2004 Forrester Thoughts? Auction Prices?

[T2urtle]

$5k otd. That's around $4300 or so here. Great deal!!!! Given the belt was done.

 

[Kelvrick]

5k seems like a good price. I'm wondering how you went about checking the head gasket. Unless its already leaking, I didn't know of a good way to check to see if its close to leaking.

 

[TSDible]

5k seems like a good price. I'm wondering how you went about checking the head gasket. Unless its already leaking, I didn't know of a good way to check to see if its close to leaking.

Of course it wasn't physically inpsected... it was checked for signs that it was already failing.

I realize that it could start to go at any time since it is an older vehicle and they are known for it. But given the cost of the vehicle, I felt it was worth it. I won't feel bad if I have to spend some money having it replaced in the near future.

 

[Kelvrick]

Of course it wasn't physically inpsected... it was checked for signs that it was already failing.

I realize that it could start to go at any time since it is an older vehicle and they are known for it. But given the cost of the vehicle, I felt it was worth it. I won't feel bad if I have to spend some money having it replaced in the near future.

Haha, I was hoping maybe you found a way!

Head gasket job is usually around 1k if you're paying someone else to do it. FYI, its usually easier to just find another engine. Ask me how I know. Also, if you do, the cam and crank gears are different from the 2.5's depending on if they were mated to a manual or an auto.

 

[hanoverphist]

subaru 2.5l H4 is an easy motor to work on. my 96GT legacy has the same one, im at 147k miles so far. my 95 legacy wagon has the 2.2L motor and i was able to replace the TB, water pump, all the idler/ tensioners as well as the front seals in a day in my driveway. i didnt even take it into the shop for tool access like i normally would.

never use stop leak in that engine.

keep an eye on the overflow reservoir for greyish gunk build up. this is the usual first indicator for HG issues, as these motors are more prone to pop on the inside, allowing the exhaust gases to get into the coolant, not usually coolant into the oil.

there are easy to do bolt on upgrades for that motor as well. fun cars with lots of options.

my dane/ lab mix fits in both my legacys, sedan as well as wagon along with all 3 of my teenage kids.

 

[DeviousTrap]

Good job on 5k. Auction is in the mid-low 4s