subaru mechanic

[Lee-N3LPJ]

     I have a 2010 Legacy and a 2004 forester and they both need new head gaskets.  The legacy overheating and the forester leaks oil. 

     I could use the name of a good mechanic in NE Pa. 

    I also would like to know how hard it is to change the head gaskets myself, it probably won't happen because of time but I have changed head gaskets, Transmissions and engines in the past.

   I would be thankful for any information.

   Also , Hi to everyone in the group I just joined this morning.

      Lee

[Fairtax4me]

Head gaskets are not too difficult on these engines.

 

I recommend removing the engine for easy access to everything.

 

For the overheating, is the car loosing coolant? The head gaskets on the newer engines typically only slowly seep coolant on the back corners. This is usually a manageable condition as long as the coolant level is kept in check. If it has overheated multiple times the head gaskets could be compromised and start pushing combustion pressure into the cooling system which will quickly cause overheating.

Overheating can also damage the rod bearings if it is severe.