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Old 20-07-2008, 09:05 AM
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Hi All

Have blown a Head gasket on my V3 STI RA. Any suggestions on what Gaskets to get ? Will be upgrading to ARP head studs etc, but was unsure if I should go aftermarket metal gaskets or genuine STI ?

Also any pointers on other items to look at while the engine is out. Car has done 65,000km

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Old 20-07-2008, 09:24 AM
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While engine out i think its best to do all internal work, Heads to be shaved ported and polished full service get some after market cams as a package.

* STI head gaskets and ARP head studs thats what im using.
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Old 20-07-2008, 09:48 AM
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Subaru headgaskets are the best, genuine headgaskets for your model should be a ss laminate, best ensure block is still true and definately skim heads(bare minimum).

If engine has comsumed coolant don`t let it sit, drop coolant, remove plugs, squirt some WD40 down the holes and spin engine over, repeat. You don`t want coolant sitting in the bores.
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Genuine Head Gaskets.
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Old 21-07-2008, 09:43 PM
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Thanks for the info. Will track down the Head gaskets this week. Any ideas where to get the ARP head studs ?
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