After having replaced a radiator (upper hose plastic connector broke) I continued to smell burnt coolant, plus I had to add coolant to the overflow tank every couple weeks or less, so I had the new radiator replaced under warranty. But I continued to smell burnt coolant and add coolant to the overflow tank, so I returned to the garage again as I couldn't spot any leaks and found no signs of coolant leaking under the car on the ground. With the car up on the hoist the mechanic showed me what looked like a bit of dried coolant on the water pump along with signs of burnt coolant on the catalytic converter. He didn't have the part or the time to do the repair so he scheduled me for a new water pump two days later. When I returned for the water pump the mechanic called me out to the hoist to confirm where he had spotted signs of the leaked coolant, and while we were poking around with his flashlight we found where antifreeze had pooled under the A/C unit and we both went AHAH!. He located and ordered the part at a Subaru dealer & after pulling the compressor and bracket assembly this plastic connector fell apart as the hoses to it were pulled. The water pump was returned.
This part is called the Connector PCV Hose, Part Number: 11821AA660. The replacement; parts, labor, and picking up of part ($45) for my 2012 Subaru Forester cost $600. OUCH!
Subaru in all their engineering genius decided to place a plastic part on top of what is probably the hottest part of the engine. D'oh!
Somone called PRFB25 posted on this website that "FB20 guys" had them made in metal, but the post was three years old and the part name was incorrect so I never replied. Might be a good resource to have. Anyone?
This part is called the Connector PCV Hose, Part Number: 11821AA660. The replacement; parts, labor, and picking up of part ($45) for my 2012 Subaru Forester cost $600. OUCH!
Subaru in all their engineering genius decided to place a plastic part on top of what is probably the hottest part of the engine. D'oh!
Somone called PRFB25 posted on this website that "FB20 guys" had them made in metal, but the post was three years old and the part name was incorrect so I never replied. Might be a good resource to have. Anyone?
