If you read enough of my posts you will see I just done like to answer the price thing.

For one prices vary across the country just as real estate does and for some of the same reasons I might add. But here you go, turbo $1500.00 to $2500.00 depending on how complete the repair is (hoses, gaskets, fittings etc). Pan removal and clean $$230.00 to $500.00

Engine $4500.00 to $11,000.00 depending on if the heads and cams are also damaged as Subaru only sells a short block and then individual parts and pieces and they add up quick. It would be better as I always state to enquire locally to you for prices.

You can’t install legally install a European Diesel into a US car, it is illegal in the US to tamper with an OBD II vehicle. Not saying that it can’t be done just not legal. It would be a major project I might add.

Justin

Also to take it the next step further, how much would it be if somone had to replace the engine?

Now another question, is it possible to do a diesel conversion and what would that entail/cost?

Thanks again Justin for all your help!

The Subaru Dealer in that part of the country is a smaller market dealer with a good reputation.

There is a good independent in Bend, but that’s probably a stretch.

Sorry I cant offer you more.

Justin

The parts are listed by part number on the Dealer invoice, regardless of who paid the bill, and if you are unable to determine I would call and ask them to break down the invoice for you.

I am amazed by this but many times the Dealer Skips the Banjo fitting which is why sometimes there is a second failure. I would look into it if i was you and replace it or pull out the screen if there is no record.

Cut open one of your 4000 mile filters and see how it looks, if its not restricted then you should be ok with your plan.

Justin

Love your dedication and your effort for quality work!

To give you some background, my family and I had purchased a 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited… It’s one nice machine, which my family loves. Sadly, a year after we had purchased the car the turbo went out, just this weekend. I am fearing the worst, a total replacement of the engine, but have not yet took the car in to inspect the oil pan and look over the engine. In writing you this, I am hoping that you will be able to reccomend a shop in the Albany/Corvallis area, one that will perform quality work. Hoping to find someone as intelligent and as dedicated as you.

Thank you for your time,

Zac

I had my reservations about buying a used turbo Subaru, but with the following facts, it tended to ease my mind:

1. Older gentleman owned it since new.
2. Always serviced at the local Subaru dealership.
3. Oil changes were done between 3,000-4,000 miles.
4. Full records, including the turbo replacement in Jan.
5. Lower mileage for it’s price.
6. Had it’s 60K “Shots”, if you will.
7. Radiator leaked when I bought it-dealership replaced it and the hoses at no cost to me.

I figured that this was a fairly decent deal. The only drawback is that because of it’s low mileage, it is still equipped with the factory timing belt, which I will be changing within the next 10K. I have replaced the plugs and coil boots, as well as the VVT actuators.

Would they have replaced the banjo bolt screen with the replacement of the turbo? I looked through the paperwork, but the dealership has all of their parts in “code” so to speak. Also, I commute-mostly on the freeway…would it be OK to go with 4K synthetic changes (no traffic jams to work through either)? What about adding a main line directly off the oil filter? Someone suggested that to me, but I don’t really believe that is possible. Any help would be much appreciated.

Glad at least you know now, and also subscribe to the feed, I try to post articles every month you never know when one will save you some $.

Justin

Based on what you have said and because we have not seen a lot of issues with the 2008 and newer models, I would pull the pan, look at the shavings and go from there. If its full of metal, you may want to pull the motor, split the case halves and inspect the mains and rods, also the cam journals need to be inspected as well. We have done shortblocks, and had to replace cams and head in the most extreme of situations, but we have in many cases just had to do the turbo.

The inner cooler can be cleaned but its very time consuming, I would replace it and not take the chance.

The filter should not be present in the feed line on the 2008.

SW Washington is not that far away if you end up having to make a major repair and you want it done complete or want to take this opportunity to increase your power a bit to take out some of the sting..

Hope that helps

Justin