Comments on: A Better Subaru 2.5l Head Gasket in Seattle http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/ Fri, 18 May 2012 21:56:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/#comment-103704 Justin Stobb Thu, 05 Apr 2012 03:58:39 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=272#comment-103704 Hi Su, Head gasket leaks don't typically get to the point where they spray oil out unless it's the most extreme cases of ignoring the leaks when they were smaller? Rear main seals can leak, PVC hose could be split open above the pipe in the block above the oil separator. Since its a forester the oil cooler o ring could be leaking, the oil could be leaking from the front and blowing back, another words there are a few things to investigate and one possibility is also the heads gaskets. Prices for kits can be found on the website, the repair guide is just that a guide It will help a novice to experienced tech get through the repair. We provide tech support with parts purchase and have helped hundreds do it, but it's all about what you can do! All we can do is help. Justin Hi Su,

Head gasket leaks don’t typically get to the point where they spray oil out unless it’s the most extreme cases of ignoring the leaks when they were smaller?

Rear main seals can leak, PVC hose could be split open above the pipe in the block above the oil separator.

Since its a forester the oil cooler o ring could be leaking, the oil could be leaking from the front and blowing back, another words there are a few things to investigate and one possibility is also the heads gaskets.

Prices for kits can be found on the website, the repair guide is just that a guide It will help a novice to experienced tech get through the repair. We provide tech support with parts purchase and have helped hundreds do it, but it’s all about what you can do! All we can do is help.

Justin

]]> By: Su Lee http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/#comment-103626 Su Lee Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:22:33 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=272#comment-103626 Hi Justin. I recently moved to rural NW Nebraska, where there are no import car shops and no dealers(only chevy and ford and closest is 50miles away). I do a lot of my research on the internet, and came across your website, as I'm preparing to replace HGs and timing belt/water pump on my friend's 2002 Forester w/auto trans, 183k miles. According to her, it never had a timing belt or HG repl, but shes only had the car for 4 yrs/80k miles; its always consumed some oil but suddenly, its been consuming oil at about 1 qt a wk and there was some blue smoke from underhood, and when i took a look underneath, there was oil all over the undersides of the engine. After a thorough wash with foam and powerwasher, it seems to be leaking mostly from the rear of the driver side head gasket. I just wanted to be sure this was it and not something else around there. Its hard to get a real good visual from the top and bottom, and am just concerned that its something else, like a rear main seal or that oil separator plate. BTW, theres no oil on the flywheel ring gear. Since they really need the car to be reliable, I'm looking to do the best repair possible (weekly we drive hundreds of miles thru the indian reservation to provide voluntary community services, where there is little cell phone reception, and weather can be extreme). Any suggestions to make a more definite diagnosis? And what kind of repair manuals do you offer with the HG kit? Prices? Shipping time? Thanks for the excellent website. Su Hi Justin. I recently moved to rural NW Nebraska, where there are no import car shops and no dealers(only chevy and ford and closest is 50miles away). I do a lot of my research on the internet, and came across your website, as I’m preparing to replace HGs and timing belt/water pump on my friend’s 2002 Forester w/auto trans, 183k miles. According to her, it never had a timing belt or HG repl, but shes only had the car for 4 yrs/80k miles; its always consumed some oil but suddenly, its been consuming oil at about 1 qt a wk and there was some blue smoke from underhood, and when i took a look underneath, there was oil all over the undersides of the engine. After a thorough wash with foam and powerwasher, it seems to be leaking mostly from the rear of the driver side head gasket. I just wanted to be sure this was it and not something else around there. Its hard to get a real good visual from the top and bottom, and am just concerned that its something else, like a rear main seal or that oil separator plate. BTW, theres no oil on the flywheel ring gear. Since they really need the car to be reliable, I’m looking to do the best repair possible (weekly we drive hundreds of miles thru the indian reservation to provide voluntary community services, where there is little cell phone reception, and weather can be extreme). Any suggestions to make a more definite diagnosis? And what kind of repair manuals do you offer with the HG kit? Prices? Shipping time? Thanks for the excellent website. Su

]]> By: Buying head gaskets this week help me select PLEASE - Subaru Outback - Subaru Outback Forums http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/#comment-101023 Buying head gaskets this week help me select PLEASE - Subaru Outback - Subaru Outback Forums Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:08:58 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=272#comment-101023 [...] work, not so much of the HGs. If you haven't done so, you might want to check out the info here: A Better Subaru 2.5l Head Gasket in Seattle - Seattle Subaru Repair | BTW, any and all of the Six [...] [...] work, not so much of the HGs. If you haven't done so, you might want to check out the info here: A Better Subaru 2.5l Head Gasket in Seattle – Seattle Subaru Repair | BTW, any and all of the Six [...]

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/#comment-92418 Justin Stobb Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:45:30 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=272#comment-92418 Could be a aftermarket T-stat, cracked head, clogged radiator, air pocket, incorrect temp reading from temp sensor, fans not coming on. Plus lots more, I wouldn't replace the engine unless there is combustion present in the cooling system. And even then I would want to know why. Justin Could be a aftermarket T-stat, cracked head, clogged radiator, air pocket, incorrect temp reading from temp sensor, fans not coming on. Plus lots more, I wouldn’t replace the engine unless there is combustion present in the cooling system. And even then I would want to know why.

Justin

]]> By: Alan http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/#comment-91351 Alan Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:36:05 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=272#comment-91351 . . Hello Justin, , Maybe you can help. . I've replaced several 2.5 head gaskets and am pretty good at what I do. . Recently bought a 1999 Outback with a supposedly leaking head gaskets. . They already spent a bunch of money on thermostat, cap and water pump, flush and so on. . . . I swapped engines with one that has new head gaskets and milled heads. . Still has the original heating problem. . Will idle for ever and never get out. . Can drive gently and does fine. . Drive at high speed or climb a hill and temp suddenly and quickly shoots up to max. . . . Getting another engine ready now. . Any other ideas ? ? Thanks . . Hello Justin, , Maybe you can help. . I’ve replaced several 2.5 head gaskets and am pretty good at what I do. . Recently bought a 1999 Outback with a supposedly leaking head gaskets. . They already spent a bunch of money on thermostat, cap and water pump, flush and so on. .
. . I swapped engines with one that has new head gaskets and milled heads. . Still has the original heating problem. . Will idle for ever and never get out. . Can drive gently and does fine. . Drive at high speed or climb a hill and temp suddenly and quickly shoots up to max. .
. . Getting another engine ready now. . Any other ideas ? ? Thanks

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/#comment-72056 Justin Stobb Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:09:18 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=272#comment-72056 You are welcome to pick my brain, as long as you promise not to pick it all. We always suggest taking the low mileage Japanese exchange engine apart and replacing all of the gaskets and seals, keep in mind the engine you are buying has been sitting around sine the 90's in some container and is a leak waiting to happen. Justin You are welcome to pick my brain, as long as you promise not to pick it all.

We always suggest taking the low mileage Japanese exchange engine apart and replacing all of the gaskets and seals, keep in mind the engine you are buying has been sitting around sine the 90′s in some container and is a leak waiting to happen.

Justin

]]> By: Matt http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/#comment-71638 Matt Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:29:57 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=272#comment-71638 Justin, I would love to pick your brain on my 98' forester issue. My car has 242k with a cracked engine head. I am pretty sure I will be replacing the engine with a used one from Japan (the millage is around 50k). Im thinking about having my mechanic replace the HG's while the engine is out. 1. Should I have the HG's replaced? 2. I cant seem to find any information on whether I need to replace all the engine gaskets with the kit like the one you sell on your site OR if I would just need to replace the 2 cylinder head gaskets. 3. If the engine is out of the car, is it quick and simple to replace the gaskets? What about just the cylinder HG's? Thank You! Matt Justin,
I would love to pick your brain on my 98′ forester issue. My car has 242k with a cracked engine head. I am pretty sure I will be replacing the engine with a used one from Japan (the millage is around 50k). Im thinking about having my mechanic replace the HG’s while the engine is out.
1. Should I have the HG’s replaced?
2. I cant seem to find any information on whether I need to replace all the engine gaskets with the kit like the one you sell on your site OR if I would just need to replace the 2 cylinder head gaskets.
3. If the engine is out of the car, is it quick and simple to replace the gaskets? What about just the cylinder HG’s?
Thank You!
Matt

]]> By: Justin Stobb http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/#comment-71350 Justin Stobb Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:44:43 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=272#comment-71350 Hi Peter, Have you ever checked your cooling system for voltage? You can also read the main head gasket article on this site for more information. Justin Hi Peter,

Have you ever checked your cooling system for voltage? You can also read the main head gasket article on this site for more information.

Justin

]]> By: Peter http://allwheeldriveauto.com/a-better-subaru-25l-head-gasket-in-seattle/#comment-71062 Peter Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:04:10 +0000 http://allwheeldriveauto.com/?p=272#comment-71062 Having recently replaced the HGs on my 2001 OB useing the products that you have supplied..all is good..I wanted to know why the old gasket material disintegrated around the coolant passages and ended up making my coolant turn a dark color..the black material around the cylinder holes and oil passages where still good and sealing well..the car has never over heated and the coolant drained and replaced from the rad on a yearly schedule ...from a lay persons view I would consider the old style HGs to be of a poor quality.. Having recently replaced the HGs on my 2001 OB useing the products that you have supplied..all is good..I wanted to know why the old gasket material disintegrated around the coolant passages and ended up making my coolant turn a dark color..the black material around the cylinder holes and oil passages where still good and sealing well..the car has never over heated and the coolant drained and replaced from the rad on a yearly schedule …from a lay persons view I would consider the old style HGs to be of a poor quality..

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