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96 legacy outback.......post "over temp but why?"

96 legacy w 142000 mi, intermittent overheat problems previously posted on 10/16 "overtemp but why?" There is no assumption they are going... water in exhaust.

I was told my head gasket is going so is it a good thing to convert to the 2.2 or an ea20 twin turbo? prices for a used 2.5 range from $1600-3500. I was also quoted $1250 for a 2.0 twin turbo complete w/ ecu, all acces and wiring. I have yet to get quoted on a 2.2. The trans will be replced/rebuilt at the same time. Please share your opinions! Thanks for the help on the overheat inquire.:-\

Nope, fans work great and operate when they are supposed to. I already checked that area.

It has 142,000 miles. Loses no water, runs awesome. You think it is going?

1996 legacy outback 2.5 with an interesting problem. She intermitently gets hot. No engine light, no codes showing any bad sensors or circuit malfunctions. New--- water pump, radiator, rad cap, thermostat. There are absolutley no leaks. I can notice some detonation occasionally but the knock sensor is not throwing an error code. Any suggestions?