In the process of rebuilding my 98 Outback 2.5 DOHC .

Whats the difference between the overall gasket set 10105AA401, and the Reman Block Set 10104AA060 ?

reman block set should have everything needed to split the block - not much too it really.

 

the "overall" gasket set sounds weird, never heard that terminology before, is that a head set or head gasket set?

Can't say much about the "block set". I would imagine it has the case o-rings and maybe head gaskets.

 

The 401 set is a complete set: all the gaskets and o-rings except valve cover gaskets. Also valve stem seals, exhaust gaskets, intake gaskets, oil filler neck o-rings, water crossover pipe o-rings, dipstick tube o-rings, etc.

 

What are you planning on doing anyway?

 

Emily

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I'm rebuilding the short block, new bearings, pistons, and rings etc. I have the 401 gasket set for this, but see another kit also, if you use a reman short block?

I'm wondering what the difference was? I believe it cost more for the reman block kit. The 401 kit has all the o rings and gaskets included for rebuilding the short block? So why would it cost more? Thicker Head Gaskets for decking the blocks????

If you're already using a reman'd shortblock, you don't need the case o-rings (there are quite a few), the oil pump o-rings, etc.

 

If you are doing a complete engine, you need all those PLUS the head gaskets, cam seals, front and rear main seals.

 

Long story short: the 401 is for a complete engine rebuild and has everything, except valve cover gaskets.

 

 

Emily

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except valve cover gaskets.

 

Thats sort of odd.

 

nipper

Here's some part # based info on the #'s you listed; difference in msrp is maybe $15.

 

10104AA060 reman ENGINE GASKET KIT COMPLETE FOR 1997-1999 LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5 includes headgasket set, engine seals, orings, washers & gaskets (this kit does not include valve cover gaskets) NOTE this kit is for use with subaru reman block only)

 

10105AA401 ENGINE GASKET KIT COMPLETE FOR 1997-1999 LEGACY OUTBACK 2.5 ALL includes headgasket set, valve cover gaskets, engine seals, orings, washers & gaskets