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Hi all,

 

I'm a newbie and have been lurking the past few days...... anyways I just picked up an 89 GL 4x4 5 speed for $600.  I basically bought it sight unseen because it's a sweet old subaru and I'm looking for a winter project to work on.  This thing leaks a lot of oil and coolant so I figured I would pull the engine and redo the seals and gaskets etc... I am by no means a mechanic but I figured fixing up an old car would be a good way to learn.

 

Then I noticed this hole in what I believe is the cylinder head on the passenger side.  It's right next the exhaust pipe connection.  Do I need a new head?  or is this repairable?  I hate to get too involved in something that will end up being junked.

 

Thanks in advance!

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Looks to me like the casting has broken away. There are a few ways to fix that since it appears to be an oil drain passage and would not be under pressure. The first would be to have it TIG welded. That will probably run a $100-$200 depending on the shop. Second would be to JB weld it shut if you have the head off and can clean it up inside and out. Last would be find a used head from someone here or at a PicknPull. Depending on shipping, it may be cheaper than welding.

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