Step-by-step instructions on how to replace the head gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, exhaust gaskets, valve cover gaskets, timing belt, water pump, thermos…
2004 Subaru Outback Head Gasket Replacement
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Thanks RAFAEL SANTANA and erngre1! I appreciate the positive feedback!
erngre1, I would love to hear how your head gasket replacement goes this
spring! If you have any questions about the process, I would be happy to
give you my input. Either way, good luck!
Video has bad quality
Ideally you want to replace the head bolts because they do stretch a little
when they are installed in the factory. Same with flywheel bolts when you
remove a flywheel. Glad this job was a success! Keep us updated on how
the mileage goes.
Much easier job if you pull the engine!! Nice video BTW!!
You didn’t have to disconnect the a/c or power steering just keep them
connected they swing off the the side by the fender!!
Great job. I’ll be doing mine this spring. Or sooner if I can get into a
garage. You are so right about “briansmobile” videos. He is one good man to
post and help us rain tree mechanics out. I had a chip on my shoulder
concerning these engines. The 2.5 Subaru is so simple in design and easy to
work on. And if done right you’ve got another 120,000 + mile rebuilt
engine. Good job. Well wish me luck.
You did an excellent and this is the best 240p video I’ve ever seen. *two
thumbs up*
Brian’s torqueing technique works. It gives you a bit of a freak factor
when you loosen the bolts 180 degrees but then afterwards, everything is
ok, this is done to avoid ‘stripping’ the bolts when tightening them to
specs.
Right on! Good luck with the Forester and thanks for the video info!
It should be tightened to 51 ft lbs. The line on the torque wrench that I
was using had a mark at 55, so I turned it to 55 and then twisted backwards
to get it to 51. I didn’t clarify that very well in the video.
Did you stated to torque it to 51ft pd, but then you adjusted the torque
wrench to 55 ft pds so which one is it??? 51ft or 55ft ????
Thanks for the positive feedback guys! Much appreciated. I hope this
helped.
You got my full attention all the time of your video Great job , easy
explanation Thanks
Great video! I am also in preparation of taking off intake manifold of my
sub forester. I found that one gaskeds is sort of failed. Possible vacuum
leak. Also some nice videos from this guy,
_youtube.com/watch?v=ddFsFfiyOvg&list=PLlgrBv7zqfLR0rqC9faI_eihKsBGn2Lp1 He
gives some really good tips.