If your considering replacing the head gaskets in your Subaru then read thru this Q&A. We will be answering some of the most popular questions asked by Subaru Owners. If your experiencing intermittent overheating, loss of antifreeze or vent heat coming and going this may pertain to you. Show
If your Subaru was performing the way it should before you started noticing the symptoms and you enjoyed it. Then the odds are that it is worth repairing and you will start enjoying it all over again! Subaru Love!
When replacing the head gaskets, the engine does come out of the car. With that being said that’s the perfect opportunity to replace the timing belt. Replacing the timing belt, clutch or mounts can usually be done for the cost of parts and a slight amount of additional labor. Why not do it all while your there right?
If you have been putting repairs off or trying to tune out that problem this may be the best time to address those concerns. Make sure you tell your service advisor about any other concerns. That way we can help you make the best decision on your investment.
We normally see the heads gasket last 100,000 miles to 160,000 miles on the 2.5 4 Cylinder. We expect the head gaskets to last just as long.
The Subaru head gasket job consists of the following.
We normally recommend replacing the timing belt & components. Most of the time the spark plugs will need to be replaced. It is highly recommended to replace the camshaft and crankshaft seals while we are there as well as repairing any other oil leaks you may have. Sometimes we do find small parts that may need to be replaced based off wear or age. The most common wear items we find are Hoses, Small Sensors, Additional Exhaust Gaskets, etc.
This does depend on the year and engine type of your Subaru. The average base head gasket job for a 2.5-liter engine is $1,500 to $1,800 that’s including Parts & Labor. Adding additional items such as Timing Belt & Components, Water Pump, Spark Plugs & Oil Seals, etc runs in the range of $2,200 to $2700. Your Subaru could be a little more or a little less. This is the average of what we normally see. If your concerned about your cars value and if its worth the repair. We will give you our best opinion on your Subaru’s condition and what will be best for you. 8. How long will you need my Subaru for? Usually the repair takes two to three days. That gives us time to complete the head gasket replacement and road test the vehicle afterwards. The job normally goes very smooth but, sometimes we do run into a parts problem or time delay. We will always keep you updated regardless of the situation. 9. Does this repair cause any other problems? No, the repair normally goes very well and doesn't cause any other problems. But occasionally we do run it a cooling system component failure soon afterwards or ignition system failure i.e. ignition coil or Wireset. Here are some important questions to ask yourself before making that decision. It’s important to weigh the pros and cons before making this big decision. 1. Have you taken relatively good care of this car up to this point? 2. Are you due for timing belt, drive belt or clutch replacement? 3. Do you like this car? Does it do what you need it to do? 4. Are there unaddressed concerns looming with this car? 5. Has your car been severely overheated? Once you’ve decided to move forward with a head gasket replacement, here are some frequently asked questions: 1. How long does the repair last? 2. What other things are included and what should I consider doing with my head gasket job? We normally recommend timing belt replacement, along with timing idlers and tensioner. Cam and crank seal replacement is also highly recommended. If you aren’t sure whether or not your water pump has been replaced this would be a great time to inspect and/or replace that as well. If your Subaru has a leaking or old style baffle plate, this would be the time to get the new updated plate installed. We may also come across deteriorated exhaust gaskets, hoses or other small parts such as spark plugs, or sensors that could use replacement. Generally speaking, such repairs when done with the head gasket job will save you money. 3. How much should I expect this to cost? 4. My car isn’t even worth that much, why should I fix it? The formula we recommend for deciding whether or not your car is worth fixing is simple: take the amount the repair is going to cost, plus whatever you could get for your car without fixing it and answer the question: “Could I buy something better for this amount of money?” How much does it cost to replace a head gasket on a Subaru Outback?The typical total cost for an automatic transmission car runs between $2500 and $2700. The typical head gasket job on a manual transmission car including a clutch runs $2700-$3100.
How much does it cost to fix a Subaru head gasket?This does depend on the year and engine type of your Subaru. The average base head gasket job for a 2.5-liter engine is $1,500 to $1,800 that's including Parts & Labor. Adding additional items such as Timing Belt & Components, Water Pump, Spark Plugs & Oil Seals, etc runs in the range of $2,200 to $2700.
How do I know if my Subaru head gasket is blown?7 Possible Signs of a Bad Head Gasket. Milky Engine Oil.. Overheating Engine. ... . Bubbles in the Radiator. ... . White Exhaust Smoke. ... . Blue Exhaust Smoke. ... . Cylinder Misfire. ... . Low Coolant. If the coolant in your vehicle is lower than it should be, a head gasket may be the culprit. ... . Is it worth fixing a head gasket on a car?If your head gasket leak has caused this problem you are almost always better off replacing the whole engine as a new head gasket will stop the leak but bearing damage has probably already been done.
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