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Re: 2003 Legacy Wagon Headgaskets
| WayneS | 14 Jun 2008 21:08 |
Hi Ricardo,
I also have a 03 Legacy Wagon that was in the dealer for normal service at 68k and was found to have leaking valve cover gaskets. Leaking oil into the spark plug wells, not on the floor. Head gasket was OK. Still another $229.00.
Good luck
> During a service visit to the Subaru dealer this weekend, the service > technician indicated that the headgaskets on my 2003 Legacy Wagon w/ [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > already be included in the headgasket job (they are already taking > apart that part of the engine)? |
| ricardo381@gmail.com | 01 Jun 2008 18:05 |
During a service visit to the Subaru dealer this weekend, the service technician indicated that the headgaskets on my 2003 Legacy Wagon w/ 82K miles were leaking engine oil and coolant and advised that I replace the valve cover, intake, and head gaskets. They also recommended I replace my timing belt, water pump, and seals. Estimate cost of repairs is about $1200 for the gaskets and $700 for the timing belt/pump/seals.
I checked the internet and found that there's a service campaign that covers the headgasket repairs for 8 years/100K miles. However, my 2003 Legacy wagon is not included in the campaign. I crawled underneath my car and took some photos:
http://flickr.com/photos/7260566@N08/sets/72157605377931701/
There are no leaks showing up on my garage floor, but from what I saw, it looks like minor seepage. I'm worried that the leaks may develop into major leaks if I don't take care of it. What do you guys think? Has anyone tried to get Subaru to repair their headgaskets under the service campaign? How about for models not listed in the campaign? Please share your comments and experiences. Thanks!
Another thought: if I chose the do the headgasket work, should the timing belt/pump/seals job cost me only parts, since labor should already be included in the headgasket job (they are already taking apart that part of the engine)?
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