06-27-2017, 04:56 PM
ah damn....i was feeling really good it wasn't the HG but if your compression is showing up weak then i guess that would be it. sorry dude. any N/A on stock head gaskets is a goner, just a matter of time.
whatever you do, absolutely confirm that they're going to put in the Multi-Layer Steel gaskets from the turbo cars. if they put a single layer gasket back into it, you'll have the same problem all over again.
what is the mileage? this is when everyone does t-belt service on a subaru (every 100k miles), and if you do the t-belt you want to absolutely replace all the pulleys too. you can do it with the engine in, its just harder.
for coolant, replace it with straight up Peak Global in the gold bottle. DO NOT put the subaru head gasket sealer goop back in, its just a bandaid for the shitty OEM gaskets and eventually clogs up the heater and radiator core.
this video is an excellent guide and is the same engine you have. there are a ton of DIY's on youtube for this unfortunately (or fortunately in your case)
[youtube]yakX-GAV9uE[/youtube]
this is another excellent guide for a DOHC but the tools and processes are the same.
[youtube]6mjCegTnB60[/youtube]
wish i could come help buddy
or, alternatively, dump some more subaru head gasket sealer goop in there, drive it to carmax, and dip out of there with your money back.....
whatever you do, absolutely confirm that they're going to put in the Multi-Layer Steel gaskets from the turbo cars. if they put a single layer gasket back into it, you'll have the same problem all over again.
what is the mileage? this is when everyone does t-belt service on a subaru (every 100k miles), and if you do the t-belt you want to absolutely replace all the pulleys too. you can do it with the engine in, its just harder.
for coolant, replace it with straight up Peak Global in the gold bottle. DO NOT put the subaru head gasket sealer goop back in, its just a bandaid for the shitty OEM gaskets and eventually clogs up the heater and radiator core.
this video is an excellent guide and is the same engine you have. there are a ton of DIY's on youtube for this unfortunately (or fortunately in your case)
[youtube]yakX-GAV9uE[/youtube]
this is another excellent guide for a DOHC but the tools and processes are the same.
[youtube]6mjCegTnB60[/youtube]
wish i could come help buddy
or, alternatively, dump some more subaru head gasket sealer goop in there, drive it to carmax, and dip out of there with your money back.....
2010 Civic Si
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT
2019 4Runner TRD Off-Road
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT