bocard80o Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/12/ehuqanad.jpg :(My 1995 Subaru legacy L recently overheated on me and wouldn't start up on the highway from Nj to NY I had to have it towed back to Nj. After closer inspection noticed the coolant was leaking from the radiator area a mechanic suggested using bars leak repair. After using the bars in still was leaking out big amounts. I got under the car to check and noticed it was pouring out of the lower radiator hose. I took it to the mechanic and had the hose replaced. On the drive back there is no leaking anymore but the gauge still rises above the middle area kind of close to the H and down sometimes back to normal. I don't understand why it is still getting hot. I am afraid to try to get it back to my house in NY I already played $255 for the tow and another $65 for the hose work. Any ideas guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snederhiser Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hello; First thing is never use Bars stop leak! If I was in the same boat would have the cooling system flushed out and thermostat replaced with a stock unit. Be sure to tell the shop what has happened here. Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaru03 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hello; First thing is never use Bars stop leak! If I was in the same boat would have the cooling system flushed out and thermostat replaced with a stock unit. Be sure to tell the shop what has happened here. Steven.. I would recommend this also. It could be as simple an air pocket but having that stop leak in the system isnt good imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks for the replies..how much do you think a flush and thermo would go for..I would hate to that and then it turns out its the water pump or something else. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang70Fastback Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Even if it turns out it's something else, you are still going to want to do the flush now that you've put that stuff in there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Thanks guys just finished the flush letting her warm up then going to test drive her..any other suggestions? I'll let you know if she still overheats Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 BTW as soon as I started up the car it was cold and I turned on heat and its Hott which is weird the heat never works until the charm is warm. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 TStat is definitely here I'd start. If it was your water pump the temp would not fluctuate (correct me if I'm wrong) it would just overheat... TStat could be sticking a little bit...or even gummed up by the additive repair. Replacing your TStat yourself is not difficult. If you feel up to the challenge there are a million tutorials online. GL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 UPDATE: she still overheated after about ten mins of highway driving. I noticed there are two fans under the hood and only one is spinning are both suppose to be spinning? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver03 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 So, have you replaced the t stat? It's been said before, when you do, buy an OEM one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 The thermostat is still the same one I have too see how or where Imma get it off not sure where its located..but I want to try a boil test on it....also I got the second fan working (blown fuse) but still overheating...I'm thinking t-stat, gaskets, or water pump what do you think? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 You're going to have to remove the timing belt in order to do that water pump...I'd rule out everything else first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 That sucks...can you tell me where the tstat is? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careercadaver Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 If you're looking at the bay it's fed by the bottom hose that comes off the radiator on the drivers side. That hose feeds into a housing held together by two bolts. If you remove those two bolts and drain the coolant it will be inside the housing. There may be a way to plug the hose to save some of the coolant but if you're doing a flush anyways this would be the time...the water pump is actually right behind the Tstat housing but there is far more to take off before it is accessible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'll try the tstat tomorrow in a boil test if it opens up I know that's not my issue. But its driving me mutts not being able to figure out what the issue is Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Here's a video of what it does if you have any ideas please help!!!! Lol Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Getting ready to check the tstat Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 UPDATE: so it seems the 2 bolts on thermostat are rusted and stripped like someone before me try to take them off any ideas on how I can get these two bolts of to check the thermostat Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Did you "burp" the system properly. (use search) Subarus are not a fill and forget type of system. Would eliminate the possibilty of an air pocket before I went to other cures. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Yes I burped the system many times Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 UPDATE: so it seems the 2 bolts on thermostat are rusted and stripped like someone before me try to take them off any ideas on how I can get these two bolts off to check the thermostat... Vise grips. Get replacements so you'll not have the issue again. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 The vices will not work just strip more unfortunately Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osei Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Irwin (also Sears) make a stripped bolt remover. The smallest one will work. (have to buy the set tho). You pound it over the stud and turn. It is reverse threaded and I've removed a head bolt with one, so it can do it. Conversely you can flatten a side a side or two with a grinder and force a 9mm over it to remove. O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocard80o Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 If possible could you send me a link to the Irwin Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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