Hops Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I think about 170k is pretty common, but they go quicker after the first set. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks for the input everyone. So is there any way to tell when the hg's are nearing their lifespan? Increased engine temp and/or black stuff in the coolant? Does subaru have a recommended time/milage as to when they should be replaced? I'm sure I'm fine mileage wise at only 66k but is there a projected time span as to how long they'll last and when subaru recommends to have them replaced? As I said. If there are bubbles in the coolant overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbrisky Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 There is no recommended change interval. I have a 96 with 312,000 miles on it and they are original, as someone else said it will give warning signs when its going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelwatts Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 250K. engine has about 30k on it. still handles great w/ 13 year old susp. and the seats are immaculate. I'm a native of South Carolina. I am a dying breed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 There is no recommended change interval. I have a 96 with 312,000 miles on it and they are original, as someone else said it will give warning signs when its going. Ah, but you have the 2.2. 2.5 doesn't like head gaskets. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmzdub Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 thats great news! no HG's for me then. The car is getting serviced as we speak and is supposed to be done later tonight. Is there a certain amount of time that I should let the new timing belt be "broken in" before I start pushing it up to 6K rpm's again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 thats great news! no HG's for me then. The car is getting serviced as we speak and is supposed to be done later tonight. Is there a certain amount of time that I should let the new timing belt be "broken in" before I start pushing it up to 6K rpm's again? Wait until the engine warms up and have fun... If you get a 2.5 computer you can spin it to 6.5k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 what's with all the 2.5 hate? My motor's only been apart twice!  ... in less than 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 what's with all the 2.5 hate? My motor's only been apart twice!  ... in less than 3 years And you don't hate it yet?  I just swapped a 2.2 into mine. And now that I'm in the 2nd gen thread I can't get yelled at for posting this  http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z314/987687/98%20Legacy%20GT/230k.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 well, I like it now that it has new headgaskets and new bearings, rings, rebuilt heads, seals and timing stuff etc. miles are at 188k to answer the original question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 So a total rebuild. Nice!! I want to do a complete rebuild on my old 2.5 block and then put rebuild 2.2 heads on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Is this in your GT? 98's didn't come with that gauge cluster.  And you don't hate it yet?  I just swapped a 2.2 into mine. And now that I'm in the 2nd gen thread I can't get yelled at for posting this  http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z314/987687/98%20Legacy%20GT/230k.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 My '98 Outback was towed to the mechanic today... Looks like new headgaskets are in order 216k on it, all else is good though. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Is this in your GT? 98's didn't come with that gauge cluster. It's my 98. And nope, it doesn't come from subaru with that gauge cluster It isn't blue from subaru either.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 what's with all the 2.5 hate? My motor's only been apart twice!  ... in less than 3 years Same here! Here comes round 3. Been longer than 3 years altogether, though. I think these head gaskets lasted less than two years. Dealership did the work. Now that I have time, I'm doing it myself! Eff the dealer. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 if the same engine keeps blowing head gaskets, putting new head gaskets in it is pointless. You need to have it checked out by a machine shop. The head may be warped, or the block deck not flat. Or something else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 well my headgaskets only leaked when I got the car with 130k, and they were original crap coated gaskets. Then I put in the new MLS gaskets (over the course of one night without any machine work) and didn't have a problem until I spun a rod bearing almost two years later. So when it came out for that I had to replace the crank, rods, pistons (with used stuff from my machine shop), and got the heads rebuilt and resurfaced while I was at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hops Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 if the same engine keeps blowing head gaskets, putting new head gaskets in it is pointless. You need to have it checked out by a machine shop. The head may be warped, or the block deck not flat. Or something else... Yeah each time you do them, the heads need to be machined and thicker gaskets need to be used. Buy my cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubySuby97 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 1997 Legacy Wagon ej22 231k and still running very strong! Love them ej22's. Burns very little oil, not enough to matter. Building a Frankenstein Motor right now, going to be a beast once I swap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnayke Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 175,000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 1997 Legacy Wagon ej22 231k and still running very strong! Love them ej22's. Burns very little oil, not enough to matter. Building a Frankenstein Motor right now, going to be a beast once I swap. I want to do that also! I have a 2.5 block that's been badly overheated a few times to seizure, but before I tore it down still ran and didn't knock. I'm looking at doing a full rebuild. Should be fun! I'm also going to put cams in it, may as well while it's all apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubySuby97 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I want to do that also! I have a 2.5 block that's been badly overheated a few times to seizure, but before I tore it down still ran and didn't knock. I'm looking at doing a full rebuild. Should be fun! I'm also going to put cams in it, may as well while it's all apart!  Yea its going to be real fun when its all done. I am going to see how much power I can get out of this build. Delta Cams is the place to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmd003 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 226xxx miles on my 98 Outback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yea its going to be real fun when its all done. I am going to see how much power I can get out of this build. Delta Cams is the place to go! Yea, delta for sure! What grind are you going to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98gtawd Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 170,047 on mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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