scottsheppard@videotron.ca Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 the old wagon has served well to date (appx 270 000 Km;s),,,have kept the head gasket magic goop in the coolant as advised by subaru and given it regular care. Now that we are looking for a good car for my son I am considering handing over the soob while we look for another. I have since lost touch with the state of head gasket repairs in general, but wonder if we are just on borrowed time? If it does go and I redo the gaskets, what has been the average life of the ej25 overall? I believe it is not as high mileage as the ej22? appreciate your comments. scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Mileage potential is the same as an EJ22 - Both have 52mm rods. I have seen them go 470k before rod bearing failure. It's all in how they are taken care of. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Whatever you do, don't drive it with it overheated. Mine only lasted 1,000 miles after the head gasket job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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