jasonnay13

That's pretty much what I figured when I saw the head gasket, and expected it to be the last thing I replace and my only thoughts was to either replace it with a new one or a HF predator. I do wonder how well that would work and how I would fit it to the torque converter. Not a lot of power but should be able to make it back and forth to work on such a small engine. My old rusted out s10 engine is still good but it would have no chance of fitting into a subaru unless I completely rebuild the front end. Anyone here do a rat rod with subaru parts?

From the sound of it and from what I've read at other places the rpm range and description fits. It's not really quiet either, goes away under 2500rpm and dependant on load. Since it isn't going to be my daily driver anymore I could find the time to tear it down and replace the pistons rods and head gasket and any other worn parts and then I should have an outback in good condition fit for daily driving. But that is a lot of time with a wrench. Would I be better off dropping that $2500 japan import motor? How much would the parts be? I'll bet my labor would be right around 40-60 hours to do it.

Before the axle pulled out that was my plan when the engine finally died. But then this happened and I'm kinda done with it. Headed to Florida to buy a car that hasn't been rusted out by the salt. Looking for something that won't cost a lot to keep running and has good gas mileage. Any suggestions?

I've got the service manual, and am capable myself, though that is a whole lot of work and expense that I would've likely never come even close to the $15,000 if I'd just bought something in the 10k not this car range. But I'm not sure I can buy another subaru because it'll have a bad head gasket and the muffler will fall off and the suspension will be shot and who knows what else can go wrong with a subaru. Yes, I'm salty about this car. But the question then becomes: do I get an import engine with 30k mi for $2,500 or a junkyard motor in unknown condition for $250 or should I just bolt a predator engine up from HF

Thanks for all the help. I'm used to driving an old S10 that's rusted out so bad the cab mounts have fallen off I can fit my hand in the frame the bed is gone entirely the gas tank rusted out rear brakes don't work doors are finicky to open and close. Doesn't start easy when it's very humid or rained a lot. Four-wheel drive and AC still work though.was driving that until the gas tank no longer held gas. planning on getting it running again by putting any tank and cutting the fuel pump into it

Actually, I bought the car from boardman subaru. Only 3 years ago for $6000 and I've had to replace so many parts. And the cat plugged up after only 1-2k miles. Had issues with the egr valve a few times and front right wheel bearing 5 times. I've got about $4000 on top of purchase so far keeping it going. Though the wheel bearing was done by a shop 3 times and one lasted literally 400 miles. That's why I no longer have shops do anything. And the dealership is incapable of fixing my cross-camber in the front for some reason. But the last time I had them try they made it worse :/ are all Subarus a money pit or did I get a lemon or did I get a money pit lemon?

Would I do more damage by driving it as it is now, aside from the rod knock and head gasket if I don't care about the awd not working? The section there the shaft goes in uses the same transmission fluid as the transmission or is it separate?

Hi, I'm new to the site. I have a 2008 outback 2.5i with 175,000 MI. 4spd auto So here's how it happened: I live 3 mi from my work and on my way home I noticed something wasn't right within a mile and was unable to make it home because my car stopped moving, gradually losing power very quickly. I told it the rest of the way home and found the front right axle pulled out of the differential or transmission? The teeth on the axle were chewed up pretty good but the teeth inside where it goes looked okay so I ordered a new axle put it in and it works but now the all-wheel drive does not function. I'm not sure if I need to add the fluid or what other parts I have worn and that is why I'm here. I've probably driven around 50 mi like it is now. I've also noticed a whining noise as I'm driving. is there any saving it? Or should I just drive it until it's completely dead? Or should I try to sell it and get what I can for it? The head gasket has been bad for probably about 20,000 miles now and it's developed some rod knock as well. would be a shame to scrap it as the body is in decent condition and all the suspension is new.