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pgropp

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  1. @kwi_fozze: Yeah, I was told a new engine might be the way to go. Not too sure how much that would cost or where to get one from though. @jambun: Yeah, the radiator was definitely burped properly, we spent the whole morning doing that yesterday. I'm in Christchurch, but wouldn't a Subaru specialist be expensive? Like I'm after crazy cheap, I really don't have the money for the $800 at Repco, let alone $1500 at a Suby specialist. @joker: Yeah, as kwi_fozze said, the radiator blew (it was the plastic end cap, so just got a whole new radiator). Basically I'm in the situation of a) I need to spend a minimum amount, and b) if it's gonna cost upwards of $800, I might as well borrow some money and buy a newer car, and sell this for parts/scrap.
  2. Hi everyone. I'm having some issues with my Subaru, and a friend recommended I try this forum. Basically, a week ago the radiator blew in BK drive thru. We've since replaced the radiator as well as a transmission hose that had perished. However, the car is now overheating after about five minutes of driving. The radiator reservoir smells like fuel, the oil is fine, and the thermostat is working properly. The radiator reservoir is also filling up. We've been informed by a mechanic friend and my old man that it's likely a cracked head or blown head gasket. However, gasket kits and bolts were looking at about $800 at Repco. Money is the big issue for me, the car is nothing special, I just use it to get to work and back, and I've already spent over $300 fixing the other stuff this week. Not ideal straight after Christmas and a week in Aus. So my questions are: 1) How do I diagnose for sure whether it's a cracked head or blown gasket? 2) What's the best way to go about fixing either of these? 3) Where can I get reasonably priced parts? If they're second hand, how can I ensure they don't have the same issue? 4) How much is it likely to cost all up? The car specs are: Subaru Legacy Grandwagon 1996 2.5L Automatic Paid $2500 three years ago. Thank you for your help.
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