Greetings Hi all I'm newby

[peadya100]

Subaru has just called me ...... Head gasket confirmed ..... 7 grandddddddddddddddddd
Thanks to the people who are suggesting other mechanics I am feeling optimistic

Yep thats ridiculous!!
Not sure how much an engine swap would cost you but i bet its a fraction of that price.

[chubbs]

7 GRAND!!!!

i got mine done for 3k with cosworth HG and ARP 2000 head studs thats including parts!i got the timing belt done whilst the engine was out also, id recomend doing the water pump to while its out.

[bigBADbenny]

So what was the price with the HG, timing belt kit and water pump (cast impeller?) and labour, ie the total cost?

[KiDo_Tuning]

3L H6 has timing chain so definitely should be cheaper than a H4!!

[jakey]

No quotes I've had are cheaper than H4 option Matt - where is your mechanic I want to go there!

Cheapest quote so far is between $2500 and $3000 including machining the heads. Am using Victor Reinz Head Gasket kit as recommended to me by Tradewind. Apparently better -I can only hope this is true.

I still haven't got around to getting it done - car has no signs of issue until I give it a boot so as a daily driver it's keeping up. I'm sure it's a ticking time-bomb but my wallet is a sad panda.
Hopefully done before Matt is back in March

[peadya100]

$2500-$3000 is vastly different from the $7000 quoted by subaru. Some hope for you still!

[foxxy76]

I've got some good news ..... hasnt been 100% confirmed just as of yet but I could be getting my car fixed for 3 grand, from a mechanic in Preston. Seeming that I'm getting a bargain I should be able to go on a shopping spree

[peadya100]

I've got some good news ..... hasnt been 100% confirmed just as of yet but I could be getting my car fixed for 3 grand, from a mechanic in Preston. Seeming that I'm getting a bargain I should be able to go on a shopping spree

Great result!
I knew youd get a good price eventually

[chubbs]

So what was the price with the HG, timing belt kit and water pump (cast impeller?) and labour, ie the total cost?

Total cost for me benny was $3200 that included timing belt kit, HG, ARP Head studs and head machined. I didnt grt the water pump done as it was done prior to that.

[bigBADbenny]

That's awesome!

I'll get those h6 quotes for comparison

[foxxy76]

Picking her up now paying the 150 for diagnoses then get running the hell outta there !!

[foxxy76]

Picked her up ..... no water in the radiator no water in the overflow bottle ..... dry as a bone.
Lucky I checked it b4 I left. Not happy Jan !!! Theres so much I can say but that would be very unlady like

[peadya100]

Picked her up ..... no water in the radiator no water in the overflow bottle ..... dry as a bone.
Lucky I checked it b4 I left. Not happy Jan !!! Theres so much I can say but that would be very unlady like

Yep I would say dealers are the worst people to work on your car. Ive heard so many horror stories!

[foxxy76]

She is on to her 3rd mechanic apparently its not a head gasket its a water pump which has corroded parts around it (not sure what parts they are at this point). Lets hope its a 3rd time lucky thing

[KiDo_Tuning]

She is on to her 3rd mechanic apparently its not a head gasket its a water pump which has corroded parts around it (not sure what parts they are at this point). Lets hope its a 3rd time lucky thing

Interesting how the water pump is inside the timing chain case! Mechanic has XRAY vision by sounds of it.