Forester 2.5 XT woes
Discussion
After a year of thoroughly enjoyable ownership my Forester 2.5 XT went pop last week. I fear a rather large bill is on the way. 
While sitting in traffic, the radiator started steaming. The AA suspected a head gasket failure although I'm not sure whether they think it was a cause or consequence. I wasn't there and haven't seen the car so don't know much more than that.
A local garage have it but have been struggling to find a replacement radiator. An aftermarket one is due in today but the mechanic didn't sound too confident it would fit when I spoke to him earlier.
Question 1: I understand the 2.5 engine is from the WRX Impreza so is it the same radiator too? There are rather a lot more of them around so I thought I might be easier to track one down via that route.
Question 2: Assuming the worst case and the head gasket has failed, I'm expecting up to a £1,500 bill in total. Does that sound realistic? Much more than that and I'll have to weigh up whether it's worth it.
Question 3: I do trust the garage but always like to have a plan B so are there any Subaru specialists in or around Nottingham? I had a look when I first bought the car but the nearest I could find was Melton Mowbray which would be a pain to get to.
Ta.
While sitting in traffic, the radiator started steaming. The AA suspected a head gasket failure although I'm not sure whether they think it was a cause or consequence. I wasn't there and haven't seen the car so don't know much more than that.
A local garage have it but have been struggling to find a replacement radiator. An aftermarket one is due in today but the mechanic didn't sound too confident it would fit when I spoke to him earlier.
Question 1: I understand the 2.5 engine is from the WRX Impreza so is it the same radiator too? There are rather a lot more of them around so I thought I might be easier to track one down via that route.
Question 2: Assuming the worst case and the head gasket has failed, I'm expecting up to a £1,500 bill in total. Does that sound realistic? Much more than that and I'll have to weigh up whether it's worth it.
Question 3: I do trust the garage but always like to have a plan B so are there any Subaru specialists in or around Nottingham? I had a look when I first bought the car but the nearest I could find was Melton Mowbray which would be a pain to get to.
Ta.
Yeah I thought about that and have been looking at replacement engines but they're not easy to track down.
Anyway, good news from the garage this morning. They've fitted a new radiator and tested for gasket leaks and it all looks good, so we might have had a lucky escape. For the first time ever I'm almost hoping they have been out for a hoon in it just so I know it's OK
Thanks for the replies though. Any advice on things to look out for over the next few weeks?
Anyway, good news from the garage this morning. They've fitted a new radiator and tested for gasket leaks and it all looks good, so we might have had a lucky escape. For the first time ever I'm almost hoping they have been out for a hoon in it just so I know it's OK
Thanks for the replies though. Any advice on things to look out for over the next few weeks?
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