[valentinesucker]

I purchased a 95 Legacy Outback with the EJ22 engine. 136,000 miles and is an automatic. I screwed up and paid too much for it. the car has a salvage title.

The good
There are 4 new tires, I paid under $2000 for it, it runs quiet, The radio works....

The bad
It was in an accident and has salvage title
The engine is leaking oil from almost every seal says the mechanic but they didn't think the head gasket had blown internally, possibly externally. The mail leaking gasket for oil is the separator plate. I understand to replace this I would need to lower the transmission.?
The transmission is leaking at early all gaskets


I don't think that I am able to preform the work to replace the gaskets myself as I don't have the time or engine lift or pulling equipment.

What do you all think? Should I try to sell this to someone more mechanically inclined or is it worth my time and money to try and get the issues fixed?

The last owner lied through their teeth to me. Nothing I can do there except learn from my mistakes.

Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[valentinesucker]

they told me it was a salvage title. I doubt there's anything I can do because they told me that I sign the disclosure. They did however not tell me the extent of the issues when I asked about them. Like I said I learned a lot here. Moving forward what at my best options?

 

[valentinesucker]

It looks like we are going to keep this guy and I will work on it as I can.

I checked the PCV valve as I was going to replace it and the valve was in working order so it looks like someone had done that recently.

Last night I replaced the drivers side axle because it was shot. I now have a tie rod with some play (not sure what the means...) and getting some new fluid in the transmission. I will keep cleaning the engine as I do this.

The other simple fix that I have ahead of me is the oil pressure switch which will go in this weekend.

I am sure that I will be here quite a bit.

Thanks for all the help