Over 30k since the short block replacement so time for an update to this thread. By joining our community free of charge you will have access to post topics communicate privately with other members pm respond to polls upload content and access.
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Subaru short block replacement forum. Then a seal failed in the new short block and required that the engine be pulled again. Since the oem short blocks can be bought for around 1600 1700 you think this could cost 4000 or less. Though like other forum members have stated any major engine work tends to give the buyer a negative taste. The repair seems to have been done correctly as i can now go oil change to oil change 3k without having to add oil. However to a enthusiast this could be beneficial since the dealership and corporate was able to fix a problem on the engine that could have happened outside of the warranty. Replacing the short block should be the solution since the replacement blocks had better rings etc.
I cant speak of the dealership in question but at most car dealers ive known only senior experienced mechanics with above average smarts get jobs like replacing or. Short block replacement problems had the recall sb replacement nov 2016. They are integrated with the full range of genuine subaru components from oil pans and oil pumps to thermostats thermostat housings and water pumps. Post replacement the oil sensor had to be replaced. Purchased because we were going to be crossing the state of. Remanufactured short blocks always fit properly for faster trouble free installation and perform as well as a brand new engines short block.
Nothing fancy just a stock shortblock swap. Ok its now 93k miles ie. Then the cel traction light and cruise control lights came on. Oil burning issue hello after a lot of research and realizing 4 of our friends happily have subaru foresters my wife and i purchased a 2014 forester 25i premium with cv transmission. Before the short block i would be a quart low after 700 miles. Just wondering before i start venturing into the modding world how much it would cost to do the bare minimum with stock parts.
If a dealership made the replacement it should have been done correctly. At 3k i will be 1 quart low from full. You are currently viewing our forum as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. Looking for subaru repairtuner not dealer prices. Subaru forester owners forum.
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