recreant13 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 i have a 1997 subaru legacy gt 2.5l and i recently blew both head gaskets. my question is there an aftermarket rebuild kit or wht is the bet rebuild kit? also what else should i replace? it has 270,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted June 18, 2012 I Donated Share Posted June 18, 2012 Head gasket kit, timing belt, timing components, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs, and spark plug wires -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Reseal the oil pump too. Check your oil separator plate and rear main seal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Make sure the replacement gaskets are MLS (multi layer steel) not fabric material. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark687 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Drop a Rex motor in. You'll be happy.. save the time an money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 ^Is that what you put in your POS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Drop a Rex motor in. You'll be happy.. save the time an money. Where are savings? New wiring harness, crossmember changes, different exhaust set up, working out the CEL's. And the time to do all this. Please speak more in line with reality. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zues Marine Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 i guess it depends on the situation.. getting a wrecked wrx for 2-3 grand is common here, along par with what some shops are charging for HGs after all is done! so in that case, a DIY swap with having everything there from a donor car would end up being cheaper.. although maybe not so much faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 He said REX, not WRX. This is a REX, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recreant13 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Ok thanks to all for the help! I ended up getting a gasket set head bolts thermostat water pump spark plugs and wires and I'll be checking my oil pump and separator as I go. Is there any problem with using iridium versus double platinum which is the oe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recreant13 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Oh and any tips with doing my head gaskets? I know I have to bleed the air out of the cooling system but anything else importAnt I should do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Do you have a manual? I posted the FSM procedure for removing a first gen engine here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/blown-head-gasketi-186097.html. It will be the same procedure for your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recreant13 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 I actually purchased the repair manual from my work yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylormac1993 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 i have a 1997 subaru legacy gt 2.5l and i recently blew both head gaskets. my question is there an aftermarket rebuild kit or wht is the bet rebuild kit? also what else should i replace? it has 270,000 miles. I got the felpro head gasket set with MLS head gaskets for $150 from advance ($200 plus a coupon code). Also, if you can afford it, replace the head bolts. Some people say yo don't have to, but it's probably more safe to do so. Since you're using MLS gaskets and not factory composite gaskets, use the torque specs from the provider, not from Subaru. I happen to have felpro's on hand atm: http://www.felpro-only.com/tec_notes/Fel-Pro_Torque-Guide.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Since you're using MLS gaskets and not factory composite gaskets, use the torque specs from the provider, not from Subaru. I happen to have felpro's on hand atm: http://www.felpro-only.com/tec_notes/Fel-Pro_Torque-Guide.pdf Those ARE Subaru torque specs. Although some will never change, Subaru themselves do not change head bolts on a head job.Just a waste of money unless you are BUILDING an engine, in whch case you'll probably be using ARP. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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