Kabau Ronin

My head gaskets gone, is ebay any good for a replacement?

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

What year of impreza do you have? Bottom end may not be too far around the corner.

RedScoob

Yup, that's where I got mine from. Careful though, there's loads of different types for each engine variation. If you're not sure what to go for, I'd suggest buying from a reputable dealer as you're more likely to get the right part.

CREWJ

No

Ukautograss

Why would a headgasket be a sign of bottom end failure round the corner ?

Ukautograss

I always try to use genuine head gaskets tbh bud but saying the Evan motor factors do good uns .

RedScoob

Please explain why?

johned

Nothing wrong with genuine gaskets off ebay from import car parts.

Kabau Ronin

its a 2000 turbo no mods apart from dump valve

Kabau Ronin

also been quoted £1100 to fit it, that about right?

CREWJ

I would never buy a cheap eBay knock off for such a critical part. If genuine parts (and you know it's genuine) are being sold through eBay then they will be fine.

RedScoob

Interesting... Good quality manufacturing isn't limited to genuine parts though. I'm more than happy with a copy if the standards are good.

gazzawrx

iTrader: (11)

Ill do it for £700 all in

Kabau Ronin

thanks! how much to put in another engine?

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

You could buy another turbo 2000 for that price!!!

Who quoted you that much???

Kabau Ronin

local garage, not many want to touch a boxer engine tbh

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

Take it to one of the garages that are on here!! Like APi's in warwick or somewhere near you!! at least they are Subaru specialists and know theses engines inside and out!!!

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

The fact that the car has over-heated puts stress on other components as well as the oil.

In a newage 2.5 car, it is not uncommon for the head gasket to go, be repaired and then the bigends or piston rings fail shortly after. It is well documented on the sticky thread in general.

gazzawrx

iTrader: (11)

Have you already got another lump to go in?

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

Honestly mate I think you should break it for parts and weigh it in as it's not worth spending that amount of money on. As above you can buy another two or a decent one for what you'll end up spending on it.

Ukautograss

Sorry I think your reply is very miss leading , if the cars been driven around with the water getting in the oil I'd Agee but I'm sure if that was the case the turbo would be the next thing especially if it was a vf .


As for a garage wanting over a grand to do a head gasket is absolutely crazy , if ur set on keeping the car grab a second hand engine and chuck it in I do all my own work so no labour for me .

Kabau Ronin

im presuming its the head gasket, its had a new rad, water pump but am getting bubbles in the expansion tank and have to fill the header tank daily, car isnt overheating yet, heater works fine, no air lock, and no visable signs of a leak so has to be the head gaskets.

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

It's a real false economy going for a second hand engine with a car of this age and value. By the time he's bought an engine done the belts, crank seals, water pump, oil filter, oil, and antifreeze he will be into it for another £700 minimum and that's if he could do the work himself (which he obviously can't) so add £500 to take it out and refit as a minimum and he's looking at somewhere around £1200 as a rock bottom bare minimum, assuming he gets a good engine which I very much doubt.

It's just not worth it for a 14yr old rot box uk 2000 classic thats had all those winters in the uk, bollax to that, bin it and cut your losses.

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

Exactly. People don't realise that these £1500 Impreza's can be complete money pits. A decent rebuild from a specialist is £3.5k easy, with all new parts. It doesn't make sense to me rebuilding a flat 4 with used parts, especially crank, shells, rods and pistons as it is such a labour intensive job just to get to them. To it once and do it right.

Of course, you can take your chance with a 2nd hand lump, but rather you than me.

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

Quite possibly, but flat 4 engines fail on big ends quite regularly for a variety of reasons. The cranks come with a hard coating from the factory but once this is worn, it is a through away item. £400 for a new one.

Plus, you cannot just drop the sump and replace the shells as on most 4 pots due to the lay out.

Trust me, big end failure after head gasket failure on the Impreza is well documented.

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

I disagree slightly as many an engine has a re-fresh and check over then gets put back together with nothing more than fresh oil seals and shells, (some even re use head gaskets) As long as the builder is top class and parts within spec the parts can be re used as there is no reason not to especially quality pistons and rods that in theory should be good for well over 100k considering crappy standard jobbies are capable of such milage.

Otherwise what's the point of buying expensive supposedly better quality stronger after market parts.

But this car is obviously not worth the expense.

DmcL

ebay is not a brand...

you can get good stuff and crap stuff from ebay. also can get good stuff for alot of money or good stuff for cheap, likewise you can get overpriced crap and cheap crap as well. need your with about you and to know what your looking for.

poolio74

no no no no!!! Don't you know everything on ebay is cheap ****e

johned

You can also get genuine parts.