Hello everyone,
I'm replacing my head gaskets in a few weeks and had a couple questions for the experts. First off, am I better off purchasing an HG kit form Subaru, or is there a better quality after market kit?
Second, before I put the new gaskets on, should I have the heads machined down to correct any warps, or is this only necessary to do after excessive over heating?
Just for clarification, the HG's have not gone yet, I'm doing this as preventative maintenance. I have 142,000 miles on the motor and it is an 02. The heads have never been done before. I am also replacing the timing belt, tensioners, idlers, water pump.....anything else? I was thinking valve cover gaskets, TB gasket....???
also, does [email protected] make a CAI for an 02 forester?
Thanks to anyone who replies.
-Dan
I'm replacing my head gaskets in a few weeks and had a couple questions for the experts. First off, am I better off purchasing an HG kit form Subaru, or is there a better quality after market kit?
Second, before I put the new gaskets on, should I have the heads machined down to correct any warps, or is this only necessary to do after excessive over heating?
Just for clarification, the HG's have not gone yet, I'm doing this as preventative maintenance. I have 142,000 miles on the motor and it is an 02. The heads have never been done before. I am also replacing the timing belt, tensioners, idlers, water pump.....anything else? I was thinking valve cover gaskets, TB gasket....???
also, does [email protected] make a CAI for an 02 forester?
Thanks to anyone who replies.
-Dan