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Tiny
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I have the mechanics puzzled, can anyone help! 1998 Subaru legacy, 5 speed has been overheating. Blowing coolant out. We replaced thermostat, flushed rad, the dye test was negative for gasket problems, what shold I test for next. THe mechanic said that it could be the onset of a blown gasket and the dye test can't catch it yet? ANy ideas!
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Thursday, November 23rd, 2006 AT 6:41 AM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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Check and see if the water pump is circulating the coolant. Check for loose belt. You say the rad was flushed, was the engine flushed out without the thermastat in?
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Monday, February 26th, 2007 AT 2:48 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like a possible headgasket issue if it is a legacy GT with the 2.5l I would say that it is a good possibility.I would inspect the overfow bottle for any signs of oil residue and an exhaust smell. Probably not the awnswer you are looking for but its a very common problem for the 96 to 99 2.5l suby
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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 AT 1:55 PM

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