root cause of problem
 

Hi,just wondered if anyone could tell me what the possible root cause of my problems is?

At Christmas time, the headgasket went:(
It is a 97 classic WRX, slightly upgraded. The engine was done by a local garage, who claim to be "Japanese car specialists".When it came back, it had no less than 6 oil leaks, and a coolant leak. The car then went to York to a Subaru specialist, who put all those problems right.........at a cost of course!!

Anyway, the other day, i notice temperature gauge fluctuating again..oh no!, I decide to go straight to specialist again, who tells me possible headgasket problem......again! Upon investigation, a small hole is found on radiator, this has now been replaced, but apparently pressure is down on 3 cylinders.............headgasket, or a seal?? we don't know what yet. :confused:

Just wondered if something is badly wrong with engine, if car is plagued with gasket problems??

Please help.................do I need new engine?:wonder:

anyone?

Get a Compression Test and Cylinder Leak Down test done to find out the "mechanical health" of the engine.
As to the overheating - if the engine has been badly cooked(overheated) at some time in its life,the heads or deck faces could be warped.
They shouldnt leak oil,coolant after being repaired - this is normally down to the quality/workmanship of the repair.

Mick

yea i believe the guy at re motorsport recenty did the compression test not sure on cylinder leak down test but im sure he will have!says hes guna have to take the engine apart to try and figure out the problems :cry: