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Dec 15, 2003 | 07:10 PM

angela

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2000 Head Gasket

I have a '00' impreza rs. it seems as though a head gasket has gone bad. i was wondering if this is something that i should be doing on my own and how difficult it actually is. could some of you impreza enthusiasts please respond to me.

thanks Carlos

Dec 16, 2003 | 04:06 PM

nautic1601

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Car Info: 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS

I have a 2000 2.5 rs and I had to have both of my head gaskets replaced. Thankfully it didnt cost me a thing, warranty work. This was a problem with this year, cheasy stock gaskets, there are replaced but thicker ones. I looked at trying to do it myself and it is pretty hard. you have to pull alot of the motor apart to get to it. Have a dealer do it. it will be costly but done right. :banana:

Dec 16, 2003 | 06:10 PM

angela

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thanks for responding. if you happen to come across any info about doing the job could you please let me know...

thanks Carlos:

Dec 16, 2003 | 09:35 PM

Kevin M

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Are you out of warranty yet? If you have less than 60k miles it's still covered.

Dec 17, 2003 | 05:50 PM

angela

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i got almost 80,000 on it and one has been replaced already by the dealer. im looking for diagrams of a head gasket job if anyone has or is able to get ahold of one please let me know..

thanks Carlos

Dec 18, 2003 | 07:21 AM

Pi7467mp

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Car Info: 2000 2.5 RS USDM STI block, SOHC heads GT25 Ball bearing turbo, TMIC, TXS BOV, Tial wastgate, etc...

I have 2 brand new heads gaskets for a 2000 2.5RS PM me, and I will get them to you asap.. also where do you live, I would be willing to do the head gaskets for you pm me if with your location. thanks!

Dec 18, 2003 | 06:53 PM

angela

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Are they stock head gasket replacements, cuz i was told that the stock ones are thin and thats why they go. Also do you have any diagrams of a head gasket job or did you just wing it and if so would you possibly be able to describe it to me.. I only say this cuz I live in Massachusetts i think your a little far away lololol..

Thanks Carlos

Dec 18, 2003 | 07:13 PM

Pi7467mp

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Car Info: 2000 2.5 RS USDM STI block, SOHC heads GT25 Ball bearing turbo, TMIC, TXS BOV, Tial wastgate, etc...

yes they are stock head gasket rteplacements... your headgaskets shouldn't gop bad unless you are running high boost.. I have been running 10 psi of boost on my stock head gaskets ( before I got an sti block) and there was nothing wrong with them at all... are you running any sort of boost at all? and who did you have put there other head gasket in? there is a certain meticulous pattern how to crush the head gaskets, if you don't follow it they will blow out. Let me kno what you think

Dec 19, 2003 | 02:23 PM

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If you know anyone at your local dealer's service department see if they will loan you one of their service manuals so you can do it and save some loot. If you have any experience with any engine assembly it shouldn't be a problem as Subarus are designed as "mechanic friendly" as any I have seen.

Dec 19, 2003 | 02:47 PM

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Pi7467mp

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Car Info: 2000 2.5 RS USDM STI block, SOHC heads GT25 Ball bearing turbo, TMIC, TXS BOV, Tial wastgate, etc...

hey if you want I have the Subaru service manual burned onto a CD, I will sell you a copy for $5.00 + $1.50 shipping.. let me know.. it is complete, and frigging awesome.