v12nut Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Hi all, I'm a newbi to this forum and to Subaru's! There is a 1995 Legacy GLS I am interested in and it has a recently replaced top rad hose, (owner say's it was the first time ever it overheated) should I continue to be interested or move on? the rest of the car looks ok. Could we be talking big bucks here? regards Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpreza2 Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Im a little bit confused. Did he replace the top rad hose and then it overheated or it overheated and then he replaced the top rad hose? I dont see how just replacing a rad hose will cause the car to overheat unless he replaced it and didnt refill the coolant system. Did it only overheat once and it runs fine now or does it still over heat when you drive it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v12nut Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 Sorry! I should have made it clear. The top rad hose had been replaced because it had blown due to overheating. This is a 2 ltr engine. regards Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v12nut Posted May 13, 2004 Author Share Posted May 13, 2004 Sorry! I should have made it clear. The top rad hose had been replaced because it had blown due to overheating. This is a 2 ltr engine, And it still overheats now! regards Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpreza2 Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 OK...It could be a number of things but I would check the fan first to make sure it goes on when the car gets warm. Then I would check out the thermostat. And if its still not fixed check the waterpump. I just had my Outback overheat b/c the fan wasnt working. It ended up being a relay. This is all kind of hard to do since the car isnt yours but If hes selling it while the car overheats I would hope he selling it really cheap. EDIT: and as for cost if its the thermostat then it will cost only a few buck but if its the waterpump or fan its like 100-250 depending if you do it yourself or have it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drquasievil Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Make sure the overheat didn't cause engine issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subie Gal Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Sorry! I should have made it clear. The top rad hose had been replaced because it had blown due to overheating. This is a 2 ltr engine, And it still overheats now! regards Tom very likely bad headgaskets. i'd have it inspected before buying!!! jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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