attached to it and really just need another work vehicle, I am torn on what to do.
I will say this thing has been really reliable, but don't know if it is worth sinking $2k in it, but how much could I get out of it in the shape it is in now? Body is in good shape other than light scratches from going through the woods for 10 years, and interior is still in really good shape too, except for the driver seat has a tear on the left side around the rib area. Just looking for some ideas/thoughts/advice.
Thanks!