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'99 Forester: 150 k+, mostly as OEM, automatic,2.5 SOHC. Anywhere from 18- 30 depending on my driving habits, and highway/city.
John
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3. Is this common on Outbacks of this year? I've seen other posts w/similar issues at relatively low mileage.
Thanks
I don't think it is all that common for any Subaru of this vintage. My friend's 2000 Outback (abused) is still going like a champ. My '99 Forester, excellent. I follow several web sites, and I don't see this issue come up very often, if ever with your model year. Best of luck with it. Perhaps it is worth getting a few more estimates. Definately replace the Drier.
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My Mechanic simply applies a circular clamp to the offending shield. This works like a charm.
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Very good dealer indeed. I have ordered many parts through them and the few problems
encountered, have been remedied swiftly! I find their on-line web site, easy to navigate.
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I Don't know about the others listed here,but Dynamat is awesome! At leat by my experience with it.
John
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I've had great success with Zaino products! Their products go on easily, last a very long time, look show room glossy, and are easy on the paint finish. This will be my second year of use.
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Hello,
Having the '99 myself, I would be more concerned with the rod knock issue that this model year is also infamous for! They say it goes away after warming up. And, it does, but after so many it gets much worse, is a major anoyence! For my car, new pistons were the answer to the tune 5K. I would much rather have had the head gasket issue.
Find a car for cold start to hear the engine. If the you hear the mild knock, but still want the car, it could bargaining chip.
Just my two
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Subaru's latest newsletter, stated, "All 2009 Subarus' will have Super Coolant," in place of the traditional green. It goes on to say something to the effect that it will last 11 years or 100k plus, before changing. Is this the same product as GM'S Dex Cool?
Any opinions on this? Any benefits for the old, well maintained Subaru?
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I have 2002 2.5 TS Sport Wagon with about 45,000 miles.
I noticed that it started to leak oil so I took it to the Subaru mechanic
today. He said cylinder 1 and 3 head gaskets need to be replaced.
I never had to have gaskets replaced in any cars that I previously owned.
Is this a common problem? I was quoted about $700 only because they
are going to replace the pistons in cylinders 2 and 4 because of the
ticking noise which seems to be getting louder--they are doing this
even though the warranty expired in February, but I did complain about
it then. I really love the car and would in the future like to get another one
but I'm a bit concerned at this point.
These issues have covered many times here:) For what it's worth, I have had mine replaced (gaskets and pistons) and ever since, it really does seem bullet proof!
John
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Good news Good news! The shop called today: As it turned out, the mechanic informed me, a rubber hose (part of the cooler lines I assume) was rubbing on the, "steering linkage," and had worn a hole through it. Cheap fix, made my day.
Now I am ready for another 150K!
John
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Likely canadits:
Main seal front
Cam Seals
Oil Pump Seal
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nipper
Thanks nipper, but, all three of these have been done within last year and a half.
Today I wiped down as much of the red fluid as possible and added a quart to the tranny. Started it up, it shot out even faster than I could put it in! It looked to be coming from under the engine area, however, I didn't want to get too dirty,so I didn't take the plastic undercover off to look. At any rate I had it towed 35 miles to my shop,all four paws off of the ground of course.
It is definately red, transmission fluid. It took quite a bit of sand to sop it up.
My guess is: either it's the cooler lines, or maybe, the PLASTIC radiator has corroded.
I get the verdict tomorrow and will post here.
John
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My vote is a leaking cooler line. The trany pan gasket has about 25 bolts holding it on, so doubtful that a leak the size you are describing could originate there. Besides, the trany plan is some distance back from the motor. It would be rather difficult for trany fluid to spray forward to get the engine compartment wet wit ATF
You are probably right. I would think it odd to go from zero leakage to a gusher like this. Looks like time for the flat bed trailer. Thanks to all!
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Today, about mile a mile from work, I noticed a slight smoke plume behind the Forester. No lights on, everthing on dash OK and performance normal. I pull into work and turn off the engine, to find the whitish smoke eminenating from under the hood.
Open the hood to find the problem is obviously lower, from the exhaust! Upon looking at the underbelly there is obvious transmission fluid all over the exhaust and much of the plastic engine cover! Check the Tranny fluid, its now down to "cold" mark. After the smoke cleared and it cooled off, I got under to check the obvious- filter and hole plug; both feel tight.
My question is this: is there something else that could be identified as the cause for this substanial leak? That is, if I fill back up and put on the ramps, is there an identifiable hose, or whatever, that might cause this? Or, am in for it?
The tranny has always performed flawlessly, and never leaked a drop. The car has had a pampered year, with no problems.
Thanks in advance for any pointers!
John
1999 Forester
2.5 SOHC
Automatic with 150K. Fluid changed 3x in a row, just to do it right, eleven months ago.
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Can I get my mechanic to test the alternator? Would that show anything? It's still working and charging the battery.
~Howard
ALternators can easily be tested. Though, it might not be definative. I had one go, no warning or noise at all. It was a long walk.
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pcv, dont confuse things
PCV indeed.I have to start drinking more Coffee.
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Also replace PVC and Fuel Filter, if not recently done.
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I saw a ton of Subarus' when I visited Salt Lake City. It was kinda fun to spot so many different styles.
John
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yeah i def. second aircraftengineer on that........just curious did you have to remove your whole dash to get the evaporator out?
It should be in front ot the radiator.
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It's your transaction, and if you're happy, then I respect that. However, you were shipped two rebuilt engines with serious defects . Most shops would want a minimum of $500 for a engine install, so you'd be out at least $1000 for unnecessary labor charges. Plus, how weeks was your car off the road as the result of receiving two bum rebuilt engines? If it happened to me I'd be out for blood, figuritively speaking. It's a lot of money for a rebuilt engine, I would want is right the first time. Kinda like heart surgery.
I agree with you, at least to a point. No, I wouldn't expect blood, but, I would want at the very least, a credit toward future purchase.
Just my two.
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One thing on the locking caps is that I haven't seen one that will stop a large screwdriver or a pair of channel lock pliers if they want in. Also as one poster said the new thing is to just punch the bottom of the tank and drain it into a pan. So if they really want it they are going to get it, it just depends on how much damage they are going to do the the car in the process.
Jim
I'd much rather lose a tank of gas, than have to replace the tank!
just my two
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You also might consider looking at the BBB's web site in their area.
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yep, replacing it. can't get that thing out.
I couldn't get mine off either. Not a solution, but I simply cut it off. So far I have not lost the new one.
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The noise sounds prominent on the passenger side. The rotors were replaced with the pads. No substantial rust is visible on the outside....
Our winter was brutal here. Perhaps sand has made its was into them. I think I will try a good power wash.
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After sticking new performance pads in my Legacy ive noticed a similar scratching noise. Would be interesting to find out what it is.
All the sliders and pins are greased nicely on mine and i know the brakes arent binding, its just weird how these new pads are much louder untill some pressure is applied compared to the OEM ones.
Yes, and the rear does have performance pads. But, it never did this over the past year and half of use. :-\
Oil around spark plug boots?!
in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
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Subaru have available, a kit of all the seals you need for just this task.