NEWBIEsoobie Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I bought this car off my cousin for $200, looking for a project. Its the 2.2L Engine The car smokes (white smoke) , Runs loud, and Overheats. I'm looking to find all the information I can about what to look for to find out if it is the head gasket and how to replace a head gasket on this engine. I read about checking the coolant resevoir after the car was running, but that won't tell me what side, will it? I'm looking to take me time and do it throughout the spring and summer. Any links to DYI articles or books/ other information would be Greatly appreciated. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 do search for head gasket repair you'll find the info you seek. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted April 16, 2011 Share Posted April 16, 2011 Outback has the 2.2? It's rare that the 2.2 head gaskets go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Outback has the 2.2? It's rare that the 2.2 head gaskets go. Any Subaru that is overheated too often will blow the HG. Hoping that's all it does. You'll have to also have the heads checked for warpage and if necessary milled. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I didn't think the outback came with a 2.2 in '98? 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...
Osei Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Original owner probably did the 2.2 swap. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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