Thank you- I have a leak in the timing cover and my deale...
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Mike V.
303 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly.
May I ask whom I am chatting with today?
Customer
303 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\* just wrote the issue to your website, texting this might take years
Mike V.
303 days ago
Hi Rori, it's nice to meet you.
Is there any oil leaking from the head gaskets at this time?
Customer
303 days ago
No not at all, but they suggested because of the mileage i could be better off getting the head gasket replaced at the same time as they reseal the camshafts...do you think it is worth it. Its all coming to $3000- and they would need the car for 3 weeks if thy do that as well.My back struts have been replaced already as well, everything else has been done, transmission, [spark plugs](/topics-spark-plug/), the car is in good shape at 122,000=but I'm just wondering if I should do head gasket as well along with camshaft leak repair
Mike V.
303 days ago
This model isn't known for a lot of head gasket failures. I would have them only do the timing cover and the cam seals and call it good. In this particular case and since you really don't have anything leaking from those gaskets, I am going to say decline that work
Customer
303 days ago
Awesome. But when they take your engine out and keep it in the shop, how safe is it that they keep things together with that engine? Im nervous that I get back some new problem.It would be a week or two
Mike V.
303 days ago
We keep them separate and all the parts we remove with that engine. You might end up with a different issue, but it won't be due to the wrong parts or some part from some other engine going back into yours.
Customer
303 days ago
Okay thanks. O appreciate your help. Is there a way i can keep your name as 'my go to advisor' for my Subaru?
Mike V.
303 days ago
You can "like" me I believe after you rate my answer.
Otherwise I am not sure, it's not my site I just work on it.
Customer
303 days ago
Okay, but you have no idea how much you have helped,me. My car is my work horse, how bad is it for me to wait until spring to do this work? The leaking is only when the engine is really hot on long trips.
Mike V.
303 days ago
If you keep track of the oil level, you should be fine to be honest.
Customer
303 days ago
Okay, so O am not ruining the engine with oil leaks inside compartments ?Sorry O should be I.
Mike V.
303 days ago
No, not really, I mean you might be leaking a bit into the timing chain cover, but there should be oil in there to keep the chain lubed up.
Customer
303 days ago
Ok and it won't hurt the camshaft chambers either?
Mike V.
303 days ago
No, there aren't cam chambers, so you won't even notice any difference, you just want to keep the oil topped up.
Customer
303 days ago
Thank you so much Mike. I need to get a class in car mechanics 101! ,appreciate tour help.
Mike V.
303 days ago
You're very welcome.
Customer
303 days ago
Mike V. understood my situation well and helped with his experience to give me his professional opinion for my situation. I could tell by his responses that he had integrity and was trustworthy.
Mike V.
303 days ago
Thank you so much!
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