Bgilman

I'm gonna guess and say theirs no way of knowing the condition of the bottom end with out further tear down of the motor. As far as old car general maintenance goes I've already done a lot myself and am prepared to keep up with it. I would love to learn how to the head job my self along side an experienced mechanic but that opportunity has not presented its self. so as of now I'll stay away from tearing engines unless it's a dirt bike.

Update a friend of friend who works almost entirely on suabrus in his shop told me he'll do everything for exactly $1000. That's not including the machine shop resurfacing the heads. As of now I'm probably going to go through with it. What do you mean Coryl when you said "with many issues to come" what else should expect to replace. Also I want to clarify after it over heated and I added coolant I only did that to get it home. I have not driven it since.

Thanks everyone for the input. The car began to over heat only once before I pulled over to let it cool and added coolant. That's when I determined it was the head. Currently getting estimates on the job to see if it's worth it. If I can't get it done for a reasonable price I'll just drive it till it dies lol. Ps. Do you always need to get the head resurfaced?

Hi everyone my names Branson. I've recently been given a 2000 Subaru Outback passed down to me through the family. It's been a great car both my older brothers have driven it and now it's mine for the time being. Only thing is I'm almost certain it has a blown head gasket. To make matters worse I believe it's been this way for some time. What I wanna know is, is it worth fixing? And if I do what is a reasonable price? I've heard of people paying $1500-$2000. The car has 139,600 And had the water pump/ timing belt replaced along with new pulleys and new radiator no more then 8,000 miles ago. Any advice is appreciated that's why I joined the fourm. Thank you in advanced.