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Reddit mentions of Fel-Pro HS26170PT1 Head Gasket Set

Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4

We found 4 Reddit mentions of Fel-Pro HS26170PT1 Head Gasket Set. Here are the top ones.

Fel-Pro HS26170PT1 Head Gasket Set #2
    Features:
  • PROPRIETARY COATING -- Exclusive coating helps withstand rougher sealing surface finishes up to 80 Ra
  • SUPERIOR SEAL -- Precise embossed sealing beads at all vital areas to eliminate leak paths
  • MULTI-LAYERED STEEL CONSTRUCTION -- Multiple layers of stainless steel maintain sealing stress and accommodate head lift
  • UNIQUE COMBUSTION SEAL -- Accommodates high cylinder pressures and head movement encountered with engines
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES -- Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
Specs:
Height1 Inches
Length23.4 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateMarch 2008
Weight1.47 Pounds
Width10.4 Inches
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Found 4 comments on Fel-Pro HS26170PT1 Head Gasket Set:

u/diggitywat · 2 pointsr/subaru

My friend and I had limited knowledge of Subaru engines before we dove into my overhaul. We decided it was worth it to pull the engine out. It needed a lot of high mileage maintenance.

Felpro Gasket set $130 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C2AISU/ref=od_aui_detailpages02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Timing Kit $150 -
http://www.amazon.com/Gates-TCKWP307-Engine-Timing-Water/dp/B003TUCFT2/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_img_z

I also did clutch, flywheel, spark plugs, wires, thermostat, and a few other things I'm probably forgetting. I believe that my costs, including the machine work and refreshing my heads, was around $600-700. Considerable savings over taking it to a shop or dealer.

There are more than enough how-to videos and forum write-ups to keep even a newbie mechanic from loosing his/her mind. Gasket failure rates are insane for these years of Subaru, lots of people have been in your shoes. A quick search of "subaru head gasket" on youtube will bring up tons of stuff. Many videos are of people doing the repairs with the engine still in the car. In my opinion, you "might as well" pull the engine all the way out, since you really only have a few fasteners left. Engine mounts, pitch stop, and the bolts/nuts holding the transmission to the engine.
With the engine out, it just makes the rest of your job a lot easier. And you can stand in your engine bay, and that's fun.

Best of luck!

u/n0exit · 1 pointr/MechanicAdvice

Here's what a new head gasket kit will include:

Kit on Amazon

If the guy bought only the head gaskets, then they didn't replace all the other casket, that come in a kit. That they did the whole kit rather than just the head gaskets is good. Better, according to everyone else, that that they did the head bolts too.

u/brookie12 · 1 pointr/SubaruForester

I have a 98 and had to have my head gaskets done. I had a friend who works on Subarus for fun so he did it for significantly cheaper. The shop I worked at gave me an estimate of about $1500 +parts so if you can I'd try to find a smaller mechanics shop or get a friends recommendation with a Subaru "expert" and maybe get a deal. If you went and bought parts they might charge you slightly less. If you do get Fel-Pro. Check your specific model for fit but this is what the pros will use and it's what I used. Honestly I'd buy this anyways and have whoever you use make them put these parts in. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C2AISU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cEIpyb6P0RDAW