{"id":56086,"date":"2018-11-30T10:35:13","date_gmt":"2018-11-30T15:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=56086"},"modified":"2018-11-30T10:35:13","modified_gmt":"2018-11-30T15:35:13","slug":"head-gasket-replacement-2001-subaru-outback-wagon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2018\/11\/head-gasket-replacement-2001-subaru-outback-wagon","title":{"rendered":"Head gasket replacement 2001 Subaru Outback Wagon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do I need to remove the engine to replace the left hand head gasket?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>No. Does not require engine removal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" title=\"How to Replace Head Gaskets 00-09 Subaru Outback Wagon\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef qsa_\\&amp;start\\=15\" id=\"WYL_-ERVniqZEHc\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-ERVniqZEHc%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-ERVniqZEHc\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT2H6M49S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2018-11-09T20:42:40Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_-ERVniqZEHc\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-ERVniqZEHc%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">How to Replace Head Gaskets 00-09 Subaru Outback Wagon<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-ERVniqZEHc\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-ERVniqZEHc%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"How to Replace Head Gaskets 00-09 Subaru Outback Wagon\" width=\"420\" height=\"295\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Shop for New Auto Parts at 1AAuto.com https:\/\/1aau.to\/c-137-a In this video, 1A Auto shows you how to replace head gaskets on a 2.5L engine in the 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 Subaru Outback This repair was done on a 2008 Subaru Outback 2.5i 2.5L and the process should be similar on the following vehicles: 2005 Subaru Outback 2006 Subaru Outback 2007 Subaru Outback 2008 Subaru Outback 2009 Subaru Outback \ud83d\udd27 List of tools used: \u2022 Flat Blade Screwdriver \u2022 Pry Bar https:\/\/1aau.to\/oi-1AXAA00020 \u2022 Complete Metric Wrench Set \u2022 Complete Metric Socket Set \u2022 Trim Tool Set https:\/\/1aau.to\/oi-1AXXX00006 \u2022 Oil Filter Wrench https:\/\/1aau.to\/oa-1AXAA00026 \u2022 3\/8 Inch Impact Gun \u2022 5\/8 Inch Spark Plug Socket \u2022 1\/2 Inch Breaker Bar \u2022 Ratchet \u2022 Socket Extensions \u2022 Torque Wrench https:\/\/1aau.to\/ov-1AXAA00044 \u2022 Anti-Freeze \u2022 Brake Parts Cleaner \u2022 Cloth Rags \u2022 Engine Oil \u2022 Rust Penetrant \u2022 Sandpaper \u2022 Center Punch \u2022 Floor Jack \u2022 Hammer \u2022 Jack Stands \u2022 Wire Brush https:\/\/1aau.to\/oe-1AXAA00079 Subscribe: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCVvE8kQTuZEykvMFZBVzftg?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our playlist: Subaru Repair videos from 1AAuto.com: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL37d7oWG6wDA9tJDDAx1xMnea35pxvvs4 Subaru Outback 2005-2009 2nd Generation: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL37d7oWG6wDBvlLSSzgnN0ZlbGVki46z7 \ud83d\udcf1 Download the 1A Auto Repair App for more videos, torque specifications, and car repair information: https:\/\/1aau.to\/appdownloadyt \ud83d\ude97 For More Info visit us at https:\/\/1aau.to\/h-N \u26a0 DISCLAIMER: While 1A Auto strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. 1A Auto is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3>Head Gasket Replacement Labor Time<\/h3>\n<p><strong>2.5L Engine<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>one side only = 6.5 hours<\/li>\n<li>both sides = 10.2 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3.0L Engine<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>one side only = 11.9 hours<\/li>\n<li>both side = 12.8 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do I need to remove the engine to replace the left hand head gasket? No. Does not require engine removal. 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