HG failure log (NO DISCUSSION, Log ONLY) - Page 3 - Subaru Outback

uglyduc · 06-28-2009, 12:48 PM

1998 Legacy Outback
162000 mi when head gaskets failed

bnations · 07-15-2009, 12:53 PM

1998 Outback 2.5L
172,000 miles

jjsastre · 07-15-2009, 03:55 PM

Outback Limited
2.5L
2001
Previous Owner Replaced them at 90,000 (under warranty)

Current Mileage: 194,901

Engine Runs strong and NO leaks yet.

wvupj11 · 07-15-2009, 08:35 PM

Subaru Model: Outback Wagon
Year: 2000
Engine Size: 2.5L
Miles: 92,000*

*(Began leaking but never blew completely, both replaced by dealer free of charge. Now at 140,000mi with no problems so far)

eggroller · 07-16-2009, 07:37 PM

Subaru Model: Outback Wagon Limited
Year: 2000
Engine Size: 2.5l Phase 2
Miles: ~133k minor external leak of coolant and oil

Currently at ~145k. Still leaking. Getting worse. Just putting off until after the wedding!!! Will be doing the HG myself along with all of the top end seals at the same time. All OEM parts as well.

(10/15/2009) Update: Still leaking. Oil and coolant going down faster and faster. Time to replace, soon.

(02/8/2010) Update: Getting really bad now. Currently at 159k miles. Scheduled an appt for Weds with All Wheeldrive Auto to take care of business. Headgaskets, Timing Belt, Water pump, replace all hoses, battery harness, rear main seal and a wad of cash. 1 yr/15k mile warranty as long as they do 2 of the next 4 oil changes after.

5gear · 07-19-2009, 04:43 PM

Subaru Model: Outback Wagon
Year: 1998
Engine Size: 2.5
Miles: 118k when head gasket failed, repaired it then sold the car after that, I have never been so glad to be rid of a car! I still own two Subarus and love them though

djpadko · 07-22-2009, 01:44 PM

Legacy OBW
1998
2.5L DOHC automatic
118,000 mi

packjac · 07-29-2009, 09:06 PM

2000 4 cyl OBW. HG failed at 96,000. Had 105K maintenance done at same time as HG replacement.

Julien_99_OB · 08-07-2009, 12:21 PM

Subaru Model: Legacy Outback Wagon
Year: 1999
Engine Size: 2.5L
Miles: 103,000 kms (64,000 miles)

bmmont07 · 08-08-2009, 08:42 PM

Subaru Model: Legacy Outback Limited Wagon 5 Spd
Year: 2003
Engine Size: 2.5L
Miles: 33,000

06-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
uglyduc Recruit Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA Car: '98 Outback Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1998 Legacy Outback 162000 mi when head gaskets failed __________________ Always give 'em your Best!!

07-22-2009, 01:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
djpadko Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hopatcong NJ Car: 2.5L 1998 OBW auto Posts: 53 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Legacy OBW 1998 2.5L DOHC automatic 118,000 mi __________________ "every day above ground ... is a good day"

08-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#29 (permalink)
Julien_99_OB Recruit Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Car: 1999 OB 2.5L Automatic Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subaru Model: Legacy Outback Wagon Year: 1999 Engine Size: 2.5L Miles: 103,000 kms (64,000 miles) __________________ Julien Raby 1999 Outback Wagon 2.5L Auto

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07-15-2009, 12:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
bnations Recruit Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Collierville, TN Car: 1998 Outback Wagon 2.5L Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1998 Outback 2.5L 172,000 miles

07-15-2009, 03:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
jjsastre Legionairre Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ, USA Car: 2001 Outback Limited, 2.5L Posts: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Outback Limited 2.5L 2001 Previous Owner Replaced them at 90,000 (under warranty) Current Mileage: 194,901 Engine Runs strong and NO leaks yet.

07-15-2009, 08:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
wvupj11 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Morgantown, WV Car: 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon AWP 2.5L 5spd (140,000mi) Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subaru Model: Outback Wagon Year: 2000 Engine Size: 2.5L Miles: 92,000* *(Began leaking but never blew completely, both replaced by dealer free of charge. Now at 140,000mi with no problems so far)

07-16-2009, 07:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
eggroller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA Car: '00 Legacy OBW Ltd \| '94 MR2 non-turbo (track toy) Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subaru Model: Outback Wagon Limited Year: 2000 Engine Size: 2.5l Phase 2 Miles: ~133k minor external leak of coolant and oil Currently at ~145k. Still leaking. Getting worse. Just putting off until after the wedding!!! Will be doing the HG myself along with all of the top end seals at the same time. All OEM parts as well. (10/15/2009) Update: Still leaking. Oil and coolant going down faster and faster. Time to replace, soon. (02/8/2010) Update: Getting really bad now. Currently at 159k miles. Scheduled an appt for Weds with All Wheeldrive Auto to take care of business. Headgaskets, Timing Belt, Water pump, replace all hoses, battery harness, rear main seal and a wad of cash. 1 yr/15k mile warranty as long as they do 2 of the next 4 oil changes after.

07-19-2009, 04:43 PM	#26 (permalink)
5gear Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Car: 2000 Legacy Outback wagon 2.5 automatic Posts: 115 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subaru Model: Outback Wagon Year: 1998 Engine Size: 2.5 Miles: 118k when head gasket failed, repaired it then sold the car after that, I have never been so glad to be rid of a car! I still own two Subarus and love them though

07-29-2009, 09:06 PM	#28 (permalink)
packjac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: State College, PA Car: 2000 OBW 4 cyl Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2000 4 cyl OBW. HG failed at 96,000. Had 105K maintenance done at same time as HG replacement.

08-08-2009, 08:42 PM	#30 (permalink)
bmmont07 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lancaster County, PA Car: 2003 Subaru Outback Limited, 5-Spd Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subaru Model: Legacy Outback Limited Wagon 5 Spd Year: 2003 Engine Size: 2.5L Miles: 33,000

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