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I have had a leak for quite a while (Close to 100,000 miles, bought the car used with the leak.) I am looking to do all repairs to the car including a head gasket repair. I am fortunate that I have two very reputable Subaru only repair shops in our area. (Portland ME). Idea is I know the car and spending this is the same for a new used which will probably have the same issues One shop though is suggesting a "Reconditioning" of the head. Cleaned, sent to a machine shop to be resurfaced, pressure checked, valves and or value guide replaced, if needed new value guide seals value clearance adjusted all for a tune of $2200.00 with a timing belt The other shop is suggesting Headgaskets w/all timing belt items. They do not send out to a machine shop. $1600.00 I am looking to do a lot of other maintenance work at this time most deferred maintenance Oil Pan 280 Rear Control arm bushings 380 Battery Service w/Holdown 45 Transmission flush w/Filter 180 Front Brakes 300 Rear Brake Service 70 Right Rear sway bar link 65 Headgasket w all timing belt items 1600 Catalyst Converter spacer 95 Rack boots 209 Gate Handle 35 rh trans seal 100 Rust Work left rear door leg 700 right rear quarter 300 Total net cost 4359 tax 348.72 grand total 4707.72 What is the consensus as to the Head Gaskets? Do I need to recondition the heads? Car Specs; 2000 2.5 AT with 160,000 mile. There is some rust issues starting I have had a couple of Subaru’s over the years and follow these forums. I appreciate the knowledge and experience that is here. Thank-you

I have a 2000 Subaru outback that I need to repace the sun visor on the driver side. It has a lighted mirror which I would like to retain. I was looking on Ebay and saw a visor from a 2005 Forester. It is nice and big and has the extra length that would be great to have. My quesetion is fit would fit? Any thought and ideas would be very welcomed. Thanks Scott

I thought I could use a normal wrench. This needs a special wrench to remove ?? Also not sure what you mean by OE. Maybe you meant OEM ??? I also thought Subaru used NGK parts. Thanks Scott

I have recieved this on a 96 Outback as well. 2.2 engine Manual transmission With all this rain in the Northeast I wonder if it could be from the rain as was mentioned. Either way I am planning on changing the sensor. I have a couple of questions. 1. Any suggestions on getting a replacement, Cost and supplier 2. How do I clear the code after replacing. I do not have a reader. (It was diagnoized by a dealer and at autozone) Thanks for any help Scott 1996 Outback 182,000 miles

Were these seats new or used

As I mentioned in a previous message I am considering changing my cloth seats to leather. I have heard from a couple of places that the seats from 96 to 99 are compatiable. I would like to hear from the board as to your thoughts on the difference between the two. It seems to me that they would be more comfortable. They have more give and are smoother. As was mentioned the cloth seats also generate more static, I agree to the static as well. I would love to hear from you on your thoughts.

I have the standard cloth seats in my '96 outback. I have thought of upgrading to a newer model for the convience of leather seats. (I am doing a lot of driving and feel the seats would be more comfortable. It is my understanding that leather seats were not made for the '96 model year. I realized recently that they may be interchangable from a newer year. Can anyone verify if this is possible. I thank you and my butt thanks you. Scott Scharf