I personally think 3rd gen outback is okay, its same body as liberty is on.
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AP
What Do I Look For When Buying A 1998 To 2000 Outback?
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AlpineRaven
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
resurect the dead post!
i got top gasket kit for 2.5 dohc for i think was about us$50 with head gaskets. throw on a timing belt for us$30 while you there. i reckon you can do the heads inframe, cause i have done rocker cover gaskets inframe. but the tightening sequence is complex. if i do mine i will pull moter as it has a bit noisy thrust bearing and i think its close to needing a plate.
try these guys, they were quick and cheap, took about a week to get here
http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/CNSAutoP ... QQ_armrsZ1
i got top gasket kit for 2.5 dohc for i think was about us$50 with head gaskets. throw on a timing belt for us$30 while you there. i reckon you can do the heads inframe, cause i have done rocker cover gaskets inframe. but the tightening sequence is complex. if i do mine i will pull moter as it has a bit noisy thrust bearing and i think its close to needing a plate.
try these guys, they were quick and cheap, took about a week to get here
http://stores.shop.ebay.com.au/CNSAutoP ... QQ_armrsZ1
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SUBYDAZZ
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Yeah, well I've got the 3GEN Outback and it's SOHC but definitely has a head gasket issue as I can see the water and oil leaking out of where the gasket is. Losing more water than oil.
Also, regarding eBay stuff, and brands/types of gaskets etc. to avoid and are the kits made for US EJ25s suitable for Aus delivered ones (assume so?)? I just don't want ones like the engine originally had as apparently these are bad.
Also, regarding eBay stuff, and brands/types of gaskets etc. to avoid and are the kits made for US EJ25s suitable for Aus delivered ones (assume so?)? I just don't want ones like the engine originally had as apparently these are bad.
SUBYDAZZ