Dec 27, 2024 · Certainly sounds like a head gasket failure, unusual in these models but not unheard of. If it was my car I would have both head gaskets replaced and keep enjoying the ride. $3,000 is a good price as other forum members have advised they received quotes in the $5,000 to $6,000 range from the dealer.

May 3, 2019 · A 30,000 mile Subaru engine from Japan was a tad over $2800, including labor to be replaced, so I did that and sold the car about 5,000 miles later when the electrical started to cause the car speakers to suddenly make loud static sounds, like an open mic. My next Outback 2.5 needed head gasket at 120,000 and again at 205,000.

Sep 18, 2024 · Towed to dealer to find out an issue about blown head gasket, no engine overheat was noticed. Dealer want $7900 To fixed. I also have 3rd party lifetime power train warranty, but they seem to exclude head gaskets . Dealer removed engine from vehicle to diagnose. Car not worth $8K TO REPAIR. Wish I knew that these cars self destruct about 100k ...

Apr 8, 2014 · The head gasket repair cost was $1,550. I had contacted Subaru of America before proceeding with the repair and SOA Customer Service agreed to credit 50% of the head gasket repair cost, not including the water pump cost which I added to the total repair.

Jul 20, 2012 · Re: Head gasket replacement cost? That price it fairly typical, giving the amount of tear-down that is needed to get the heads off. Retail price on the gaskets is going to be in the $125 - 175+ range as both exhaust and intake manifold gaskets along with the head gaskets are going to need to be replaced during the re-assembly.

May 15, 2019 · - Oil cooler gasket replacement (slow leak) - Check/adjust valve clearances - May swap hex key cap screws for hex bolts on timing chain cover Questions: - Is there a brand of head gasket that is preferable? Looking at the Mahle HS54655 set from RockAuto but not sure if a cheaper set (Fel-Pro HS26534PT) will work just as well.

Sep 3, 2024 · As you have posted in the Gen4 forum it is important to let you know that the Gen4 EJ 25 and FB25 engines are NOT known for head gasket problems like the earlier Gen3 EJ25 engines as Subaru upgraded the head gaskets from single layer to multi layer in the Gen4 enegines. Once we know what year vehicle and engine you have we can offer more advice.

Nov 20, 2009 · Re: How to:What I did to Diagnosis & Repair= Blown head gasket 3.0L Mercruiser 4 cyli You can also check your valves at this point by putting the head up side down (combustion chamber facing up) put some gas or solvent in the chamber …

Oct 13, 2020 · 5,000 seems a lot of money to replace head gaskets. Gaskets, replacement timing belt/chain kit, heads removable and sent to machine shop, and labor to install everything should probably cost half of this. I watched a GM dealership, do a gasket repair, they only replaced one gasket on a V8. Yikes. Head gaskets are usually replaced in pairs.

Feb 6, 2019 · Due to the way a head gasket is designed to seal, I would suggest that using silicone is likely to compromise the seal not enhance it. Seagrass SOA 1-800-782-2783, MY11 Outback 3.6R Premium (Sold Jan 2022), MY12 Forester XT 2.5 (Youngest daughter)