cylinder head gasket blown
08 May 2006, 02:32 PM
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cylinder head gasket blown
cylinder head gasket blown not happy
took it too my local garage where they pressure tested it and advised me to get rid and that the previous owner would have known about it
took it too my local garage where they pressure tested it and advised me to get rid and that the previous owner would have known about it
08 May 2006, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by KENSHIRO
cylinder head gasket blown not happy
took it too my local garage where they pressure tested it and advised me to get rid and that the previous owner would have known about it
took it too my local garage where they pressure tested it and advised me to get rid and that the previous owner would have known about it
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08 May 2006, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by KENSHIRO
cylinder head gasket blown not happy
took it too my local garage where they pressure tested it and advised me to get rid and that the previous owner would have known about it
took it too my local garage where they pressure tested it and advised me to get rid and that the previous owner would have known about it
it really sucks I'd like to be able to give you some good news but from the conversations I've had your choices seem to be, a really big bill or an even bigger bill, unlucky
08 May 2006, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by bgood
You and me both mate it really sucks
I'd like to be able to give you some good news but from the conversations I've had your choices seem to be, a really big bill or an even bigger bill, unlucky
it really sucks I'd like to be able to give you some good news but from the conversations I've had your choices seem to be, a really big bill or an even bigger bill, unlucky
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08 May 2006, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
Before you go jumping to gun, what are the symptoms?
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08 May 2006, 02:54 PM
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the ironic thing is last week when i first had the car somone told me that when they reach 70k the head goes so that got me worried i bought a dog an everyone on the forum said said it was a load of ***** 
an what happend on 69,890 miles
an what happend on 69,890 miles
08 May 2006, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobfan
Looking at around 1K + vat for a proper job.
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Originally Posted by KENSHIRO
the ironic thing is last week when i first had the car somone told me that when they reach 70k the head goes so that got me worried i bought a dog an everyone on the forum said said it was a load of *****
an what happend on 69,890 miles
an what happend on 69,890 miles
08 May 2006, 03:07 PM
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08 May 2006, 03:36 PM
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ok ive got a quote off a garage that i have heard really good stuff about from everyone in work and i have had a quote of
£640+vat that includes filter, oil, timing belts, and gasket work with a three day turna round
£640+vat that includes filter, oil, timing belts, and gasket work with a three day turna round
08 May 2006, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KENSHIRO
ok ive got a quote off a garage that i have heard really good stuff about from everyone in work and i have had a quote of
£640+vat that includes filter, oil, timing belts, and gasket work with a three day turna round
£640+vat that includes filter, oil, timing belts, and gasket work with a three day turna round
08 May 2006, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by KENSHIRO
cylinder head gasket blown not happy
took it too my local garage where they pressure tested it and advised me to get rid and that the previous owner would have known about it
took it too my local garage where they pressure tested it and advised me to get rid and that the previous owner would have known about it
Or is this a different car you bought to the one you originaly enquired about on SN.
08 May 2006, 05:48 PM
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Any idea that the head gaskets blow at 70,000miles is the usual ill informed, half-baked, ScoobyNet statement 
If the previous owner knew about the fault then a visit may be in order - he/she may offer to pay half the bill? It's worth a try ......
Good luck!
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If the previous owner knew about the fault then a visit may be in order - he/she may offer to pay half the bill? It's worth a try ......
Good luck!
Pete
08 May 2006, 06:04 PM
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either way im ballsed lol .....found out a friend of a friends brother in law specializes in them so im go be nice an see if he givs me a discount
08 May 2006, 09:47 PM
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The price i was quoted for was on one gasket i now know that subarus have two head gaskets i appologise for my stupidity 
there fore i expect it to be around the grand marker
there fore i expect it to be around the grand marker
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Originally Posted by KENSHIRO
The price i was quoted for was on one gasket i now know that subarus have two head gaskets i appologise for my stupidity
there fore i expect it to be around the grand marker
there fore i expect it to be around the grand marker
Actually that's about £900, isn't it?
08 May 2006, 10:45 PM
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Is it actually a tough job replacing the head gaskets?????
I would have thought time was the only thing which was needed - and thats free if you DIY (of course, a few parts too) ..... but surely it's not that difficult, is it???
An engine in job or engine out?
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I would have thought time was the only thing which was needed - and thats free if you DIY (of course, a few parts too) ..... but surely it's not that difficult, is it???
An engine in job or engine out?
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08 May 2006, 10:54 PM
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Personally, I would think that due to the space constraints (sp) in the engine bay, that it would be an engine out job. That would bump the pirce up a fair bit.
10 May 2006, 10:23 AM
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As said, it needs doing with the engine out, labour is the largest portion of
the overall cost.
Whilst it's out though you could also get the clutch and flywheel checked, it
would be a shame for it to go and then the engine needs removing again.
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the overall cost.
Whilst it's out though you could also get the clutch and flywheel checked, it
would be a shame for it to go and then the engine needs removing again.
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Engine out every time for a quality job. £700 + VAT here for both heads. To try and do it in the car is silly, as by the time you have unbolted everything necessary to get the heads off, there are only about 4 more bolts holding the engine in.
DO NOT skim Impreza heads ever - bad idea. If they need a clean up then maybe 2 - 3 thou but no more. We use a big flat sheet of 1/2 inch steel with fine emery on and literally ' iron ' the heads flat. Works perfectly and takes off the minimum of metal to achieve a flat surface.
With the engine out it's easy to check the clutch and I'd bet a whole pile of money you'll need one and a skim on the flywheel too.
Check the rad for silt too as it will be silly to repair the gaskets and find they go again in a months time......
Good luck - David APi Impreza / APi Engines
www.apiengines.com
DO NOT skim Impreza heads ever - bad idea. If they need a clean up then maybe 2 - 3 thou but no more. We use a big flat sheet of 1/2 inch steel with fine emery on and literally ' iron ' the heads flat. Works perfectly and takes off the minimum of metal to achieve a flat surface.
With the engine out it's easy to check the clutch and I'd bet a whole pile of money you'll need one and a skim on the flywheel too.
Check the rad for silt too as it will be silly to repair the gaskets and find they go again in a months time......
Good luck - David APi Impreza / APi Engines
www.apiengines.com
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