Forester 2006 - Bad Head Gaskets...maybe?

Veganpotter said:
Maybe they actually used different gaskets in Oz and Japan?
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My gaskets started going at about 165,000km in the Foz.
Dunno about the SVX, no paper work suggesting its been done and that's pushing 230,000kms. It is the unicorn engine though. :D
 
Veganpotter said:
That's earlier than normal
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Mine was around 106,000 km. It's mild, and 4 years later I've only added 5,000 km since relegating it as a rarely driven back-up car. Only topped up twice since January 2019, last time it was May 2020, a full year ago!

Anyway, 95% sure I'm getting my head gaskets done...
 
Veganpotter said:
That's earlier than normal🙃 Was it a low miles per year car?
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Not that much earlier than normal, 165,000kms is a bit over 100,000miles isn't it? I got another 20,000kms out of her before I did the gaskets, it was only a bit of a weep. never went through more than about 0.5L oil per 6months or so.
 
@Ben Up North you're right, that's the norm. I'm hoping the graphite OEM gaskets I have last me long enough to buy a used Wilderness Forester before selling. Or maybe one of the last XTs with a 4eat.
I'll probably give this to my sister when I'm done with it. She can make her son fix it😂
 
"veganpotter"
At 368000 kms I am waiting, but not hoping, for things to start falling off. Hopefully not along the French Line in June.........
Yes I have had a very good run out of it and it owes me zilch.
 
@ateday I think you have a phantom mechanic that stole your car and replaced your gaskets with MLS gaskets. Or you're totally clueless and you're driving a 2012 without knowing it🙃
 
My ex's grandfather thought he was a teenager born around the same time. It happens🙃
 
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