Replacing the head stud bolts is a very debated topic but according to Subaru's service information, it does not specify new head bolts as part of a head gasket repair job. But it does state that the final tightening of these bolts must not exceed the specified number of degrees for each step. Doing so could cause one of these bolts to reach its yield point, possibly permanently stretching and damaging it. There is more information here: mdhmotors.com/what-are-torque-to-yield-head-bolts/ Really you should always inspect your bolts and holes and use your discretion. If there's any doubt, replace the bolts.

@beautybyemma96

6 жыл бұрын

Speed Academy n

@FoxMacLeod2501

6 жыл бұрын

Depending on the manufacturer and application, torquing to yield could mean just dipping into elastic deformation, or going straight into plastic deformation territory, on one-time-use applications. I believe Subaru has a length specification for the head bolts; if stretched beyond that distance, it's been stretched to the point of plastic deformation and absolutely must be replaced. Personally, I always replace any TTY bolts that are this much work to get to, just to be on the safe side, unless I have a length spec from the manufacturer and can verify they're still short enough with my micrometer. In any case, I would be very hesitant to reuse head bolts more than two or maybe three times on an engine that's prone to blowing head gaskets.

@521CID

6 жыл бұрын

Speed Academy Could you help me out with something. My 2010 outback doesn't show the typical signs of a bad head gasket, no white steam out of the exhaust, no bubbles in coolant. It acts like a bad thermostat, won't circulate the coolant, cold lower rad hose, hot upper hose, blow coolant everywhere once it heats up, I replaced the thermostat, the water pump and the radiator, no luck. I'm trying not to except that the head gaskets are bad, in your expert opinion on subys, are my head gaskets bad? Thanks guy's

@mb4lunch

6 жыл бұрын

I never replace them. Never had a problem.

@2afun245

6 жыл бұрын

There not torqued to yield

This guy would make an excellent instructor because of his level of clarity of instruction. And he's got a mellow tone which makes this easy to follow without watching.

@curtisboswell2619

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. He communicates in an unhurried, yet concise, detailed manner. I wish more instructors had this quality.

Clear, comprehensive vids like this make me want to go to the junkyard, pull some abandoned motor, and wrench it back to good running condition. Guys like Nam make it look easy.

@eksine

5 жыл бұрын

thats how u stay poor

@oodles86

4 жыл бұрын

@@eksine what would you do

@sephiros9883

4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly that though, he makes it LOOK easy :D

@nimnestl

4 жыл бұрын

Makes me want to NEVER buy a Subaru.

@wyattoutlaw2370

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah i find it interesting..i wouldnt mind stripping / rebuilding an engine like this one day.

one of the best videos i’ve seen in a long time. logical, technical, no bullshit rambling on or stupid music. thank you

@brentkelly9864

3 жыл бұрын

For real. The content across this entire channel is top-notch quality, and I'm immensely grateful for it.

@LockedInWithLovebirds

3 жыл бұрын

Yea this is a great watch. Great job. Thanks.

@metatechnologist

Жыл бұрын

Dang yes. Best I've seen no joke.

@erikg.4217

Жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed. I need technical INFO...not "Techno-hippity-pop"....thanks...but no thanks!

Got a '98 Forester w/ 2.5 DOHC. Had a classic failure of the "fire ring" of head gasket ( i.e.- Exhaust gases into cooling system). Had a shop do it cause I didn't want to mess with it. Failed 4500 mi. later. They claimed it was a defective gasket. They did it again for a big discount in price. Failed AGAIN after 5200 mi. Finally I said enough, I'll do it myself. Ordered the Gates belt / pump kit, a new Subaru thermostat, Subaru "3 bond" sealant, after market Viton "O" rings, Viton cam & crank seals, associated gaskets and ARP head bolts. Instead of Subaru, Felpro, etc. head gaskets, I used "6 star" brand as they ARE the solution. I'm lucky enough to live in an area that has some great machine shops and I had the block and heads trued and then put on a lapping machine to bring the surfaces to 25 - 30 RA. This is a finer finish than what "6 star" recommends (50 RA). (RA is roughness average measured in microns). A standard Greenblat grinder at automotive machine shops can only go to 118 RA. I reassembled all per factory manual specs. That was back in 2007. I've put on 125,000+ since then with no issues. "6 Star" all the way, it's what all the rally engine builders use for their 500Hp+ engines. I'd NEVER use anything else on a Subie now!

@khorijwilson

5 жыл бұрын

How much did that cost though?

@andrewmartinek9135

5 жыл бұрын

probably over $500, maybe more. Although it beats having Subaru redoing it over and over again. He shouldn't have to repay for a faulty gasket in my opinion. I would have taken Subaru to court on that one. The reason is because your expectation of failure of gasket should be in and around 50,000 miles or so. Maybe more depending upon the vehicle and how you use it.

@MenCanNotBeWomen

5 жыл бұрын

sorry just see this post, in new zealand to replace head gaskets + labor and parts, 3 to 5K...so we just brought another engine for 2k and plonked it in. it was the EJ20 non turb.

@jgizzy

5 жыл бұрын

I talked to a couple Subaru techs and they were doing so many that they were literally just using a 'wizzy wheel' roloc bristle head to clean the head and block deck surfaces -- very unprofessional preparation.

@BonsaiJCan

5 жыл бұрын

I just don't understand why more people wouldnt buy Toyota.

That is the most convoluted head bolt torquing procedure I've ever seen. But Nam did an excellent job of explaining everything!

@KDD8

6 жыл бұрын

omg so much work just torquing the head down

@ClickClickChhk

6 жыл бұрын

That head bolt sequence is to spec, torque to yield is needed. If you don't, you might as well well just keep running the car till it dies lol.

@KDD8

6 жыл бұрын

what is torque to yield? and why is it important?

@waynes.2983

6 жыл бұрын

Click if the bolts were torque to yield I doubt he would have been reusing them. He seems as if he has done a lot of these.

@KDD8

6 жыл бұрын

check? click?

How anyone could put a thumbs down on this is beyond me.....This guy has probably done hundreds of these..nice job

@determineddad7935

5 жыл бұрын

Seriously. He looks like he can do this in his sleep 😂

@jeffreyheinzelmanjr3317

3 жыл бұрын

Because their hating morons thats why.

@coloricanking

3 жыл бұрын

Because most people aren't able to pull their motor out and sit in on an engine stand to do the head gaskets

@jmoore9806

2 жыл бұрын

It's a thumbs down because he used the wrong headgasket for a undecked block

@jmoore9806

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtOfDetailingOC are you using an old type composite HG Or new style MLS HG ?

From one mechanic to another this video was awesome. Very informative and taking the time to explain everything. 👊

Nam is super knowledgeable when it comes to Subaru's engines. Knows his engines, torque specs, dude is complete beast.

Super competent and professional. Thumbs up to Mr. Nam!

The more I learn from these videos, the more I find it hard to imagine why anyone would continue to buy and/or lease new cars over a lifetime. With the same money, you could build your own shop with a hydraulic lift, and keep a bunch of really nice used cars running.

Nam killed this tutorial. Love how well informed the boys at NV are and super impressed at how clearly he can present that info!

Love this vid, shows the real use of KZread, well done guys

Perfect tutorials don't exi..... wait what!!!!

@Questchaun

5 жыл бұрын

This isn't perfect.

@damionrichter

4 жыл бұрын

Its great when you own one of these cars and are just learning 🖖

@BlutundEhre1942

3 жыл бұрын

Questchaun better then some teen in there half lit garage

Best Engine Tutorial I've ever seen, Well done!

This was very clear and to the point. And all done in 20 mins. There are other videos showing the same thing but stretched out over 2 hours. Thanks so much.

That 'thunk' sound when Nam pops the newly machined head on the block is so satisfying.

Must I say...Nam, thank you so much for so much info & patience you give during the walk through on this job! There isn't many people like you. & I'm not that type to comment/review. But you & your camera guy deserve a double thumbs up!!👍🏽👍🏽I'll be keeping an eye on your guy's videos & supporting you guy's from now on. Keep up that hard work, & as always...✌🏽

wow, this has to be the best motor/car/ anything tutorial video I've seen on youtube. Great job guys!!

Honestly one of the best walkthrough videos on youtube. Thank you!

Best tutorial for HG replacement for Subaru NA on YT. Great job guys.

Interesting to watch. My wife and I are having this same work being done on our Outback. I do maintenance on our car but this is something I am happy to leave this to someone else.

I have done this a few times and this engine builder knows his stuff! Good work!

@williamryan9195

Жыл бұрын

Did you also forget to have the machine shop resurface the block along with the heads and decide to use sandpaper and brake cleaner like a shade tree?

Best Subaru gasket walkthrough on the internet. Thanks for this!

I love the fact that you guys completed everything with complete information thank you so much ❤

Great video. Probably the best of any kind I have seen. The techs at my dealership told me that if you replace the head gasket with turbo gaskets they will never fail again. My 10' outback has 160K miles on it and so far no issues. (knock wood). Thanks for the great video.

Very awesome step by step tutorial greatly appreciate the time and effort you invested to put this video together and share it with the interested audience. Well done job man, once again big thank you

The care and attention to detail of this guy make me want him to work on my Subaru. Wish he was local to me! Awesome video team NV AUTO

Well done. Hats off to Nam he makes it look like a simple job. About to get mine done...AGAIN. Last HGs only lasted 60,000kms.

Nam knows his Subaru engines! Now you should do a video with the engine in the car.

Wow...After watching 4 min of this vid has definitely changed my mind about owning a Subaru...Thumbs up to the guys who have to do this job.

Top notch technician and video. Looks complicated at first glance but like everything its actually simple. One step at a time following the correct method.

I love these step by step walkthroughs! SO informative. More like this please!

Thank You a million times over! You are heroes.

Awesome video and very informative. The heads looks great, but what about the block? I am under the impression that surface finish roughness is crucial to the sealing of MLS-type gaskets.

This video saved me $2000. Ship wanted $2700 and I’m doing it myself for 730 in parts. Thanks guys!

Hands down one of the best head gasket rebuild vids for a Subaru. Now I know why most shop mechanic are behind a desk in their 50s? The repetitive overhand motion cranking on those head bolts all day everyday will totally jack your shoulders.

Did anyone notice that the sequence that he tightened the bolts didn't match the sequence in the service manual he showed? Either way great video and I am halfway through putting my motor back together and couldn't have done it without Nam and this video. Thanks a million!

347K views in one year. This is a very well made video. I like watching these mechanical videos for information. But I'm blown away by the amount of views. Don't think I would ever want to own a Subaru

@MichaelSmith-xk2bs

5 жыл бұрын

I sold my subaru XT when it reached 170K Kms. my mechanic said sell it before head gasket failed. It will cost me AUD $7K. the job not only replace head gasket but piston, ring, etc.

@chrisgann6196

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelSmith-xk2bs :ď-x/F

Best auto repair vid I've ever watched, thank you!

I don't understand most of the words you just used, but this makes me feel like I know what my mechanic will be doing now when I take it in to get this job done. Bravo!!! Gained a subscriber.

Still waiting on that engine removal video

@jz_naldo6128

4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@toreyweaver9708

4 жыл бұрын

Step one. Unplug everything. Step two, unbolt everything. Step three, yank the engine.

@traibeauchaine9910

3 жыл бұрын

A1 auto has a really good one

@larrybe2900

3 жыл бұрын

Even the oil change one is missing. ;)

@YanPrimachenko

3 жыл бұрын

I can do one

Thanks so much. Your instruction was very clear & detailed. I'm contemplating doing this job on my 2002 Forester with leaking head gaskets. Thanks again!!!

@charlesrutherford484

5 жыл бұрын

Me to let me know how it went for you

@kennygee6627

2 жыл бұрын

Well? Did you guys do your own head gasket replacement? How did it go? I’m going to put another reply in the top of the list but I was curious, the only thing Nam Did not mention is the cost of the resurfacing at a machine shop. Do they also do valve work at the same time? Thanks

Nice Nam. I put over 150,000km on my STi swap and still running great since you built it.

Best Teacher Ever , the tone and speed of his voice never change .

Bet you Nam worked at Subaru dealership at one time in his career. This job is not for fair of heart, quite a few tricks involved. Would have been interesting to hear it run before and after, maybe no difference but still nice to hear a job completed and running.

Amazing video. Nam makes me think I could do this myself...even though there is no way on this Earth I would ever try to do this myself. I own a 2012 Subaru Impreza that just had recall work done for the valve springs. I think they had to do nearly everything described in this video as part of the work. Gives me a real appreciation for the work, and I REALLY hope they did it as well as Nam did.

One of the best service video's I have seen. Big Thumbs UP

is there like an award for the most caring and precise mechanic in the world cause it should go to him

Explained very well👍

Why am I here. I don’t own a Subaru.

@got2bdirt

5 жыл бұрын

Think twice if you ever think of owning... I dread when I have to deal with this..or pay the labor ..

@chrisj197438

5 жыл бұрын

Got 2 B Dirt I’ve never owned one but I’ve helped a friend remove a motor and it wasn’t that bad. If your mechanically inclined you can handle this in a couple weekends and save lots of money

@alanw5812

5 жыл бұрын

Toyota same engine😅

@alanw5812

5 жыл бұрын

How long it last 😅

@linlinlixin2637

5 жыл бұрын

You could

VEry good video and no awful music so very professional video . I have done many of these head gasket replacements over 26 years . I usually remove the intake manifold . When I put the belt on I use two small clamps to keep timing belt in place . I usually put the belt on and then the tensioner followed by the lower puley with the fence on it . Excellent video and straight forward with clear instructions good job Bill

Very informative with great production quality...this is how, a how-to video should be done.

Probably the best rebuild instructional I've seen. We're STI manifold gaskets used?

@brianrosa9469

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the STI gaskets were used I myself would have used an MLC copper gasket set.

How come you guys didn't scotch Brite the pistons? Figured while the engine was apart you could clean up the carbon build up.

Damn Nam...you DA Man! Love watching people that known their stuff.

This is one of the BEST how to videos I've seen. Dang... Thank you !

It's understood to be best practice up here in the north where everyone has a Subaru and we have Subaru experts to replace those head gaskets with a multi-layered metal version, not factory OEM or part store "Felpro" gaskets. The multi-layered metal gaskets last longer.

@Questchaun

5 жыл бұрын

🤔 felpro makes the best MLS gasket for these cars.

Made it look easy good job 👍😀

Nam is such a good mechanic and he's to thorough with his explanations

Good job. I dont have subaru engine but I watched to the end. I love the way you explain everything. The way u speak kept me to the screen. Thanks a lot for teaching us new skills daily. Cheers

I love this guy, I've have been trying to complete my reinstall for so long, thanks for the step by step instructions, omg gosh, im so greatful #doityourselfmommy!

It's also a good idea to use head gaskets for a turbo engine on the naturally aspirated engine of the same type. The turbo head gaskets are more durable and your engine probably won't blow a head gasket ever again. Make sure all the coolant holes line up and you should be good to go. I learned that from a Subaru technician. Their shop specializes in Subaru's only. He told me about a couple other tricks to make the bad head gasket problems on these engines better,but I can't exactly remember those ones and I don't want to spread bad info. If you're going to do this job yourself I'd do some research.

Got the first Subaru I have ever even ridden in today. It had been nearly perfectly maintained, but got in a crash and broke the grill and the radiator. Going to replace the belts and gaskets since I have to remove the radiator and stuff anyway. This is gonna be cool to learn

Nice to see good work being done and effectively communicated. Refreshing.

You know, as fun as this looks, I think I'll just pay my mechanic's trip to disney...

@jcfilmz509

4 жыл бұрын

dbzsuperfan711 I’m currently doing it, you gotta have the passion for it 💯

18:26 Did the left cam sprocket get damaged from the machine shop? It wasn't cracked on the top right corner before.

@fcporto0629

6 жыл бұрын

Mine got cracked at the machine shop the same way and I replaced it cause I didn't want to risk chewing the belt

@lipreader411

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely did 3:12

@ddpalmer2010

4 жыл бұрын

@@lipreader411 Very Good eye!

Very informative and well done. I do not have a Subaru, or work on any but I enjoy watching and learning this sort of thing.Hopefully I don't ever need to know this procedure but if I do I know I could do it from everything you have shown.

super vid guys, thanks so much i am just getting into this same job on an o6 and this sure was good to see, and bookmark! I sure appreciate the time it took for you guys to make this for us guys that need to do our own, due to costs, you sure do a great job with that engine.

Yay to subaru content!!!!

@alexandriavinichenko3973

3 жыл бұрын

Ok kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5541M1-da6faag.html

My hands became itchy from watching this great video. Ive done of of boxer engines before and it wasn't that hard. Now I have to look for a Subaru on Craigslist to satisfy my itch.

Today I just officially finished this exact project ! It turned out great with new head gaskets , spark plugs , hoses , pcv , and timing , motor mounts , it runs alot better !! Thanks to this video, and others !

@indikaGreat

Жыл бұрын

Can you share more details on how long it took and how much it cost? Also how much would it have cost for a shop to do the whole thing?

I just picked up a 2001 Outback. I was afraid of having to do the head gasket, due to a clear oil leak issue on mine. Awesome vid, can’t wait to perform this repair on mine🖖🏽🍻

10:05 LOL, that was NOT cleaned with a scotchbrite pad, unless they stuck one to an air tool.

@aaronhall7740

6 жыл бұрын

You can get scotchbrite rolloc attachments...

@derekyam1805

6 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment this too lmfao

@blazetownsend8785

6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@drufzr600

6 жыл бұрын

it was definitely buzzed with a scotchbrite pad on an airtool, stuff doing that by hand!

@FeaolPlay

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah looks like wire brush to me

I will be doing this job soon , this video really helped give me the confidence that if I pay attention and follow the correct procedures itl turn out great

Love this guy. Used many of his previous vids especially for the timing belt/cooling system on WRX

Some points to consider: 1. Go ahead and blow the other cam gear off, or don't be surprised when the head come back from the machine shop without it. 2. May want to drain that block before you tilt the engine and spill it all over yourself. 3. Clock the motor with pistons half way through their travel so as not to risk valves contacting pistons. 4. Remove the block dowels before cleaning the deck. 5. Check both the block decks and heads for warping and pitting. 6. Reusing stretch bolts? Spring for some new ones and double the longevity of the repair, ffs. 7. You're not showing how to hold the cam sprocket while torquing it. I like to use an old belt and some chain tool for plumbing; just don't use metal tools directly on the gear so as not to chip it. Same is true for the crank pulley. 8. No crank oil seal replacement while it's exposed?

@spencer7593

6 жыл бұрын

Good points. 8. Definitely replace the crank seal *and* the cam seals. Doesn't make sense to do all that work, and not change the seals. 6. There's two schools of thought on re-using stretch bolts... the only argument against using new head bolts (only argument that is valid) is the added expense. If there was no cost differenc on the gear so as not to chip it. Same is true for the crank pulley. 8. No crank oil seal replacement while it's exposed?e, if new bolts were free, would any in the "re use" proponents still not use new ones?

@cbr125rcanada

5 жыл бұрын

9. Plus do valve clearance checks/adjustments while the rocker covers are off.

@geezman1000

4 жыл бұрын

HAHA FFS! Always replace the head bolts. Better safe than sorry.

@Kacpa2

Жыл бұрын

Not double, it will never have to be done again. Unless you didnt use STi headgaskets and used another shitty graphite one, then it will fail no matter what you do as its cheap gaskets that Subaru used only on EJ25 SOHC.(incredibly dumb decisions seeing how it stained their reputation even if no other engine was affected)

What is that bolt extractor you used on the rusty plastic cover bolts

@robmiller9757

6 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Wagner turbo socket

@dustintunis9347

6 жыл бұрын

Bolt extractors are tapered slightly and have teeth that bite into the head of the bolt a bit, you have to tap them onto the bolt.

@kbrx4310

6 жыл бұрын

Irwin makes a reliable set , and you can buy in just about any hardware big box store..I keep it right in my cart for subaru engine jobs.

I’m not a mechanic but I love these kind of videos. Thanks

In mo way mechanically inclined. However, I found myself drawn into the process as if I was there, believing that this is something I, too, could do with the professional, masterful instruction detailed in this process. Thoroughly enjoyed the watch. It clearly shows this is your calling. WTG!

Are reusing head bolts part of the install procedure? I thought it was common knowledge to use new head bolts/studs on all engines, because the torquing procedure stretches the threads, and redoing the procedure weakens them. Head bolts/studs are the only fasteners that's soul job is to contain explosions.

@2007dalin

6 жыл бұрын

depends on the motor.. most head bolts are reusable..

@GEMC98

6 жыл бұрын

Subaru says you CAN reuse them. I replaced them on my Engine.

@t_z1030

6 жыл бұрын

Not any more, torque to yield is most definitely the standard for anything built in the last 10-15 years and they always recommend to use new bolts. I'm assuming these Subaru's are torque-to-yield based on the torquing procedure but they are certainly out of the ordinary saying you can reuse the bolts. Torque to yield permanently stretches the bolt by design so they really shouldn't be reused.

@petebach7221

6 жыл бұрын

I suppose that depends on how long he's guaranteeing the work for.

Did you say "STI head gaskets" at 11:07? I'm having trouble understanding you right there.

@UnafraidCookie

4 жыл бұрын

1 year late but he said SK

@angelrangel4205

4 жыл бұрын

UnafraidCookie caption says sti tho also my 2.5i has the sti gasket or wrx whatever I has (it’s an 2011) and now I take advantage of it because now it should be durable now so I floor it drive a bit hard since I ain’t afraid besides I got it done at my work so if it’s wrong it comes back to them and I got extended warranty so win win

@jcfilmz509

4 жыл бұрын

Puggernaut TrillTraks use part number shown

@jcfilmz509

4 жыл бұрын

Fox MacLeod use part number shown

Well my wife’s car had a belt tensioner failure which made my timing belt snap and bend all my valves, the block and pistons were not damaged at all just the heads and I paid 1500 bucks to get new motor and get it installed. Wtf, time to go back and get me old motor and put new heads on it. This dude pretty much did the work for you. One of the best videos I have seen on KZread that shows you step by step. Now I have more confidence knowing that this guy is here to show us how simple it is.

That was a very good clear and concise video. Nam it's great in front of the camera. Quite calming in fact!!! My sister's Suby drips oil so bad!! I'll show her this video and say ... Fix it. Easy!!

Do not use abrasive Scotchbrite on the deck. You basically sanded the deck. Good chance of it leaking again. Use non abrasive pads and hard nylon brush. And CRC Gasket remover is your friend.

The turbo version gaskets fail as well.......ask how I know.

@Toshikills

4 жыл бұрын

I suspect I know the answer, but I'll ask just to be sure. How do you know?

@gavinburns980

3 жыл бұрын

@@Toshikills it’s fantastic when someone says ask me how I know, so you ask how they know then don’t reply. Beautiful

Give this man a raise, he did a superb job on this Subaru

i pretty well roached my 2.5 engine , with very very limited cash flow i cant do anything but sell it for parts .. i enjoyed this vid was very clean really good camera work and explanations

This video makes me never want to own a Subaru engine.

@heuster

3 жыл бұрын

You are trollling. Watch an engine removal from ANY other motor and count how many vacuum lines(just one important item of note) ...remember that number, then watch a video about a Subaru engine removal. Then watch any other motor vid about the head gasket break down, then come back and watch this one...you'll then figure out that you just gave a VERY uninformed opinion.

@corwininadsm

3 жыл бұрын

@@heuster lol vacuum lines? Umm, most engines don't require you to pull the whole thing for a head gasket. a matter of hours.Vacuum lines.....

@alexisknows6513

3 жыл бұрын

@@corwininadsm ...I will never own one of these for a project car.

@mcfoolskully

3 жыл бұрын

My subaru friends were telling me this the other week as if it was some sort of benefit. "Oh just pull the motor for any maintenance it only takes an hour". What a fkn disaster you shouldnt have to remove an engine for basic maintenance. Poor engineering.

@larrybe2900

3 жыл бұрын

@@mcfoolskully Seems "basic maintenance" is relative.

So copper spray instead of anti-seize? Interesting..... My #1 reason for KZread, to learn of all the ways to "skin a cat"!

@Mortalomena

6 жыл бұрын

anti-seize is copper, just in paste form rather than spray form.

@Motolav

6 жыл бұрын

It's probably a copper anti-seize spray

@thekamalwhf

6 жыл бұрын

It doesn't bleed

@atraxr603

6 жыл бұрын

copper spray IS anti seize dude. lol Just not in paste form.

@1dickycat

6 жыл бұрын

Well sorry guys, to me copper spray is like the shit you spray your head gaskets with

Very clear and concise video, highlighted the right parts and fast forwarded the unnecessary bits. Saved for later ;)

I wish every dealership had a mechanic like this around, so well explained and so passionate about his job my local Subaru dealership is a joke and I will never go back.

This is why I'll never own a Subaru ever again. The dealer and Subaru denied anything was wrong with the gaskets lol. About $3k later and my POS is on the road again, these engines should all be recalled.

@goodmandiad2713

6 жыл бұрын

Most everyone knows its not if but when they will need replaced. i use Mobile 1 and I am at 160K miles so far with original gaskets. The turbos don't have this issue.

@mb4lunch

6 жыл бұрын

The engines are fine, if you get rid of the crappy gaskets.

@patricksheehan8157

5 жыл бұрын

Thankfully this happened when mine was still under warranty. If I had to pay for it myself I would be be driving a Honda again. With that said, Subaru replaced my block and head gasket for free when it failed the oil consumption test no questions asked. I also have an Outback now also with a CVT I'm hoping it last as long as I own it.

@chrisj197438

5 жыл бұрын

Robert NES816 You never take a car to the dealership for service!!!

@dylan1234953

5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisj197438 yea, $3000! Are you kidding me? I'm finding estimates all around town for $1500, ball park. Fuck the dealership. They're only good for warranties and recalls

But its not leaking early like ford focus rs does.

@earnestbunbury2103

6 жыл бұрын

Or late ... like BMW

@flubdreload2818

6 жыл бұрын

Ford said they mistakingly used the incorrect head gasket for however many productions cars for the Focus RS. The problem is obviously fixed now.

@biz4twobiz463

6 жыл бұрын

Subaru from 1999 thru 2013 is a LONG run for this problem!! Shame Subaru...

Definitely I need him redo my 2008 Subaru exactly this is my problem now with 110000 miles on the engine . Worth every dollars I spend with this special service expert.

Make sure to change your oil a 2nd time pretty quickly after a head gasket change. You'll more than likely end up with high aluminum content in your oil. I sent it off to blackstone labs for testing that.

I had a brain aneurysm watching this. Great vid though.

Is it REALLY and over head cam engine if the cam is mounted on the SIDE of the head?

@ModelKing1000

6 жыл бұрын

The cam is still over the head lol

@bigdfitness5020

6 жыл бұрын

Joseph Ross technically it isn't though.

@jnat7806

6 жыл бұрын

Big D Fitness bhc Haha beside head cam I like it

@petebach7221

6 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@jimh4375

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so over that.

Wow. This is a first-class video production, and Nam is a model of the ideal mechanic. (I hope the shop has an active air-trading circulation system to remove the carcinogenic fumes coming from the brake-clean, etc.)

Watching this 3 years after doing it myself. 99 Legacy GT. Pulled engine for ease of access and was replacing clutch. Had machine shop polish crank and hone cylinders. Heads surfaced and valves were good. New valve seals, new rings and bearings. I used FelPro gaskets. New head bolts. No issues thus far. Timing belt installation is more finicky on a dual overhead cam engine. Get both sprockets on one head aligned and the slightest movement when doing the other head results in valve spring tension spinning previous sprocket(s) out of sync.