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| yeahmag |
 Dec 16 2010, 01:03 AM
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I'm 95% sure my 2003 Legacy has the dreaded external HG leak. Both sides appear to be leaking oil slightly and the rear of the drivers side appears to be leaking coolant. I plan on trying the Subaru "Seal Conditioner", but have little faith...
Anyone done one of these before? If I've built a Type IV can I do this? I'd probably yank the motor and just do both to get it over with. |
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| benalishhero |
Dec 16 2010, 10:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 313 Joined: 28-November 07 From: Portland, Maine Member No.: 8,384 Region Association: North East States |
I've done plenty of HG jobs on various Subarus. I've only had to true the heads once(extremely over heated). Usually its just gasket failure. Unless the belt breaks. Then it's machine time(valve work) and a valve adjustment. Personally I think the HB torque values Subarus uses are too light.
Overall, it's an easy job. I always pull the motor. It's easier to remove the cam sprockets(especially DOHC), plus you can change the front and rear oil seals with ease. Make sure you use the factory sealant for the appropiate cam caps(DOHC). The 2003 is a 2.5 SOHC? |
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yeahmag WOT: SOHC 2.5 Subaru Head Gasket Leak Dec 16 2010, 01:03 AM
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common problem Dec 16 2010, 03:03 AM Brett W Yep, pull it out and get the good head gaskets and... Dec 16 2010, 08:54 AM yeahmag To the best of my knowledge it's a SOHC. So I ... Dec 16 2010, 10:59 AM benalishhero Should be a SOHC. Last of the DOHC N/A were '9... Dec 16 2010, 03:58 PM Brett W get another friend and just lift the engine out. ... Dec 16 2010, 03:59 PM yeahmag Great idea on lifting it out!
I've opened... Dec 16 2010, 06:03 PM tradisrad i've got a subie and dealt with the head gaske... Dec 16 2010, 06:23 PM Dr Evil I did both on the 98 Forester I have. Pulled the e... Dec 16 2010, 08:23 PM charliew If you haven't changed the ac and ps and alt b... Dec 19 2010, 01:09 AM Vacca Rabite Another thing to keep in mind,
Subaru now makes a ... Dec 20 2010, 07:05 AM yeahmag Here's the drama so far:
* SOA was made aware... Dec 21 2010, 07:56 PM
yeahmag Update:
SOA has offered reimburse me $500 to... Jan 6 2011, 12:02 PM |
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