The Worst Subaru Head Gasket Repair Ever: Part 3 The Conclusion!
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Anyone who has you or somebody as smart and conciensous as you for a mechanic is more than lucky. You're a good egg.
I deeply appreciate using the tools that were your Dad's.
Sweet repair even after all the grief kudos for doing it correct!
Thanks!
Well done.
Can tell you try your best for the customer and testament to your skill.
Your videos are great.
Your viewers really appreciate the time you put in.
All the best.
Sometimes it just makes you feel good knowing that you really helped someone, you did an excellent job, give it back to the customer with a recommendation for a timing belt kit sooner than later ☮️
great job Mr. Subaru. I glad I am not the only one who has nearly had a heart attack at startup when working on my Subaru. I wished you could have filmed more of your ordeal. thank you for all you do.
So I have been slowly working ony 03 Impreza that my girlfriend ran off the road a few months ago and me being a visual learner these video have saved me a lot of curse words. Keep up the good work hope all is well. I did not realize a control arm was so hard to find for this car, also the weather has been awesome here in lake lure nc
Yea' man!! I like your style!! You are a hard working young man. I can see you really know what you are doing. You know after watching your videos and honest assessment of these cars I'm really considering one as my next vehicle. The last Subaru I owned was a little Brat. I ran the crud out of it. I'm looking along the lines of a Crosstrek or Outback.
Always learning MR. SUB, Excellence as always ! Thank you
Was waiting for this update, thanks. 3 weeks ugh. Engine sounds good. The owner does not know and will never know just what a pro worked on their car. A shame really but it's the nature of the beast. At least you can take pride in knowing you did a quality job on a cluster fuck. Rewarding but probably exhausting. Very cool machine for the cutting, must be fun to drive. Stay frosty!
Thank you so much for your content and your time! I'm planning to working on these cars when I'm in the US. I like this brand and I want to make out how these cars work. I'm glad that I found your channel, I will try to learn it as good as I can with your videos. It's kind of a first step for me about understanding of these engines
You did a really great job with this. I watched all 3 of the videos and I am most impressed.
I have that coolant funnel, worth every penny. Also will be doing a ej25 (295k) to ej20 (50k) swap this weekend. Good luck enjoy the updates.
hope that ecu is tunable. ej203 doesnt make peak power till past the ej253 redline.
@@brianhilligoss Kid's highschool car so peak powers not something as a parent that I'm interested in....lol
I felt so sorry for the mess you had to deal with.
I ended up working on one, that had the head gaskets cleaned off with a flap disk on an angle grinder.
The Nightmare ends! Congrats. Loved the series!
Hmmm, I just checked my engine and the drivers side rear cam seal, which I did not replace when I did a head/gasket repair and the rear main seal, which I did not replace as I did the repair in the car, are leaking/weeping. I was looking for the source if a "new noise" that is likely a whine-y alternator or tensioner pulley going bad (video possibility?) when I noticed the oil comming from behind and above the oil pan. Time to go to the dealership for a few new parts. :) Nice job on the outback repair. Much better and more professional than I could ever do (that's why you are MrSubaru!)
Success at last well done...happy days. Difficult to stress how important a good set/s of feeler gauges are, and yet for such a precise 'tool', it can be very arbitrarily used especially when checking valve clearances.
If the customer ever saw the head gasket trilogy, they might thank their lucky stars. You gave that aftermarket warranty company a 5 star rating. Funny Subaru hasn't superceded the kit with a better head gasket, but let's leave that one alone. I know it's common knowledge to lubricate head bolts with 30w oil, but it would be a good nerdy education video how it changes torque yields, lowers scatter. People throwing anti seize on something...buy a new fastener, you just changed torque and.stretched that bolt. Well, maybe it's not something you should explain to people. You including torque specs on some of your repair videos is nerdy enough. I love it though. Thanks for sharing this story had a happy ending 💖.
I used a set of victor reinz gaskets on my 01 fozzy . I never had any issues , ran it for 40,000 afterwards
I usually always go Aisin, but napa actually sends a triple metal gasket and a Japanese water pump so i usually go with them if a customer needs to save a few bucks
Haha! Valve guide dropage isn't a 'complication'' on a Subaru with an EGR, it's expected. ;)
OMG, I hate when I see that shops have replaced a belt but NOT the pulleys!
Looks like your machine shop cleaned up your valves as well. Nice!
This video just reminded me that I really miss bailing hay
Great job.
Hopefully next time you can record.
Love to learn from your videos
Insurance companies suck. They're more than happy to take your money, but don't want to pay up when the time comes. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 in excellent condition. My neighbor's tree broke and fell on top of my house and truck. The insurance company tried to say that the damage on the roof of my truck was probably already there. They didn't want to pay to have the roof fixed. The moonroof wasn't even closing properly.
Great work!, finally can wash your hands of that warranty company
You should of replaced v6 Toyota head gaskets in the 90s some of them dumped so much coolant in the exhaust they'd smoke for half an hour after you fixed them 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Impossible. "tOyOtAs aRe pErFecT". 😂 😂 😂
So that's why jeremy clarkson created the toybota 😂😂
@@MrSubaru1387 I can change those head gaskets in my sleep🤣🤣
@@marshalmagooo3899 then the next gen 3.4 leaked coolant externally
@@marshalmagooo3899 it was the early ones in the mid 90s it was a mistake in the torque sequence that they corrected
I bet Subaru still includes the single layer gasket in the kit and for sale because if they were to supersede with the MLS version it would be an admission that the single layer was/is inferior and they are afraid of thousands of owners wanting reimbursement for HG replacements.
I've bought my last Subaru.
They denied having a gasket problem in the 2003+ yrs and made the dlrs use leak-stop instead hoping to get thru warranty. Finally adding the needed extra bolts. My new 2011 legacy couldn't hold the lane in any crosswinds. Dlr realigned it to find it out of spec but still couldn't keep it straight !
My '19 outback beeps and burps for No reason with No traffic anywhere near me. Can't disable anything.
Adding the extra needed bolts? What?
reason for the graphite head gasket is many shops just slap the gaskets in and don't check for flatness. single layer gasket is more forgiving then the mls.
Right, Subaru literally slapped them in there during the warranty period. No machining, checking block/heads, etc. But still.
At least you have police. I am so rural the VFD getsto them first. Takes the PD 45 min to an hour to show up at the crash.
Police here go home at 5pm. They just run speed traps. That was the last catch of the day. From there, it's County police. About a 30 minute response time.
I won't disagree about ordering Subaru parts and inconsistencies. Even after entering a VIN there are often multiple part choices for same thing. Call dealer and ask which on is correct and they tell me. Ask how they knew and they says "we just know" WTF? Never had same with other makes. Frustrating.
If I were the customer I would pay the extra money to have you replace all timing components.... it just makes sense.
One reason why is you don't know when the timing belt has been changed.Makes sense to change the timing belt at the same time
Warranty company wasn't paying. Customer wasn't paying. I wasn't donating it.
What makes sense, and what happens, rarely coincide in the car business.
I noticed you have a Subaru Ranch. I am newly a new Subaru owner so it's a Subaru Outback Limited four-door sedan non Turbo 2.5. Is it a rare find??
Raise your hand if you have ever had pilot on torque converter release self into the crank
I have a Subaru Forest 1998, and here in Brazil and very difficult parts and mechanics that understand this type of engine
I paid $3000 for that job in 2013....but it is worth it as an engine overall BUT have it done by a Subaru mechanic, like Mr. Subaru 1387. I went to a generic shop and the car was never the same (99 Legacy Outback). Only Subaru I have regrets about, out of 6 owned over 22 year span...still have 3 left!
Too bad you couldnt have connected with the customer. I'm sure they would have been willing to pay for a timing kit, unless they plan to sell the car...So silly not to change when you're knee deep, but I get it's not your money. At least you're done!
Well, that was easy...
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Well done..
thanks for your videos! what are the paert numbers for the 6 cylinder mls head gasket kit ?
Glad I watched this series. Do you think, had the mating surfaces been prepped properly, that the fel-pro gaskets would have failed the way they did? I ask because I ordered the fel-pro kit for convenience sake as Subaru doesn't offer a full kit for my 1999 EJ22, and I'm replacing bent valves so I basically needed everything. If you say it will still fail, I'll order the OEM gaskets and piece together my own kit.
Answered my own question by watching your RE: Subaru Head Gaskets video. OEM it is.
You are living a great life
I have around 250,000, heavy carbon on valves and heads cleanable, need new head oil senser hole cracked. wondering about bypassing the pistons and bearings. Engine out, one head off. Any ideas would be great.
You need a lot of hay to keep those Subarus fed and happy.
Loved my ‘98 Legacy 2.5GT Limited. It never gave me issues and I really liked the looks even though I was looking for a 1st gen 2.5RS initially (never see those in my area). I’m wanting a 5 speed wagon now from the late 90’s to early 2000’s, whether it’s Legacy/Outback, WRX, etc. Know of any for sale? I’m not too far off being in North Alabama (Huntsville).
I have a 2009 Legacy Gt Limited 2.5i beautiful inside and out. Was kept cleaned only problem engine issues...has 230,000 located in Arkansas. Cheap sell.
Sweet! You done good!
Goid riddance to that car but I hope you don't have to deal with that warranty company again
Hey man, love your videos. Not related to this video but the banjo bolt on the power steering pump for the high pressure line on my 09 Forest still leaks after new crush washer. Ever seen anything like that?
Would you ever recommend replacing a head gasket as preventive maintenance?
Finally. Be gone, warranty job!
I like your videos, but arriving back at and fixing the original engine after the first video smacktalk of the mechanic before.... ummmm poor form. Yeah, I dont think I would have put that out there.
Having a weird problem on my 10 outback. AC doesn’t perform well at idle but as soon as I and moving it works fine. Pressures look normal condenser looks normal I don’t see any damage what might be causing the erratic AC operation
A/c fan operating? Possible weak compressor or under charge?
MrSubaru1387 Yeah the AC fan is working. What’s the best way to check for a weak compressor
I’m not sure of mileage matters but it’s got 275,000 miles on it. Still going!
Well, do you know that the system is fully charged first.
MrSubaru1387 yes. According to my gauge set
No heat shield ?
Hey so what set of master gasket should I get 4 my 04 subaru forester x the subaru oem and then buy the MLS gasket ! ? Can you put a link for my 04 subaru forester x please just to see where you buy them from
I can't wait for the FA24 in the new 86, what kind of numbers do you think in NA?
86/BRZ is getting the FA24?
@@MrSubaru1387 I think it's a strong possibility!
@@MrSubaru1387 its getting the fa24 turbo.
Where can I get that drill brush attachment for cleaning the surfaces? Been looking for one for ages.
They're 3M Bristle discs. Pretty sure they're linked in my Amazon store front.
Hey Mr Subaru. Stupid question here, but can the bores be honed without separating the blocks? hoping to replace piston rings while i'm replacing my head gaskets and I'd prefer not to have to rebuild the whole engine. if not I'll just send it without doing them. cheers
I don't really see how you could with the rod in the center of the bore.
My buddies 2003 subura forster xs has a code P0692 . He just redid his head gasket . I think this issue caused his head castings to go out but I am no expert so I figure out ask you.
If it is the computer can you swap out a computer from identical vehicle instead of $1000 plus $300 for programming ?
i cant wait till i can do an engine rebuild. (is that crazy to say?) i just dont have the space right now (apartment living)
@@Yp-ku4sy I like to be punished lol I've always wanted to rebuild a car engine I've rebuilt several small engines but nothing as big as a motorcycle or car
@@Yp-ku4sy Maybe a ej25 would be fun to do. unfortunately I know there is a high probability for the need to have to machine work done.
Vessel JAWSFIT contest
What the Item# to order the reseal kit from subaru? good work you did sir
There are several different kits depending on year, model, and engine.
Do you have a link for a Head gasket that would work perfect with a 2.5 2004 Subaru outback legacy?
Does the late-model 2.5 Outback still have the head gasket issue? If NOT, what is the last year there was an issue?
The issue was on naturally aspirated EJ253. 2012 was the last EJ253.
How did the Hazet extendable ratchet work out?
Loved it.
How did you clean out the water/oil mix milky sludge from the short block?
There wasn't any mixing.
Question- I have a EJ252 job coming up and need to do the head gaskets. I have a set of the single layer gaskets and a set of felpro MLS. In your opinion which is the better of 2 evils. OEM that will fail at some point or Aftermarket that will fail at some point? Money is tight so I need to use what I already have on hand. Thanks in advance.
I'd recommend neither. But, I guess the Fail-Pros being MLS are better than the single layer coated gaskets.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks for the reply.
Which machine shop do you use? Is it in Augusta?
everything is finally coming together until you said the timing belt wasn't being done.... WHY WOULD YOU NOT DO THE TIMING BELT WHILE THERE??? Like them bearing sounded bad it just made me cringe haha
Warranty company wasn't paying. Customer wasn't paying. I'm not paying.
MrSubaru1387 I know haha. I just cringe when I see neglect haha
Same.
So when you do an ej25 head gasket do you find it easier to pull the engine or leave it in on a legacy Outback?
Always pull it. Doing it in car vs pulling the engine is six bellhousing bolts, two bellhousing nuts, two engine mount nuts, and four torque converter bolts, if it's automatic. So much easier to do out of car.
How do you know if someone had head gaskets done?
This was easy. Crappy Fel-Pro gaskets were installed.
So will you be doing any future warranty work on Subaru’s?
Negatory.
Is it possible to swap the headgaskets without taking the engine out on a 4th gen?
Yes. But it's not worth it to do any of them in car to me.
@@MrSubaru1387 i understand :) i hace a 06 legacy and i was just wondering since if it was possible because beeing a mechanic is just a hobby of mine and i would like to swap the gaskets soon since my car has 370k km on it
So just curious, have you run into an aftermarket warranty company that is good or at least is easy to work with?
Not really. Always short change you on labor/parts. Always want it done as cheap as possible/half-assed..
@@MrSubaru1387 Yeah, that has been my experience as well. I bought a used 4Runner back in the early 2000s that had an aftermarket warranty. I was lucky i had it because the vehicle blew a head gasket but they only paid for half the work because they said the other half of the cost was for stuff that had nothing to do with the head gasket. If I had brought the vehicle in specifically for the other stuff and not the head gasket, it would have been paid for, but because this repair was for the head gasket, they wouldn't pay for it. That is bad business, in my opinion.
Any problems with the new 2020 outback/legacy?
No.
what year car again?
11044aa642 is coming up as a no fit for my 2010 outback. Subbie official parts site wants me to use 11044AA770. Do you know if that's a mls? also, gaskets images do differ slightly.
Yes. That's the correct gasket for 2010-12. They were MLS as far as I recall.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thank you very much.. Love the videos.. You are a "little less" drony then other tubers. Your vidoes are extremely informative and spot on. keep up the good work..
Are all those Subaru’s for sale or all your projects or for parts????
Combination. Currently own 20. 😂
MrSubaru1387 do you have a website for them at all if so I have a 2004 Subaru Outback 2.5 l ej253 and could use parts if you have any extras
Where do you order the factory service manual from?
jdmfsm.info/Auto/Japan/
holy trinity
got that dank hay?
Do what?
What is the typical cost to have this done the right way? I have an 07 2.5 outback with 180k and want to get them done.
i paused the video and the number i got on the screen was #10105AB140, Is that Correct?
Sounds right. That should cover 06-09 Legacy/Outback.
What is the name of your ather channel.
ruclips.net/user/AtHomeOnTheFarm
What year/model Subaru?
2006 Outback 2.5i
@@MrSubaru1387 The same year as our old Outback 2.5, which was bought new. We ran it for for 149k miles before trading it in in 2017. The oil and filter were changed every 5k, but I did not use OEM filters. Started to seep oil from a head gasket at 90k. Towards the end it was leaking about a quart of oil every 400 miles, plus started to use coolant. Regular coolant flushes (with Subaru coolant conditioner added, of course!) could only stem the tide for so long. There were a approximately 10 additional relatively minor issues when we traded it in for a new 2017 Outback 2.5, which has had issues with "disappearing coolant" almost from the get go. Conditioner added twice by two different dealers. The second time we had the coolant flushed at about 51k in addition to the conditioner. They said it tested fine. Now at 54k, the coolant has dropped about 2 inches in the recovery tank. Your thoughts, please. Thank you.
Hard to say without seeing it. Personally would do a cylinder leakage test.
@@MrSubaru1387 Is what you're suggesting commonly known as a "leak down" test? And how about checking for combustion gases in the coolant? Thanks again.
I guess. Out each cylinder on TDC on compression. Fill cylinder with air through the spark plug hole. Check for pressure drop in cylinder.
I thought the farm hay thing was a metaphor till the end Thanks for the thousands of dollars you’ve saved me 🫡