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$13oo new HG, timing belt, tensioners, etc...

btw, my 97 obw just had the dreaded head gastket procedure done...all told 1300 dollars....runs like a top now..

my mech just spot welded the vibrating heat shields in place, took 2 mins, and now they are silent.

any way to verify which HG blew? I assume its the drivers side, but I only plan on replacing one.

Thanks again for all the help! Gonna fix the HG. I assume the motor needs to be out. While its out...adj valves, timing belt, and valve gaskets, and possible new clutch.. am i missing anything?

I think i avoided any warpage... Sad part is, the car is real nice otherwise Limited Edition and all...and what a performer in the snow and rain! Guess im still a Subie guy '79, '82, '84, '89, '97 OB Limited (for sale)

Thanks for the quick reply, and yes Commuter your original post was VERY informative, my episode seems to mirror yours almost exactly. Im just not sure if this HG failure might not lead to the same bearing issue you had.

I guess its the oil in overflow res, thats not making sence to me..I check over 50 previous posts and heard scant mention of such a strange thing.

Hello folks! I was looking to confirm a possible HG failure car overheated this morning (first time ever) while cresting the hill upon which i live. First noticed no heat comming from vents, and then saw the temp guage headed towards HOT. Pulled car over, and shut down. NO coolent out tail pipe. noticed, however, BLACK sludge/oil in coolent overflow. no bubbles, just black ooze. Coolent low in radiator, but no sludge noticed car has 125k Is it what i think it is?? any help would be appreciated.