Oil and Coolant Loss! Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 AWD EJ25
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- After MONTHS of obstacles this EJ25 Subaru Engine is finally ready to go back in the 1999 Legacy Outback AWD. It came in with a coolant leak and oil leak in part 1, we found a leaking water pump. During service we found a seized water pump bolt which broke off during removal. After spending hours attempting a failed extraction in part 2, I gave up and ordered a salvage engine to replace it with. The engine was lost in Virginia during the Yellow Freight trucking company shut down, never to be seen again. Unable to locate a suitable replacement, attempts were restarted to extract the damaged bolt AND stud extractors that broke off in the bolt. In part 3, with the engine on the bench, we were finally able to remove the bolt, but the engine was damaged at the bolt hole and the threads were lost during extraction. During part 4 the block was drilled out and a thread insert called a time-sert was installed. Victory was short lived because immediately after, during the timing belt assembly, the belt tensioner bolt stripped out and pulled the threads. Another time-sert was installed and the engine is finally ready to be installed.
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The 2.5 engines of that era were prone to head gasket failures. A revised metal-reinforced headgasket alleviated the issue.
i was going to say the same thing.
i have 2 of that era that are vary close to 500k miles and i love them.
With all those leaks, I would spent the 1.5 hours and just removed the entire engine to make it easier lmao
@@jjunderwood4095 It's how I did the clutch in my '97!
A lot of the pre-millennium boxers had the exact same problem. I always replaced them regardless as a matter of course because it was never a question of if they'll blow, but when! Not to mention, as far as head gaskets go, they're about as easy as it gets.
@@jjunderwood4095 Ageed. I have done it 4 times, but as Ray said, he is not familier with these. My first one took me 8 hours including watching a how to vidio. Down to 2,5 now. Super easy for a backyard meck.
This was fun to watch because the entire thing made a ton of sense how things were done and routed. Everything was straightforward and relatively easy to repair. Thanks for this one Ray and Troy.
You and Eric O. Are the innuendo Kings. You guys must watch a lot of TV.
I have been with you a long time, and like most of your old school viewers, cleanliness is always better than not. I do realize that time is important in your situation however, we always had a red rag stuffed in a back pocket to wipe up spills of any kind and the shop will come out a winner with engine bays leaving cleaner than when they showed up. Love your video's, thanks for sharing your time with us !
oil leaks on the back of the block can be the rear main seal or can also be the two wrist pin access hole covers. Due to age and milage, check for any kind of leaking around the head gaskets at the bottom of the engine. If there are leaks, the head gaskets should be considered. When doing the timing belt, especially if nothing was serviced yet, do the belt, pullies, water pump, and consider oil pump too. They come in kit.
Gee, good thing you listed all that. Lolololol.
He showed the flex plate and it was clean. And he said he was fixing the obvious stuff first!! Please stop going on videos and telling them what to do! Just makes you look like a dbag and a troll
oil seperator plate next to the rear main. the 90s ejs had plastic ones that leak insanely bad
A scoobie with that mileage and those symptoms means you WIIL have to replace the head gaskets (don't cheap out Felpro or factory only). You will also have to do the timing belt and waterpump. Both of those jobs can be done in situ but it is easier to do if you yank the engine. (I've done over 20 of these). Odds are the oil leak has nothing to do with crank or rear seals. It's the head gasket. You need to ask the customer if it ever got even remotely hot because decking g the heads becomes a must. Subaru recommends replacing the head bolts if you pull the heads due to bolt stretch. I've done it both ways but following factory spec is best. Also the two bolts in the middle of the head are different. The heads on the factory ones are dyed red usually. Be sure to follow the exact factory procedure for retorquing the head bolts. It's an unusual process. Do anything else and you will snap a head bolt (ask me how I know). Pull the radiator/condenser (resistance is futile). The dampener should pull right off once the bolt is loose.
either do it all the way, rear seal, head gasket... with engine out. He always dose things Rau's Way without researching first.
He won't listen he does it his way
How do you know it didn't have head gaskets done already??? And stop with the don't use felpro gaskets. They only have a bad name because TH-cam mechanics do a shitty job preparing the heads and don't get them machined! Subaru doesn't even make their head gaskets Victor reinz does
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard Uncle Lucius playing in the background of Ray’s videos. Good stuff.
I love videos of cars that hold sentimental value. Makes me happy seeing work done
Ray, loved the video. It was interesting to see a split 4 cylinder engine. As Paul Harvey, I think he is more remembered for 'And now............... the rest of the story.'
"It's ten o'clock... etc" was from Mel Epstein of WNEW-TV.
Kind of like Ray will always be remembered for "gravity" 😮
Pancake 4 clyinder
No, it was "Good day!"
I liked Paul Harvey 😇😇😇
Thats a super nice Outback. Love they are wanting to look after it.
Super nice is an understatement! Have 3 of the Gen 2 Oubacks, none with such low mileage. 60's British motorcycle logic - if oil is coming out, dirt isn't getting in! I'm expecting at least 2 of them to sail past the 300K mark without issue with the third retiring as a parts queen. They are pretty easy to pull the engine and trans when needed.
I'm surprised you didn't clean off the grime from the valve covers when replacing gasket.
I'm not cause hes grimy himself.
to achieve what exactly?
An owner that takes pride in their vehicle.
Hey I have exactly the same car, 435000kms. Still driving daily.
Ray your not old, just well preserved
I think only us older guys understand the "Valdez" reference... These generations I think you'd have to say "Gulf BP " oil displacement incident. Lol
I own a 2001 Legacy GT Limited 5-speed, and have since 2006. The car has been so good to me all these years. I replaced the head gasket replacement myself in 2021. Engines are pretty damn easy to work on for the most part. Recently I did a 150k major maintenance including front axles, struts/shocks (replaced with coilovers), ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar end links.. while doing so, got a P1133 and replaced the oxygen sensor. Also replaced power steering pump and hoses. Replaced rear diff fluid, soon replacing trans/center diff fluid and oil pan gasket. Bought two new headlight assemblies and a pair of Lumen G10 LED headlights.
Not an oil leak it’s part of the rust prevention system
And drive way dust control
I just can't believe, you didn't clean the valve covers off, before putting them back on...
Another thing you need to check for, is the head gaskets, they're prone to fail on that type of engine.
This had to be, one of the best looking Outback's made.
While I love my 2015 Outback, the body style from back then just really looks awesome.
100% agree - high probability of a head gasket failure in about 50k miles.
I fixed up a 1998 Outback for my daughter. Great car. She loved it.
Your right the valve covers are nasty. He has a new (looking) parts washer a few feet away from him. Just use it.
@@72hourbob61 I'm not bashing him, I've seen him waste can after can of cleaner, on other cars, just wondered why he cheeped out on this one?
I know that whenever I replace valve cover gaskets, I clean them, before replacing them, because they're, well, dirty... And I'm trying to keep track of leaks in the future.
How can I be alerted to a leak's location in the future, when the parts are still covered in oil?
Even the cover bolts went back in, grimy and dirty, just sayin...
@@jamesu Purchased a new Outback in 2009, and wouldn't drive anything else.
I now own a 2015 3.6, and will be keeping it till the wheels fall off, LOL!
Motor out option with all those leaks would make it easier for all the repairs to be done Ray. Bad for head gasket leakage too.
I have a 2004 35th anniversary Legacy sedan with a 5 speed purchased used with 65,000 miles still going strong. My brother had a 1995 Legacy 5 speed that went until the body fell apart. My subie only has 112,500 on it now, but we have been through a lot. A tree fell on it twice and almost totaled it the 1st time and it was resurrected. It has been a very good car to me. The only thing I hated was the head gaskets needed replaced, but that came with the territory. All that said; hello from WV good sir. I hear our Country Roads anthem in the background. Thanks Ray have a great day!
John Denver made some beautiful music
I used to work at a Subaru dealership. With the Ej25 sohc you don’t need to take the engine out. There is just enough room to slide the heads out. Now on the turbo Ej engines and the ej25d you do need to pull the engine because of the extra cam on the DOHC.
It’s a ruba sue! I love mine. It’s not vintage but I know I can drive it till it is.
You won’t be changing that oil pan without lifting the engine after undoing the motor mount bolts. With the rear oil leaks you are better off pulling the engine to do a complete reseal. Also, I hope it an aisin timing belt kit. Lately Gates have been putting in Chinese rollers which have terrible bearings, and the tensioner hydraulic piston will break within a few thousand miles. Glad to see you learning about Subarus. They are lesbirific.
Is it wrong if I get just as much entertainment out of the music playing in the background as watching your work? Lolz
I use a breaker bar on the crank bolt and put the handle of the breaker bar on the frame rail. Then use the starter motor to break the crank bolt loose.
Yep, that used to be standard procedure back when I was a mechanic. Works great.
I started working on a few of those Subarus as of recent. A couple friends cars. I can't believe how easy they are to wrench on.
Oh these are the best to do engine replacements on i love them haha
@@eclipse3gdohc141 Yeah, I jerked the engine on a friends car for a rear main, trans front pump reseal and valve cover gaskets. Nice and easy.
I've had 4. 2 left, 01 Impeza, Manual. 360000+ KM. Picked up a 97 Outback for $700 2 years ago and it is running strong with no leaks. It" coming up to 360000KM. Daily runner.
They are not great on gas milage, but you know going in you will get 20 miles/gal. AWD is second to none and has needed no work on all 4.
Known as a "Boxer" engine due to the opposing pistons. They are like two boxers fighting. 😊
That apprentice shows promise. He is starting to give as good as he takes. The Padawan is learning what it takes to be a master tradesman.
You know Your old when : Co-worker is singing a song and You ask them when it came out (they don't know ) and You tell them What Year and They say it was 2 Years Before they were Born . Have a Great Day Mr. Ray 8 - )
Troy is so lucky to have you teach him. I know you will teach him right. Some day troy will be able to do jobs on his own.and you will have a good helper.
"And now.. you know the rest of the story".. love Paul Harvey "Good day"!
so many philosophical ramblings. You are a wise one Yoda Ray
Love how clean and straight that body work is, well looked after and perfect example of what we call in UK a modern classic
Best way to fix this is to remove engine & transmission. Replace all seals. Gudgeon pin access hole plugs should be sealed using high temp thread sealer. Replace the water pump also.
I was a mechanic for almost 20 yrs then became a snap on dealer for 35 yrs but always did my own truck and car work-never owned a foreign car but my last car I purchased was a Subaru-it now has 155,000 miles on it so I decided to change timing belt because if it breaks it's an interference motor-I have to say, it's an easy car to work on-Aisin kit is the best way to go-all the bearing are Japanese made and the belt also and the water pump-people had me worried because they said how you can be a tooth off and screw everything up-as a dealer I was always ordering special tools for shops to hold timing gears in place-not needed--I used clamp type paper clips to hold the belt in place-make sure you line up timing marks before you take anything apart--remove fans and radiator for viewing ease--get factory thermostat-use only metal gasket on water pump-install water pump with 2 Philip
screwdrivers-as line up pins-i did whole job in my driveway with cordless ratchet-even the crank bolt I used 1/2 " cordless ratchet like you have--torquing crank bold I used 2 3" 3/8 drive extensions in the pully and held from turning with pry bar--took me 7 hrs but no lift and I'm 78 yrs old so I'm not fast anymore--not telling you your job just offering what I went through- you make me wish I was young and starting out again--.
You never owned a foreign car? Your last one was a Subaru? STRANGE.
I guess I didn't word it correctly for you-should of said I never owned a foreign BEFORE--but the last car I bought was a Subaru.
@@snapmantools thx that makes sense.
My VW Bugs had super easy covers to remove. It was just a metal fastener you could detach with no tools. It worked like the old brake reservoir fastener. You also had a ton of room around them.
Those were designed to be serviced. That was a different time, the owner was expected to do a lot of the service themselves. Today most people get confused if they have to do anything more than filling fuel, washer fluid and possibly oil. Ask them if they could swap out a leaking valve cover seal and 90% will just look at you like you are asking them to perform open heart surgery.
But it's not just that, it's also the engines that are way more refined and advanced. Personally all the sensors and strange things they have bolted onto the venerable Otto engine has me confused. The last car I worked on to any significant degree had a carburetor, mechanical ignition and the only thing electronical was the radio, which wasn't standard from the factory. Everything else was simple mechanics or electro mechanics. Not a LED in the entire car.
And to me that was easy to understand. Air, Fuel, Spark and it went bang. Todays electronical control units are effing scary. A sensor I don't even know the name of gives some weird value and the engine runs like crap. And there's nothing I can do by adjusting air/fule mix, ignition timing or anything because the black box says no...
Now you could think I'm some kind of luddite refusing to learn anything about computers. Well as an IT tech that would have been really bad...
I just don't like the complexity of modern cars. And at the same time I love how reliable they have become, the safety, and how fuel efficiency has gotten better over time. Note that I said efficiency, not economy as modern cars have grown so heavy, and as the engine effect just goes up the total fuel economy remains worse than it should have to be.
Ray, Working on Subaru's is like playing with Lego's you'll Learn to enjoy it, once you get the hang of it! Just remember Everything Subaru will bolt into Subaru Everything is 100% Upgradeable .
Ray and Troy tag teamed all the nuts 😂😂😂
I was wanting more, than realized it was almost an hour long.👍
That Subaru is in great shape for it's age and milage is low. I've worked on Subarus for years Most of the time the rear engine leak is from the phenolic PCV cover behind the flex plate. Most times the oil pan and rear main gets blamed for this leak when in fact it's that cover. They sell an updated metal cover that doesn't leak. Yes Subarus are oil leakers. It's much easier to pull the engine so you can fix all the leaks all in one shot.
On these older Subaru's the oil at the back of the oil pan is actually coming from the oil separator cover on the rear of the engine, Subaru used plastic covers and they warp with age, most mechanics mistake it as a oil pan gasket leak, (pull engine to fix, not transmission, can pull engine in 45 mins to as hr if you never done one before)Also the factory transmission pan gasket is RTV, And as other have stated they are prone to Head Gasket failure.
Pro tip to get the crank pulley nut loose put on a breaker bar and tap the engine over with the key, it breaks it right loose( as you got it off so easy, i would say someone had it apart before).
Also if you ever change the Timing belt on a Subaru, Always use a Timing belt set not just the belt as the bottom pulley on the right has a tendency to freeze up and break the belt.
Subaru mechanic for just about 30 years.
You're doing just about everything that I need to do on my 06 legacy. Just hoping you are getting a gates water pump and timing belt kit with a new hydraulic tensioner. Looking forward to the next installment! 😊
A canister fluid filter on the transmission coupled with a trans drain plug! There’s something I wish all manufacturers would do. Seems like we’re now at the opposite extreme with non serviceable trans filters, no drain plug and no dip stick on many cars.😔
I've heard a mechanic say Trans dipsticks were killed because people were likely to put regular transmission fluid into CVT's and ruin them. Probably the real reason is that it forces most people to bring the car to a shop for service. It's just plain stupid to not even have a dipstick, period.
@@jkarov I’ve also heard that it’s to prevent people from over filling the trans. It is a pain to be sure the trans is hot enough and to shift it through the gears and then check it while it’s running. Got our first Honda a couple years ago and was floored to see that you check the trans with the engine off. Soooooo much easier!
I hope dipsticks et al return to engines someday after the powers that be realize that all electric cars are a dream 100 years away, at least with the carbon footprint scam joke.
Man,I wanted to check the trans fluid on my work truck the other day, and of course, there's no dipstick. It's a 2019/2020 Colorado. Pretty annoyed with it in general.
I believe (not any kind of expert) that the transmission filters aren't filters but screens to take out any big crud, not filter the fluid (not for the micron level filtering like engine oil). They typically don't need replacing (at least on toyota cars).
It's a good thing they bought it to you for repairs
That whipper snapper better careful less old man Ray engages Grumpy Old Man mode! LOL
I had a 2001 that I drove 225K miles before selling it. I had a new timing belt and head gaskets and clutch and throw out bearing at 125K and it had the most marvelous 5 speed transmission that I dearly lived going thru the gears. I rigged it to tow behind our motor home where it dutifully followed along for many miles. We lived in the NC mountains for a few years and our house was up a long winding steep road that was not state maintained but it never failed getting up that steep road in the snow and ice. I sold it four years ago to buy a Jeep Wrangler and I miss the old Subie a lot. I’ve searched for another one but for the life of me I can’t find one with a manual five speed. transmission. I’ll keep hunting.
Very few know this but an 11 mm and a 7/16 fractional socket are the same size! I tried it and they DO work!!!!
This video makes me feel really old. I'm older than Ray by a few years and he feels old.
I work with someone born after 9/11.
Glad to see how easy it is to work on, but why not put the valve covers in your parts washer? I'm sure the customer would appreciate that and likely recommend you to his friends.
Wait for the brake cleaner
I knew eventually I was going to hear another Exxon valdese story once again ray to the rescue
The Chevrolet Corvair also had a Flat Horizontally Opposed Engine, 6 Cylinder. I had one in the very early 1970’s (‘71-‘72).
Aegis, if your under 70 yo, you’re not old.
Wow I am impressed by the look of things all organized and cleaned up. Looks like a professional shop now and not a backyard mechanics place!
Way to go. Now I can look at you like you are actually a mechanic and respect you as one.
All credit goes to Troy. Ray just doesn't have enough time to organize and clean up.
What a stupid ignorant comment. Do better.
@@NeoMKor maybe that is just his nature. Scotty, Kenny are kinda like that but then you have Eric O nothing like that neat tidy clean shop almost always.
Good job hiring Troy on any instance low man on the pole should clean up till he knows enough. In a way he is being trained to work that way by default
@@rick980 We do not mention "The Flailing Arm Inflatable" guy around here. Sacrilege.
Good morning Brother hope your day is going well and better then yesterday @Rainman Ray's Repairs
I've watched the vast majority of your videos for the past 2 years and it's amazing the number of times that the song "What's Up" by 4Non Blondes is played on the radio in the background
4 Non-Blondes again! Ray either really likes that song, or the station he plays is on a tape loop.
got a 97 with over 200k its rusted out in spots but its still a fun car to drive no matter those minor issues it has
It is hereby decreed that no video over 30 minutes can be completed without the playing of What’s Up by 4 Non Blondes. Not complaining. I really like the song.
I know what you mean. I work on helicopters and cars. There is a definite skill in what you do.
45th minute - Ray, you had a left-handed ratchet wrench in your right hand!
Easily get more room to remove valve covers and plug is to remove the 2 mount nuts and raise the engine and turn each side up as needed.
Aisin timing belt kit is the only way to go on Subaru's. Doing mine in three weeks with dome cover gaskets. Don't forget to add a Genuine Subaru thermostat while you're there. Use Subaru anti freeze it has anti corrosives in the coolant that won't react to the aluminum block/heads. 2005 Turbo sport shift Baja owner here.
the rare leaky Subaru flat 4, thanks for sharing !!!!
Use a 1/2" ratchet with an extension bar supported on the floor, then tap the starter. Breaks that crank bolt loose every time. (Don't start the car!)
I just love when your rambling. Im from Denmark and maybe its why😂😂👍🏻
Hey Ray, be careful with the aftermarket timing belts on these Subies, I have seen that some are so tight that the adjuster cannot be adjusted and the belt has to be pried on with a long prybar. The bottom line is that the water pump will fail in about 6 months. Of course I only use factory parts on all German and Japanese cars, but beeee careful with the aftermarket, we don't want to see you get burned.
The Ever Concerned
Blue Mule
I so much agree. Subaru’s can be finicky with basic aftermarket parts. I almost always use genuine Subaru replacement parts to avoid issues.
Aisin makes a quality kit.
@@v12alpine I believe Aisin is Subaru oem.
owner gets burned, he dose not give 1 year warranty.
Ivan at PHAD had a Gates timing kit for a Subie years ago which said made in Japan on the kit but then he looked at the idler and tensioner bearings and they said made in China on them and decided not to install it. Probably a good idea. It would have probably failed within a year.
Fantastic, i was never a Subaru fan, never wanted one, never wanted to work on one, but you were able to make a repair on one semi interesting. Great job.
I roll my eyes so hard everytime ray uses some obscure size socket on a car especially a Japanese one
😄its good to have a giggle when working
I have a 2014 Outback with 126K on it. Different 2.5 though, with the CVT unfortunately. Got a deal I couldn't pass up for it. Been fantastic so far. Definitely a regular maintenance monster though. Keeping ahead of it so I will have minimal surprises.
What kind of maintenance? I just follow my service intervals on my 2016.
@@fredharvey2720 So far only fluids/normal wear items. Prematurely replaced brake pads/rotors a while ago. Didn't need them, just felt like doing it. Going to do power steering pump and water pump next. Probably refresh timing system before winter. Suspension next year. Should be basically "new" for it's 10th birthday. I barely drive it. Twice a month, as I'm an otr trucker.
Wow Ray, you are correct about the amount of tools needed today. When I was starting out a 9/16 wrench and socket took apart 90 percent of my buddy's Pontiac 389 and then my 327 Chevelle. My first set of tools just turned 50, and that's older than you!!!
You want to use only Aisin component kits. They contain the original equipment brand components and are made in Japan.
It’s 10:00pm…in Tulsa it was Cy Tuma at KTUL who said that.
67 in a great video and the shop is looking excellent.
That Outback brings back memories to me my dad had one just like that when I was a teenager I’m in my 30s now those we’re built well then that’s when they we’re still made in japan
The angled M12 impact with a fresh 6ah battery will break the crank bolt loose because I just did this. You don't need to pull the radiator but you should put cardboard in front of the radiator once you pull the fans.
Nicer background music, better than at the old shop
those valve covers could use some brake clean action
I miss Paul Harvey!! ...and the Rest of the Story!!
I hope that you got an Aisin timing kit..the next best thing to dealer parts. The valve covers turned out well. I had almost this exact car..25th anniversary edition with about 230k on it when it got ripped off..recovered and totaled by insurance. They are good cars but they are not good on gas in my experience. It's a clean unit though and thats good to see🙂
Thanks for letting me know about Bad Wolves' cover of 'Zombie'.
Troy will know if he keep at it.. That is a priceless technique.. The gravity ratchet..
An engine out with full reseal and timing kits is the way to go on these. Both kits can be had for the individual cost of all the stuff you need on a car this age. I can have that EJ out and on the stand in a few hours. The rest is gravy. Pretty much every seal on that engine can be had for a few hundred.
Nice car! Wish I had it.
I use to love doing timing belts and water pumps on the SOHC models. Gates made a great kit, those jobs were gravy.
Oh how I love/hate that little boxer.
Had 3 of them….. and overall they were great machines….. but you have to love fixing them.
I used to have a Scooby Roo Brat back in the day (83-85). It was a fun little vehicle and I took it around the country for a month+ long vacation.
Super-screw!....Scooby-Roo!...You are a bus!...lolMy friends and I called em super screws way back in the day(early nineties).
have a great day Ray and Troy
Eric o has a video on this car. He used a half inch drive power bar that you hit with a hammer to get the balancer bolt out.
...owned by a little old lady who only drove it to church on Sundays! 👵🙏
5,000 mi a year, that's incredible!
I actually find it a little more fun to watch when it's a vehicle you're not too au fair with, I love ALL your videos, but it feels like you're learning with is when it's like this. As we Brits love to say: "Quality Content!" 👍👍
wow that thing is mint. a 99 is unheard of up in new england. i would; just pull the engine and reseal it. be much easier to work on.
Strongly recommend a timing job on that subi asap
Common failure is head gasket valve cover leaks a valve stem dropping into the motor on some.
Bulletproof it by doing head gasket job with MLS gasket from felpro . Also a failure is valves break do to jamming up with carbon... Revised valves have a "B" on the face
RAY BE WARNED on the cam belt job on a Scooby the VVT cam pulley as you take the belt off can flick round almost 360' your eyes don't see the full rotation just the offset it landed at and that pulley does not have load on it that you can feel, you will reset it to the mark but your camshaft will be out, the car will not start, YOU NEED TO LOCK THE PULLEYS BEFORE REMOVING THE BELT, (just saying lol) its a real odd thing when it happens and is mind numbing to work out why the car won't start but its just one pulley span back nearly a turn and you turned it the 15" back and not the 350" forward to wind the VVT cam pulley spring back up. luckily the engine is a "Boxer" engine so all you end up with is the inlet and exhaust valves open at the same time on one bank, 2 opposite cylinders on each cam not 4 that would be a disaster ! Great Videos, Troy is the new Peter ! xx
Two 3/8” 3” long extensions in the wholes on the pulley and a prybar work great too.
Ray, I enjoy watching you program!
In this episode, you attributed ‘Do you know where your children are?’ to Paul Harvey.
Paul Harvey may have used it, but the line should be attributed to Fritz Lang in his 1931 classic film ‘M.’ If you don’t know the film, I highly recommend it. It was Lang’s first ‘talkie’ and Peter Lorre’s first major film role.
2003 Subaru Forester 250,000+ miles.
Purchased as a Mechanic's special. Thought head gasket leak was a broken lower radiator hose clamp.
After 2 years of driving replaced HGs because of oil dripping on the exhaust. Thought that would have stopped oil loss. Nope, engine is coming out again for rings and bearings. Body is in reasonable good condition for being in MN!
Those replacement parts are from Mahle over here in Germany, that‘s crazy to see them selling parts globally!
I see tons of these Old Grils Every year there fun to work on and just great engines when taken care of subis are always great content for videos @Rainman Ray's Repairs
Pulling the engine out of Subaru's is so easy it's often the best thing to do if you're looking at doing anything that would take more than a few minutes
That is one beautiful car...... I'm drooling