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#11673 of 11722 Re: Over heating? [cmckeown1] by ateixeira Jun 04, 2008 (9:22 am)
Replying to: cmckeown1 (Jun 04, 2008 2:10 am) Is that quote to replace one head gasket, or both? Remember the boxer has two heads.   The key, though, is has the overheating been bad enough that the heads are warped and may no longer seal properly, even after new gaskets are installed? Replies to this message: paisan (Jun 04, 2008 5:27 pm)
#11674 of 11722 Re: Over heating? [ateixeira] by paisan Jun 04, 2008 (5:27 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 04, 2008 9:22 am) Overheating doesn't necessarily mean it's the head gaskets. Unless you have evidence other than overheating, I would not assume it's headgaskets. I'd start with making sure the radiator AND the top of the engine has coolant, then check the T-stat, then pressure test the radiator, then replace/check the water pump.   -mike
#11675 of 11722 2002 L.L. Bean A/C question by larsh Jul 08, 2008 (12:15 pm)
Hi! Looking for advice, as visits to both the dealer and an independent mechanic have failed to solve this problem. The A/C, apparently still fully charged, has intermittently failed during highway driving or extended driving during very hot summer days. This has happened last summer and now this summer (hot and dry in Salt Lake City) as well. Usually, this failure is immediately apparent when we start the car, though a few times the A/C system has conked out after a moderate amount of highway driving. Other times, nice, chilly air comes out! The mechanics cannot reproduce, I guess since they can't heat up the engine enough. Any thoughts on how to proceed? We are OK for daily driving, but dreading our road trip next month....thanks for anything you can offer. Replies to this message: paisan (Jul 08, 2008 5:07 pm)
#11676 of 11722 Re: 2002 L.L. Bean A/C question [larsh] by paisan Jul 08, 2008 (5:07 pm)
Replying to: larsh (Jul 08, 2008 12:15 pm) Sounds like a bad relay and/or AC switch of sorts.   -mike
#11678 of 11722 99 outback...many questions by screwbaru Aug 29, 2008 (7:45 pm)
I just bought a 99 outback with 159000 miles...what should i be watching for concerning the headgasket and any other expensive problems? Also i wanted to put some beefy tires on it...215 75 r15's does anyone know if those will fit? Any input would be great! thanks Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 02, 2008 11:22 am)
#11679 of 11722 Re: 99 outback...many questions [screwbaru] by ateixeira Sep 02, 2008 (11:22 am)
Replying to: screwbaru (Aug 29, 2008 7:45 pm) For the head and valve cover gaskets just inspect them for oil leaks. Also make sure the coolant is green and not mixed with oil.   Also check the front and rear main seals of the engine for leaks.   At 159k miles the head gaskets owe you nothing, so maybe they will never fail, who knows?
#11680 of 11722 1996 Outback motor swap by pzach530 Sep 15, 2008 (10:54 pm)
I just came up on a 1996 Legacy Outback for free!!!!!! The motor is just leaking a lot. I think the main and rear seals are toast, but maybe it just needs a whole new gasket set? What I was wondering is can I drop in a WRX turbo motor in the 1996 Outback, or what other badass turbo motor could I fit in there??? Any feedback would be awesome, I have to fix this thing before the snow starts to hit. Thanks.. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Sep 16, 2008 12:11 pm) xwesx (Sep 16, 2008 2:37 pm) paisan (Sep 16, 2008 4:18 pm)
#11681 of 11722 Re: 1996 Outback motor swap [pzach530] by ateixeira Sep 16, 2008 (12:11 pm)
Replying to: pzach530 (Sep 15, 2008 10:54 pm) Head gasket failure was common, so you could rebuilt that one, just make sure the heads themselves are not warped, so they seal properly.   Basically if the engine was driven while overheating a lot, you have a boat anchor.
#11682 of 11722 Re: 1996 Outback motor swap [pzach530] by xwesx Sep 16, 2008 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: pzach530 (Sep 15, 2008 10:54 pm) Well, put a "badass turbo motor" in there and you will likely end up with a bad transaxle pretty darn quick, but from the sounds of your post, you will burn through this car quickly either way. Any Subaru engine (4-cylinder) will fit, it is just a matter of how much work you want to go through to do it. There is more than just an engine to change... you would have to change out the control units, sensors, and so forth. Replies to this message: paisan (Sep 16, 2008 4:18 pm)

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