You are here: Forums Wagons Subaru Crew Subaru Crew Problems & Solutions

Subaru Crew Problems & Solutions

18375 messages,  Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 9:13 PM

You are in the Subaru Crew Forum. Your Host is kcram

What is this discussion about? Subaru Impreza, Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon, SUV

Your Community Leaders are ateixeira and rsholland.

Messages Page 1838 of 1838 1 ... 1832 1833 1834 1835 1836 1837 1838 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#18368 of 18375 Re: What are the best tires for a 04 Subi forester turbo? [samiam_68] by paisan Nov 03, 2009 (9:45 am)
Replying to: samiam_68 (Nov 03, 2009 7:31 am) Before I answer what tires. Where do you drive? What kind of driving? What are your goals? Any modifications? Etc.   -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor
#18369 of 18375 Head Gasket Leak by phil2000 Nov 07, 2009 (6:45 pm)
Can I retighten the head bolts? There is a oil leak on the head assembly near the firewall. I think of tightening the middle bolt by 22 degrees then the last one by 45 degrees.
#18370 of 18375 Purchasing question by familydadx4 Nov 08, 2009 (5:24 pm)
I'm considering a 2010 Impreza. I'm hung up on the 2.5i Premium with SE or the OBS. The big question is whether the 17" tires with the OBS are worth it compared to the 16" tires on the 2.5i? I would be using the car for 98% commuting. Occasional off-road on fire roads, camping etc.. No heavy duty off-road use or racing, drifting, etc.. Is there a gas mileage penalty going to the 17"? Is a 17" tire that much more expensive?   Thank you. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 08, 2009 6:41 pm)
#18371 of 18375 Re: Purchasing question [familydadx4] by ateixeira Nov 08, 2009 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: familydadx4 (Nov 08, 2009 5:24 pm) I would get the OBS for the better content. You get more than just those rims, and the price is very close.   Then again the Premium package is also a good value.   Don't pick by rims or tires. Get behind the wheel, and pick the one that feels best to you. The cost difference is minor, so your happiness should be more important.
#18372 of 18375 Head Gasket Leak by phil2000 Nov 25, 2009 (8:56 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 23, 2009 8:44 am) Can I retighten the head bolts? There is a oil leak on the head assembly near the firewall. I’m thinking of tightening the middle bolt by 22 degrees then the last one by 45 degrees. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Nov 26, 2009 7:25 am) xwesx (Nov 30, 2009 5:28 pm) phil2000 (Nov 30, 2009 9:13 pm)
#18373 of 18375 Re: Head Gasket Leak [phil2000] by ateixeira Nov 26, 2009 (7:25 am)
Replying to: phil2000 (Nov 25, 2009 8:56 pm) You can try but I doubt it'll be a permanent fix. Replies to this message: xwesx (Nov 30, 2009 5:28 pm) phil2000 (Nov 30, 2009 9:13 pm)
#18374 of 18375 Re: Head Gasket Leak [ateixeira] by xwesx Nov 30, 2009 (5:28 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 26, 2009 7:25 am) That's my thought, too. Once they start leaking, it is unlikely that adjusting the torque is going to solve the problem.   How awful, though! It seems like you "just" repaired those things! How many miles have you put on the car since then with all your driving? It can't be more than another couple hundred thousand.... Replies to this message: phil2000 (Nov 30, 2009 9:13 pm)
#18375 of 18375 Re: Head Gasket Leak [xwesx] by phil2000 Nov 30, 2009 (9:13 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Nov 30, 2009 5:28 pm) I followed the proceedure below:   (2) Tighten all bolts to 29 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb) in alphabetical sequence. Then tighten all bolts to 69 N·m (7.0 kg-m, 51 ft-lb) in alphabetical sequence. (3) Back off all bolts by 180° first; back them off by 180° again. (4) Tighten bolts (a) and (b) to 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb). (5) Tighten bolts (c), (d), (e) and (f) to 15 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb). (6) Tighten all bolts by 80 to 90° in alphabetical sequence. CAUTION: Do not tighten bolts more than 90°.   This is from the manual. I had trouble doing step six (6) no gauge to determine 90°. The a technician at the dealership told me a somewhat different sequence. The leak started about 302K miles. So after 15k miles I get a leak (287,007 changed gasket).

Messages Page 1838 of 1838 1 ... 1832 1833 1834 1835 1836 1837 1838 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Wagons Subaru Crew Subaru Crew Problems & Solutions