My 98 Outback has unfortunately blown a head gasket. Before I have someone repair it I want to call around for estimates. Does anyone here have an idea as to what is a fair cost? I've been quoted $2250 already, which includes both heads and an extra $100 for misc. parts, if needed.
Does anyone have an opinion on whether to go to a dealer or an unaffiliated shop?
Thanks, Will
Mine cost me AUD$965 (US$600) including parts (all seals, gaskets, oil, skimming of heads, engine out and put back in) , however there was no other damage and US repairers use gold plated parts.
Sounds very steep - my dealer(Becker Subaru - Lehigh Valley, PA) just quoted me $1,160 for the job (2000 OB - 82,000 mi) at a recent oil change. Sticker shock all the same. I plan to let them do the timing belt as long as the engine is up (105,000 mi recommended).
My 2000 Forrester blew it's head gasket at about 89,000 miles.I bought the
1000,000 mile extended warrenty so I did not have to pay but the service rep said it would have been about $1,000.00.The extended warrenty was bout $1400.00 so I lost a bit on that deal.
David
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