The Worst Subaru Head Gasket Repair Ever
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Might as well have used the sidewalk to resurface the head, they’re like 40 grit and pretty flat I guess
Yeah, definitely sounds legit 😂😂😂
I use that to clean my smoking fingers
Guessing the warranty company will suddenly stop answering the phone
Oh no. Bank won't allow that. This car will be fixed. Whether I'm installing a salvage engine, or fixing this mess of an engine.
Can we really blame the head gasket when someone took a death-wheel to that surface?
Two separate issues here.
I've seen Fel-Pro head gaskets fail numerous times on Subarus.
I didn't realize that the heads/block where chewed up until disassembling the engine.
This case, the poor prep work caused the failure. Other engines, it was merely the Fel-Pro gasket failing. That was the assumption I was going on here before disassembly.
After going through this procedure a few times I decided to buy an Ej207 from an importer installed in my 2002 WRX , I've put 266,000 kilometers on this motor it had 100k when I bought it , replaced turbo inlet , and cam seals in 10 year's , that's it , did a leak down test and the engine is still 140-150 and does not burn or blow by any oil ! I've since bought another Ej207 sitting on a pallet in my garage ......I might never need it , oh ya I'm 67 but I promise you that I test the 8000 rpm redline frequently ! The 207 is a whole different animal !
Guys. Two separate issues here.
First, I've seen Fel-Pro head gaskets fail numerous times on Subarus.
Second, I didn't realize that the heads/block where chewed up until disassembling the engine.
This case, the poor prep work caused the failure. Other engines, it was merely the Fel-Pro gasket failing. That was the assumption I was going on here before disassembly.
Fel-Pro makes many many quality gaskets. I use their rocker cover gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, etc. I just don't use their head gaskets on Subarus. The way some of you comment, makes me wonder how much Fel-Pro pays you for the praise. Lol 😂 🤣 😂
Lol, bunch of hardcore Fel-Pro fans here. I've only used them for exhaust manifold so far. Cant complain
So what is the correct head gasket to use for a 2003 2.5 SOHC?
@@thundergod111 The Genuine Subaru OEM Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Head gaskets used on the 2.5 L DOHC turbos; the part number is: 11044AA770. DO NOT get the graphite coated single layer head gaskets that came with the SOHC N/A models; part number of the bad ones is: 11044AA633. So, 11044AA770 is good and 11044AA633 is bad.
11044AA642 should be the correct MLS gasket for your application.
@@MrSubaru1387 and for a EJ20J engine, did you know the gasket part number ?!
Makes me want to go out and hug my EZ30.
Haha same ! My recently purchased vdc need some ❤ too.
I might have to do the same haha! EZ > EJ
I’ve use Fel-Pro MLS gaskets on almost every head job I’ve done. To my knowledge, only one failed. It was my own NA engine running 10psi and methanol, which caused head lift. I’ve even got those gaskets in my SOHC STi engine.
I would tend to think more prep work and torque sequence caused that gasket to prematurely fail. 👍
I’ve worked on dozens of these cars, strangely enough the majority of the ones I have worked on have had felpro gaskets in them. I would say they are just bad gaskets
@@ernestocortezcorrea thanks for coming out
I replaced my head gaskets with the turbo mls OEM gaskets, had my heads decked by the best machine shop in town. 2006 Forester, been running 100 percent perfect.
Thank you Mr. Subaru. Without your videos, I might have used failpros.....
What type of boxer was it? Ej251/3 Ej20?
BlueRonsonol it is a ej253 to be exact
What the Hell? That hose clamp mess at 6:04 tells all about the quality of work. That head also looks like it was prepped by a belt sander. Nightmare engine for sure.
prep has alot to do with it. no gasket will last with the crappy prep done on that engine. ive installed a fair amount of felpros and have not had a failure. i even did a test on my mothers 06 outback, i put felpros on it and she went 5 years and put well over 100k on it before she sold it and it was still fine at that time. the gaskets i hate seeing are those 6 star brand gaskets or any ebay no name brand. ive redone several head gasket jobs a supposed "subaru guru" down in Massachusetts did with the 6 stars - total rubbish
Take care of yourself! The Subaru owners in your area have a treasure.
Wish I was on the correct coast to be able to have my 97 SVX's engine & transmission worked on properly.
I feel sad for the owner and a perfectly good engine completely ruined by a cowboy.
Great video.
Machining the head surfaces is the ideal but I've also had great results from the 3M Roloc Bristle discs (white) which are rated for aluminum surfaces. There was a Subaru Service Bulletin in 2006 that stated that the white bristle disc was an accepted way to prep the surfaces. I'm not sure if there has been contrary guidance released since then.
The caveat with the Roloc Bristle disc is you need a steady hand.
Yup. What I use for clear up. I haven't seen a contradictory TSB. Still. Every head goes to the machine shop on a HG repair.
I actually cringed when I saw those grinder marks. *shudder*
Same. Same.
What a shitty first attempt to fix the blown head gasket.
I’m so glad I used Subaru MLS on my 2.5
Haha they're Pro's at Failing😁
Yea, Failpro gaskets
I swear to Dog I will drive my 2002 Impreza 2.5 TS out to wherever you are and have you help me fix up that poor thing. :)
I have the same car when did u get this problem im at 103k
I bet a lot of us subuaru owners say the same thing that watch his videos. He would make a killing here on Long Island as subarus are everywhere the the stealerships suck and so do the private shops. I have several recalls on my 2016 legacy, I am holding off as long as possible as they fix one thing and you end up with another problem.
@@marcovdabeast The Chassis is at 255K miles, the engine, not sure, my friend built a SOHC N/A out of an EJ255 with EJ251 rotating assembly, but the pistons he used 'Fit' - so I'm looking at a shortblock. Probably from SunWest Auto.
@Nope Nope It's all good, I'm waay out in Cali dealing with Wildfires right now.
Nick Radonich cool thanks for the response!
Subaru MLS head gaskets all the way! I can not stress them enough. as I will quote a great man "do it right, do it once" -MrSubaru1387. Also is the green scotch bright with brake cleaner is ok for the surface?
Machine shop, razor blade, or the white 3M bristle disc only choices really. amzn.to/3gxFYZ9
im doing it with green scotch bright rn, having a real hard time removing the remains of the gaskets... especially on the intake and exhaust faces. i had fel pro in my bascket on rockauto but now i think ill chose something else lmaooo
Fail-Pro head gaskets are the worst. I would rather use OEM Subaru head gaskets than Fail-Pros. Guaranteed the mating surfaces on the block and head are warped due to the terrible resurface. At my shop we only use six star head gaskets, and always mill the heads, and resurface the block with 1000 and 1500 grit sand paper, then check the block with a straight edge. Have never had one come back for failed head gaskets out of the hundreds we do every year. Quality parts and properly milling the heads is key to a Subaru head gasket replacement.
Whats a good brand that makes 2011 Impreza head gaskets? I checked everywhere and I don't think six star makes any for that model year
Subaru Genuine.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks!
Most of the failures in the head gaskets of any type for subaru engines is improper torque. Not the gasket. Thats been my practical experiences.
Wish I watched this before I rebuilt the engine. Put a felpro gasket on it. :C
Def a pretty amateur repair. You're giving them a lot of credit assuming they actually used a flat surface like glass to skim the head with sandpaper, hah.
Yeah, seems they used more roloc disc's than anything... 🙄 🙄 🙄
@the machinist Funny to me when I hear him say most shops won't touch Subaru. By far my favorite brand to work on.
Yo Aaron , where you been? long time no hear. Did you see Emelia Hartford blew up her brand new c8 corvette? Is that crazy or what?
Typical. She'd tear up a brick... 🙄 🙄 🙄
@@jeremyanthony9300 Hahaha, I wasn't surprised given the twin turbos and the nitrous abuse before it. I've been working to fund my projects. Focusing fully on my big build now and I've been uploading a lot to TikTok. Gonna be regular on here again soon. :) At least you have MrSubaru for now. ;)
I refuse to use any kind of rolock wheels to clean the deck of the block on a engine, the last time I did that on a chevy trailblazer in-line 6 for a head job & it came back a couple weeks later with all the main bearings completely destroyed, ( I was an apprentice at the time & I was told to do it this way)
This dude deserves credit for his uploads, this gasket is indeed junk but looks like someone applied a sealant to the head gasket as a dark blue trace evidence remains - also not knowing if the decks were machined doesn't help, you have to machine the surfaces to rule out that variable when doing HG's. What a pain in the ass engine to work on.
The blue is from the head gasket coating failing and adhering to the block and heads. No extra sealer was used.
Replaced my head gaskets with Fel Pros on my 2009 legacy in 2014, no issues so far. Preparation is key
Felpro is junk, under no circumstances use them on Subaru. Had 2 failures and multiple other friends failures. Even mrsubaru says don’t use them
Great video! I know your a big OEM guy when it comes to consumable parts and yes i agree. I have used the Felpro PermaTorque gaskets on 3 or 4 Subarus and haven't any had issues.....yet LOL. I think alot of problems is evident from this car and your observation, extremely poor prep work, somebody in a hurry and probably incorrect torqueing of the heads.
Really enjoyed this video.
You have carved out a niche market for yourself which is always a good thing.
Engine out in just over an hour. You clearly know these engines.
I love all the comments where people are telling you those gaskets are fine. You have probable changed more Subaru head gaskets than they have changes spark plugs but they still know best.
When the Factory Subaru head gasket isn't that much dearer, why would you risk and after market? It is a big job, do it once, do it right.
Exactly. Yea, was kind of slow on this one. If it's a 5MT, can usually have them out in 35-40 mins. 😂
It is wholely irresponsible to criticize the gasket maker in this instance - no gasket would hold
This is the Subaru version of Humble Mechanic. Need more mechanics like this.
I know Eric O of @southmainauto uses felpro and has no issues. It's not felpro failing it's not getting the heads milled that makes felpro look bad because ameteurs use them. I quit using wizzy wheels back in the 90s they make carbide scrapers the work great on aluminum without doing what that idiot did to that poor motor. Great video
I sort of agree - I don't explicitly HATE Fel-Pro Subaru head gaskets, but if you're re-sealing an engine after a head gasket failure, it needs to be prepped properly and PERFECTLY for Fel-Pro gaskets (or any other aftermarket MLS gaskets) to last. That being said, I'd still rather trust OEM, Cometic, Six Star, etc. head gaskets, and source the rest of the gaskets and seals with either quality aftermarket parts, or just ball out on all OEM parts.
Subaru genuine turbo MLS head gaskets, or nothing. Cheap and never failed me.
Excellent “How NOT to” video!!
Pretty much! Haha. All the things not to do.
Had a cylinder 3 & 4 misfire on my '03 EJ205 and I was terrified for the head gasket, literally all I did was change my spark plugs from some junk Denso back to OEM (kind of) NGK Iridium and the engine has been perfectly fine 500 miles later
Edit: also did some research and found that most EJ205s never have the headgasket issue
I have an ej205 as well and also changed my spark plugs and coil packs but I know now that it’s a head gasket bc it’s leaking coolant and running down that side causing my misfires I believe :( but I’m new to Subaru Boxer engines :(
By chance, do you know the original lb. of boost the stock turbo for the ej205 comes with?
you probably got those counterfeit densos
@@youmad4735 it is between 12-14 psi depending on what elevation you are at. If you have the dealer optional boost gauge from back in 02 to 07 it reads in megapascals which 0.1 Mpa is equal to 14.7 psi so the needle should go up close to the .1
Ive been using felpro gaskets on subaru's for years because the factory gaskets do not last. Ive had much better luck wth felpro. I also use the rubber disks to clean the surface and I have the heads machined. The coating comes off every gasket the only gasket that it doesnt reall come off are the cometic gaskets. Its also a good idea to put a small amount of sealant on the oil passages.
I bought an ej25 engine and they guy said that he replaced the head gaskets turns out he used the fail pro ones and they lasted about 1500 miles and they are already leaking oil now DO NOT USE THEM!!!!!!!
Wow! I'm glad that I had my Head Caskets replaced by the Subaru shop - about 8 or 9 years ago. I think it was around $1300 & it was performed by one of their "Master Technicians". If Mr. Subaru ever wanted to leave South Carolina & move up North - He would have no shortage of work up here in Vermont as there are many Subaru's here but not many "Subaru Mechanics". I think that He is more knowledgeable than the guys at the Subaru Dealership. I have never take my car to the dealership again for repairs but I would take it to Mr. Subaru if He lived in Vermont...
Being that it’s the same 4 to 5 thousand whether you rebuild or replace; isn’t it better to rebuild as you know the engine is right?
Mine appears to be very slowly burning coolant which is why I didn't recognize the headgasket symptoms at first. Unfortunately I bought the car like this and am stuck with it now...
I used to get so many cars in that had some "Jim Bob" in the engine at some point....I felt bad but most I didn't even feel comfortable trying to repair it and ended up quoting an engine. Hack " mechanics" make good technicians look bad...
15yr Mercedes-benz tech here. Loctite 7200 spray and a plastic razor blade is the only approved method for prepping surfaces at MB. I can't stand when people grind on the surfaces with abrasives. keep up the good work...
FAILpro gaskets.
How far are you from Charlotte. I think I would like to get you to look at our outback.
I have done about 200 head gasket jobs on ej25's. Never resurfaced the head's and always reused the head bolts. I always use Fel Pro gaskets. Never had a comeback. So I don't buy your prognosis of failed fel pro. Prob improper torque.
But you are a Hero.. Keep it up.
I've got a stack of failed Fel-Pro head gaskets in the shop. Lol. None that I've installed, mind you.
@@MrSubaru1387
Its just hacks. Not felpro.
I'll keep with Subaru genuine MLS. Fel-Pro has great rocker cover gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, etc. But I'm not installing their head gaskets on any Subaru engine I work on.
@@MrSubaru1387
To each his own my friend.
Subaru head gasket should have never blown in the f****** first place.
But they do because they want them to.
So keep putting on Subaru head gaskets.
Everything is junk nowadays so pick your poison my friend.
I wish you 👍 troubleshooting in your Bay
They blown because they were designed to/Subaru wants them to? So, Subaru only designed the N/A 2.5 head gaskets from 98-2009 to blow? But they designed the 1.8, 2.0 (N/A & turbo), 2.2, 2.5 turbo, 2.7, 3.0, 3.3, 3.6 to work as they should? And they forgot to make them blow head gaskets in MY2010-2020 Subarus?
Negatory.
The single layer coated N/A 2.5 gaskets fail due to the coating breaking down. I replace them with the WRX/STi MLS gasket. Those gasket don't have failure issues. Put those gaskets on the 2.5 N/A engines and they don't have issues again. The car will rust away before there's another issue with the head gaskets.
We learn so much from your clips, we have an 80,000 k 2.5l 2004 Outback, you know a little old lady from outback Australia so 250,000 klms until blown head gasket due.
Hi my 2010 Outback at 460km needs 2nd HGs replacement...1st HGs were replaced by dealer at 212Km. I am looking at VICTOR REINZ 02108460 MSL set. Do you recommend these? I understand Victor maybe OEM for Subaru not sure.
Hello, i have a 2011 outback limited and i am about to do my HG replacement, but i don't know what EJ25 exact model is, and i don't know where to look for this information... My other interrogation is: what replacement HG should i install? i have read that the OEM gaskets won't last, and have read bad things about FelPro... What would be a good suggestion for other brands? Thanks for any information!
Oops, I sanded down and sealed up better a intake of a POS 2.2 ecotec engine, it helped the short term fuel trim, all senors and plugs are good. Next on the list is exhaust manifold , catalytic and flex pipe. Car has 279k miles, engine has 75 k , trans 150k
Hey Man
I'm a Subaru mechanic and I've installed many Fel-pro gaskets on Subarus including my own.
I have one customer with over 90,000km on the head job and still going strong.
The fault of this engine you are working is due mostly to the head and block prep.
Correct, as I said in the pinned comment. But, also, I've got a stack of failed Fel-Pros I've replaced in the past.
I’ve worked on many of these engines and probably the majority of the failures I have seen have been Felpro believe it or not. Some with poor surface prep but others when both surfaces had still been within flatness spec. I believe they are just bad gaskets
replacing fel-pros on EJ251, they failed internally only all kinds of blue grit and debris in the coolant. effing trash, also replaced failed blue VC gaskets on my 1st gen Taco
have you had any experience doing a retorque of the head bolts around 100k to save the HGs later in life?
It's once and done. There is no retorquing head bolts.
Hey I'm having the same problem 2006 Subaru Forester 2.5 162000 where are you located I will pay you whatever to have it done by you lol just a joke 😂 I've been to a few mechanics and yeah they haven't called me back on any quotes.
All I keep hearing them say is oh Subaru they don't want broken head bolts on there hand and I'm like 🤔
So now I've been watching you for the last 6 months trying to figure out how to do all this myself 👍 I'm slowly getting tools and parts .
Thank you. For this channel 😎👍👍
Looks like they took it to the high school auto shop and said “have at her kids!”
Cringeworthy repair that’s for sure. My question is though, if not FELPRO, what’s the best head gasket to use on the Subaru DOHC EJ25?
Subaru genuine MLS gaskets.
Excellent video! What kind of idiot does such a crappy head gasket job with an engine?
I have what I think is a "comical" subie head gasket story. Like this video I think someone did a quick replacement on the engine at one point, and also because, when I took the head off there was a cotter pin stuck to the top of the valve body. Fortunately it appeared that the pin got stuck into the carbon deposits near the valve and did not disturb any of the valves or score the cylinder walls, my machine shop agreed it was a very lucky situation. I have to think/pray Subaru did not drop a cotter pin into the engine at the factory, but that was very surprising.
Yeowch. I'd argue that the lack of machining is way more responsible for the failure than the Fel-pro though.
In this case, yes, but still, I've seen tons of Fel-Pro gaskets fail on Subarus. Use the genuine MLS gaskets and be done.
@@MrSubaru1387 Is it true that the Subaru OEM MLS head-gaskets are actually Victor Reinz?
MrSubaru 2024!
This is a great video, I must say FelPro has been top notch for every gasket I ever used, tops, so having them make a crap gasket, or at least a non MLS one really is a shock to me. Bummer. Plus poor machining no doubt super problematic.
I commented on part 2 about having one come in that day. The fel pro gasket was my first indicator it was recently repaired. I ironically had another one today. She just bought the car and it’s leaking where the heads meet the chain cover. One side looks oe the other has fresh rtv on the head and the valve cover
i see comments so i gotta add one i did head gaskets on my 2007 impreza way back real solid did it very well with tons of vids so then my buddy bought the same exact car in virginia found blown head gasket after i told him to check so he drove 8 hours to my town we parked it in a homies garage and pulled the engine machined heads got it all back together in 3 days and he sent it back to virginia or NC not sure to get back to being a military cop could not be late or break down lol second motor job ive ever done i think i did my boy good hes like 20k miles in not even a check engine light and now i just did my piston rings without splitting the block so well see how long this ej253 lasts at 160k with new rings before she loses compression again and i buy a wrx
Can I put a Turbo head gasket in a Subaru Impreza 2.0 non Turbo ? Because I want reliability on the service and parts
Sad to see that this engine was made a time bomb by the previous and obviously crude work someone did to it. There again.... wouldn’t be surprised if it was purposely fixed on the cheap to maximize flip profit. Glad the owner had a warranty to help offset the engine replacement.
You look tired there buddy!
Little worn down by the state of the world.
Yea I hear ya I've been working 6 to 7 days a week 10 hr days we are in crush right now at the winery.
hey, is that worse than the worst ever from a year ago hah !
Worst attempted repair. That was the wkrst failure. Lol
What can I do if we don't have these kinda machine shop around here? Do the head needs to be machined?
Can you let me know the new Subaru 2024 brat or New Baja head gasket will be the same material? Thanks
99 Outback, head gasket failing. What should I expect to pay for a replacement?
Independent extended warranties are very iffy
The adjuster ruled to replace the engine. Just waiting for them to send one to the shop for me to install.
Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome 👍🏻
Was it cylinder 3 or 4? I'm confused.
It was 4. I was going off memory before seeing the car at the beginning of the video.
Per Clint Eastwood : "a man has got to know his limitation`s"
"I saw it on UA-cam. Can't be that hard to do."
Hey, my machine shop quoted me 280$ for milling, cleaning and pressure testing my heads - I have no idea if that’s a fair price and if this is something I should just do at home with a razor and that pad brush you recommended, as I am very tight on money.. any advice would be appreciated!
That's a fair. Price. Depending on area, I've paid $200/set. I've paid $500 a set. What matters is that they do a good job. 👍🏻
I have a question, I was told by a performance shop to stop blowing the SOHC 2.5L head gaskets to run the ej255 or ej257 head gaskets. This true because of head gasket multi layer design? Thanks bro
Yes. That's what I use on these cars. The Subaru genuine MLS turbo engine gaskets.
Hi my car have leak Subaru 2008 to much smoke engine which one trouble
Don’t be like me , don’t use felpro gaskets
excellent video, subscribed.
Thanks!
Excellent Channel I'm interested in buying a Subaru what is the best one to get I know that seems like a ridiculous question there's got to be some model and year that is better than all the others thank you
The H6 engines are great, Outback and Legacy. The older EJ22 2.2L are bomb proof. The CVTs get a bad rep. Still not my favorite though. The old, pre 09, 4EAT and 5EAT conventional autos are near bomb proof as well. Plenty of good in Subaru. Just a lot of misinformation floating around the web.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thank you very much!
@@MrSubaru1387 Amen to the H6
looking at those surfaces hurts me in my soul.
I used genuine Subaru EJ25 TURBO head gaskets on my NA EJ25. Thoughts?
That's the right fix. What I do.
Wow them cars always blow head gaskets I thought they were tanks?
You should record removing the engine and how to replace the head gaskets without removing the engine. Nice video anyway and good explanation. No matter what people say, for me, but 99.9% of all Subarus before maybe 2013 are going to have blown head gaskets between 100k and 200k miles.
Only the N/A 2.5 had the HG issues. The turbo engines, H6, and 2.0, 2.2, etc weren't affected.
@@MrSubaru1387 Maybe I am unlucky, but my 3.0 h6 had blow head gaskets at 160k and my 2.5 at just 65k. Keep doing the videos mate. Good quality and inspiring for people. Cheers.
@@erosas887 I have a 2002 Outback with the H6. 266k. Doesn't have any head gasket issues. I heard the 2005 and later ones were more prone to it than 2004 and earlier.
@@SkylineFTW97 my ones were 2005 and 2008. Maybe I am unlucky, but all I tried to inspect that had more than 100k had the gasket leaking outside or blown head gasket creating compression in the coolant. In Australia labour for that is massive, so easier try to replace the engine than fix it.
Can you put up a link for the plastic disc you mentioned to clean the block?
amzn.to/3gxFYZ9
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks!
I wish you were in Tucson so you could do mine , mine isn't blown yet but is weeping externally on the drivers side 79 k on 03 outback h4
Wow, 04 with only 79k?! Cream puff. 😍
@@MrSubaru1387 thats why I bought her , nice car , I get crap from people saying its a grandpa car and what not lol.
But I she's been reliable the last two years and I've had some fun on some dirt roads too. I'll be saving some coin to get things fixed soon . I'm going to add coolant conditioner hoping it will elongate the inevitable.
Fail proof gasket failing.... who designed that crap?
Fel-Pro. 😂 😂 😂
Does subi sell a head set at the dealerships?
I am NO pro. But doing a head gasket without getting the cylinders head resurfaced will cause a brand new head gasket to failed without a doubt. Jumping too quick on judgment on Aftermarket brands don't you think. Besides you point out other problems created by some HACK mechanic bedding on quick turnaround $$$ screwing honest hard working people.
I've seen plenty of Fel-Pro head gaskets fail on Subaru. This isn't the first. Won't be the last.
@@MrSubaru1387 - Why are Subarus keep having head gasket problem? Cause of Shitty quality OEM head Gaskets in the first place. Subaru head gasket isn't NO better than Aftermarket.
Face-palm. Did you not watch my Subaru head gasket failure explained video? The N/A 2.5 has the issue. That's it. The 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, turbo engines, and H6 engines don't have the failures. Head gaskets haven't been a problem on Subarus since 2009-2012 when the last EJ253 was phased out. The original gasket was a single layer coated gasket. I replace them with the genuine Subaru MLS (multi layer steel) head gasket from the WRX and STi engines. Those gaskets don't have issue like the original single layer coated N/A engine gaskets.
Great video, so what happened, what was the conclusion with the aftermarket warranty? That is why I am terrified of Li, NY shops and dealerships, this is something they would typical do. Cheap out on the repair and then you get screwed down the line. Man do I wish you lived close lol.
Still waiting. They're sending out an adjuster. Pictures and write-up wasn't good enough for them...
Thanks for the update, sounds like a royal pain in the ass. Even with the Subaru genuine extended warranty, around here, they try and find ways to make you pay vs covering a repair under the warranty. Happened twice to my friend. What scumbags! He had to call corporate and they reimbursed him both times after paying out of pocket. I love Subarus, I hate the dealerships though. I am debating when I traid my 2016 legacy to go a different route but honestly all NY dealerships are scumbags. Toyota and Honda, no different around here. No cash, no good treatment.
Whats so bad about using sandpaper to resurface a head? If you were to use fine sandpaper, depending on what gasket is being used, would it not be ok? And what makes it not ok exactly? Im seriously asking, looking for a learning moment here.
Because it's the cheap/lazy way out. Also easy to mess things up, for amateurs. Find a good machine shop, pay the $150-300 to have them properly and professionally milled. The best results start with the best preparation.
@@MrSubaru1387 Alright, thank you!
You're welcome 👍🏻
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What is the better head gaskets??? Where to get???
Man Saab people stay away from but subies . Have a link to get 3.0 2006 outback??
Looks like they took a file to sand down the block and head lol.
Pretty much. 😂
More like a chisel and a hammer lol
Can you mill the deck surface without the block being split?
I use 400, 600 grit sand paper with a large block sander on the deck turn out very nice. RA units measure roughness. Sometimes if machine shop does not cut the heads at the right speed or uses a worn cutter the surface finish will be rough even though it is considered true. Think of valleys and gaps. If those microscopic peaks are too large they apply alot of pressure unevenly on the gasket and that is another reason gaskets blow out. This is like the bed of nails idea. If you lay on a bed of nails it applies less pressure then laying on just two or three nails. Rollock discs create alot of like micro scratches
Man have A 06 3.0 outback that I just might have same issue??! I cleaned the throttle body and haven’t been able to restart. Fuel pressure without starting engine was at 48 it did hold!! I wish I was closer to you!
Know of a reputable mechanic to replace my 2009 Impreza 2.5 NA head gasket in DFW area?
Just bought Fel pro gaskets 🙃
I had my heads and block halves surfaced and used Fel pro MLS gaskets and subaru torque specs to a T. On my 2009 wrx. 50k with forged internals and have it highly modified. However the TGV gaskets failed at about 20k. Used a Grimmspeed factory style gasket set for the TGV and Mahle Intake plenum gaskets. I think that was a felpro old design and not their MLS redesign.
What brand head gasket do you recommend for that engine?
Subaru genuine turbo MLS head gaskets are all I use. They're cheap and don't give issues. Do it once and you're good.
@@MrSubaru1387Hey, I recently just got the EJ253 reseal kit off of your Amazon shop and when I got the kit it had the graphite coated 11044AA633 gaskets (I'm surprised Subaru hasn't swapped them out for the MLS by now). So, I was wondering what you usually buy if you were to completely rebuild an EJ253 with new piston heads and rod bearings. Would you get the reseal kit and pick up the MLS gaskets and extra parts separately? Thanks for the great content!
I buy the master kit and the MLS HGs seperate.
@@Foreverknight87 yeah, I sure wish Subaru would figure this out too!
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks!
Are those the Felpro MLS gaskets? I've used Felpro MLS with no problems.
Just now realizing my used 2.5i has these aftermarket gaskets. Booo
🤣🤣😂. "I've got a buddy that does engine work on the side" -Snap On Tools Friend Probabaly. TBH, here he is selling tools to mechanics with a %130 markup and he cheaps out on a repair....you had it coming snap on tools guy, you had it coming.
Slap a set of felpros on and "ship it"!
And ship it they did.
What a hack job!
So bad. 😭😭😭
@@MrSubaru1387 Surprised it lasted as long as it did!
I don't think it was very long at all. 😂 😂
I'm screwed when I bought my forester 2001 previous owner replaced head gaskets with felpro gaskets 😑 so far my forester its running good, keep my fingers crossed 🤞
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Also I have another subaru impreza i 2007 with 129000 mi. I'm thinking replacing the head gaskets soon. What brand you recommend?
@@noemartindelcampo8880 ua-cam.com/video/-aq0hDvKJ5Q/v-deo.html He made an excellent video on this. (Spoiler Alert: OEM Subaru MLS)
Subaru genuine. The turbo MLS gaskets.
@@MrSubaru1387 thank you