jm_bourg7 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Hey everyone, New here and wanted to get some solid advice, hopefully I didn't miss an entire forum dedicated to this subject! It looks like I'm heading for a head gasket replacement very soon, my 08 Legacy 2.5i has a slow leak an inch from the oil filter gasket, around the oil return opening in the head. Still have to clean it up a couple times to make sure its not the oil filter that's actually leaking and not the gasket. I've been seeing a lot of debate on reliability of head gaskets, Six Star head gaskets seem to be a favorite, I've read to stay away from the standard Subaru head gasket for obvious reasons, and then Ishino Stones comes up a lot as well. From experience what has worked well for you and which brand would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Gator Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I hope you don't live anywhere near boxkita! Nothing like a race track to find the weak points in man and machine. "Good Judgement comes from Experience. Experience comes from Bad Judgement" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpydingo Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Sub'd, since I was going to ask on my overheating thread, since I am probably in the same boat. The six star does seem to be solid, with better construction and materials than OEM. The other is the felpro, but I'd (I'll) prob go six star. Is there another that is thicker that is recommended? It may just be the six star I am thinking of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocuS Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Subscribed! Probably going to be needing a new HG, TB, Water pump etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimpydingo Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Subscribed! Probably going to be needing a new HG, TB, Water pump etc... I'm in NorCal, so we can meet MidCal and do the work together on both of our cars! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocuS Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Does anyone have the PN and location to buy the Six Star HG set for the 05 Leg GT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm_bourg7 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Does anyone have the PN and location to buy the Six Star HG set for the 05 Leg GT? Found Six Star on eBay, looks like order is coming from Minneapolis. Also on eBay.ca for us Canadians. Seems like none of the Six Star gaskets being sold are compatible with your 05 Leg GT but Allwheeldriveauto.com is selling them as well, maybe they'd have the one you need. For the 11044AA633 compatible with my 08 Legacy http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Six-Star-2-5-SOHC-Head-Gasket-Gaskets-11044AA633-Outback-Forester-Legacy-/121459867934?hash=item1c4792811e&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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