2001 Subaru Forester Head gasket repair

2001 SUBARU FORESTER
94,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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JMURRELL
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What price range should I expect to replace one or both head gaskets to fix a leaking head gasket? Also should I consider having the timing belt replaced at the same time with 94,000 miles on the car. And how much extra should the timing belt replacement cost.
May 5, 2008 at 4:21 AM
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SAGERJ
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Each head gasket is gong to run you about $20 while labor will be anywhere from $2000-$3000. You should change your timing belt around every 120,000 miles. Since the engine must be dismantle anyway to reach the HG's, it would be a good idea to get your timing belt changed in the process. This way you won't be paying them again for labor in a year or two for something they had to take off while changing the HG's anyway. The timing belt should only run you about $70.
Jul 23, 2008 at 4:05 AM
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