It depends a bit on what you want but at about 89,000 I had clutch, oil seperator, rear seal, all front seals, timing belts, tensioner, and water pump on mine. I have 120,000 miles now and it has only needed one repair since. (Dealer failed to replace the pilot bearing.)

 

I am now starting to get my money back on the major services I have done on this car. The more miles without opening the engine the better. I hope to go another 60,000 miles with no major engine work, but we'll see.

 

I am running Mobil 1 15-50 extended service oil now and today I am taking it in for a filter change after a few thousand miles. I will do an oil sample at the same time. this will help me determine engine condition and oil interval.

Assuming that SOA takes care of the head gaskets, and I think they will, what should I expect to pay(parts, labor, etc) for replacing the following items while the dealer has the engine pulled:

 

1. Oil Separator

 

2. Rear seal

 

3. All Front Seals

 

4. Timing Belts

 

5. Tensioner

 

6. Water Pump

 

How many days in the shop would the above scenario involve? I'm just trying to get an idea on the magnitude of this job, and trying to have all the things done that need be done while it's already torn down.

 

Thanks again for all the help.

a couple of days unless they have to order a part. If everything goes smooth one day. I won't quote you prices because I am in CA and the cost is more in my area, but perhaps someone near you has a realistic idea.

Assuming that SOA takes care of the head gaskets, and I think they will, what should I expect to pay(parts, labor, etc) for replacing the following items while the dealer has the engine pulled:

 

1. Oil Separator

 

2. Rear seal

 

3. All Front Seals

 

4. Timing Belts

 

5. Tensioner

 

6. Water Pump

 

How many days in the shop would the above scenario involve? I'm just trying to get an idea on the magnitude of this job, and trying to have all the things done that need be done while it's already torn down.

 

Thanks again for all the help.

 

Just one more, fan belts too

 

nipper

Is there a recall on head gaskets?How would I know if mine had been done since I bought it used?

Not really a recall. Subaru offers you a can of sealer for the early phase 2. If you use it they extend the head gasket warranty to 100,000 miles. If you have a phase 1....oh well.

Just wanted to let everyone know...took my Outback to dealer yesterday..yes, it was head gasket..leaking oil AND coolant. Although slowly...I wasn't seeing any loss of coolant and oil loss wasn't even reading on dip stick. AND I'm having all those things done we metioned earlier w/ no labor cost..just cost for parts, because they have to pull engine anyway. Hopefully this vehicle will last another 90-100,000..I really love this car. Just had brakes and Goodyear Assurance Tripletread tires installed about a month ago...(love those tires too.)

 

Thanks again to everyone who posted on this thread.....love this board!!

good deal, good luck and merry christmas

 

 

 

nipper

Now that is a Merry Christmas!

The last few days I've been smelling a burnt smell inside the cabin of my 2000 Outback wagon. The vehicle has 88,000 miles on it, runs great, trans shifts fine, etc. What do I need to look for? Changed oil around 1000 miles ago..added some trans fluid around 750 miles ago.

 

Thanks for the help.

 

 

What side headgasket is getting replaced? The drivers side on my 2000 Outback wagon was replaced at 39,000 mi. Took the car to the dealer at 8am and they called me at 2pm, same day, and said it was ready for pick-up. They did not remove the engine from the car. Warranty work, no charge.