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Need advice-head gasket 04

7 messages,  Last post on Jun 05, 2012 at 5:59 PM

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#3 of 7 Re: Need advice-head gasket 04 [ateixeira] by xwesx

Jan 25, 2012 (10:10 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 25, 2012 9:59 am)
While I fear you're probably right, I disagree. If this is a problem that existed well before warranty expiration, I would push for repair under warranty. The fact that the issue was pre-existing is documented, so I don't think Subaru has a compelling case.
 
At this point, my personal take would be to seek an agreement with Subaru wherein they cover the labor cost of the dealer under warranty, and I pay the parts. Given that the lion's share of that repair estimate is labor, (maybe $500-600 for parts, depending on what you have replaced in addition to the gaskets) that seems more than reasonable (on your part) to me. I would want such coverage by them directly, not a reimbursement after-the-fact.

#4 of 7 Re: Need advice-head gasket 04 [xwesx] by ateixeira

Jan 25, 2012 (10:13 am)

Replying to: xwesx (Jan 25, 2012 10:10 am)
I just think it's a gamble, if they find another source for the leak. Look how many miles were between the original failure and this one.
 
If one can get SoA to commit to paying a certain percentage, then by all means...

#5 of 7 Re: Need advice-head gasket 04 [ateixeira] by jaimerful

Jan 25, 2012 (10:37 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 25, 2012 10:13 am)
I totally agree. It feels like a gamble. So far we haven't had luck with getting SoA to commit to anything. They say that they will contribute something but refuse to say what.Thank you for your responses.

#6 of 7 replace hed gaskets-SOA should pay for their factory known defect on boxer by rammy1

Feb 20, 2012 (1:20 pm)

I want SOA to pay for replacing defective head gaskets on subaru outback limited wagon 2003 manufacturedl before March 2003 which is whenI purchased the wagon new. It is outrageous that SOA turns a blind eye to their known head gasket problem in their 2.5 boxer engines. I believe Subaru of America should be forced to do a recall on this known problem

#7 of 7 Re: replace hed gaskets-SOA should pay for their factory known defect on boxer [rammy1] by triumpher

Jun 05, 2012 (5:59 pm)

Replying to: rammy1 (Feb 20, 2012 1:20 pm)
I am currently also truing to convince Subaru to do something for me. I, too, have the head gasket problem on my 2003 Outback. Additionally I have the typical rust development on the rear drivers side fender.
I plan to trade my 2003 in for a new 2012 and am asking them for a little extra help with the trade in price. If they don't do something for me, I will never ever buy a Subaru again!
 
I bought the car because of its quality and long lasting value image. I am quite disappointed cause all my other vehicles seem to have better quality than this Outback!

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