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Topic: Mechanic for 97 Subaru Outback - blown piston?
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Midnight5.0
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I've got a 97 Subaru outback that I got from a friend. The motor was just replaced but from what I understand the oil plug came out and it ran without oil. I think there's something broken in the motor. He says it starts up but it rattles. I haven't seen it yet. I don't want to spend a fortune on this thing but if anyone knows subaru's and wants to check it out let me know. It's going to be in Danville but I could tow it. Thanks!
Posts: 551 | From: 925 | Registered: Dec 2001
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turbo50
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Ive done a coupld of headgaskets on these 2.5s and they are a pain.
Subaru motors are not cheap, by the way.
If it was ran out of oil and the car is not very very clean or has low miles then I would not bother with it.
I can tell you that there is plenty of demand for them on craigslist.
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Posts: 7606 | From: Discovery Bay, California | Registered: Apr 2006
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kingmoochr
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the rattling is most likely a rod slamming against the crank because the ebaring is toast. unless youve got some money to put in it, pass
Posts: 881 | Registered: Jul 2005
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