Hello!

 

I am writing on behalf of my sister who lives in Oakland CA.

 

She has a 1999 OBW with 98,000 miles which overheated over the weekend and was eventually diagnosed to be the dreaded head gasket failure.

 

We are looking for a Subaru specialist somewhere near Oakland from whom she can get some advice. Her normal mechanic shop quoted her something crazy like $6500.00 to make the repair...times are tight, her son has some pretty major medical issues, and buying a different car may be difficult.

 

So, can anyone recommend a shop in the Oakland area? Also, I've read on this board that there may be some possibility of warranty/ recall work for this engine based on the low mileage..does anyone have any info on that? Finally, if all else fails, are any of you in  that area interested in a low mileage OBW with blown heads?

 

Please let me know so I can pass this information on, any and all help and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

 

 

Thanks!

 

Happy New Year!

 

Jared

HI

Wondering if you ever recieved any feedback about an oakland shop? in the same boat....