֍֍ Day 180 ֍֍
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not interested in going to work but I need the money for new truck tires so Espresso and off I go
Cistern?
WHAT IT GOT CHARLIE! I ran for an hour in the gross humidity before work. Temps will be around 100 this afternoon, so I am happy to get that done early.
We had no internet all day yesterday due to an 18 wheeler taking down some lines, which knocked out internet to the whole town. Xfinity originally said 12:30 PM restoration, then kept pushing it back two hours, and two hours, and two hours, and eventually it came back overnight. I'd have gone into work for the day had I known we'd have no internet all day. Those cocks.
We had no internet all day yesterday due to an 18 wheeler taking down some lines, which knocked out internet to the whole town. Xfinity originally said 12:30 PM restoration, then kept pushing it back two hours, and two hours, and two hours, and eventually it came back overnight. I'd have gone into work for the day had I known we'd have no internet all day. Those cocks.
Helped install many hundred square feets of hardwood floor in our rental yesterday. I’m sore as hell. Today I get to install Starlink™ internet from space and get back to my regular job. Probably a bike ride later.
"They" said to do your airbag recall replacement on our '06 Outback.
It's free, "they" said.
Unfortunately the cracked timing belt and leaky head gaskets* the concurrent inspection uncovered are not free.
*I knew we were ready for timing belt because of mileage (110,000) and suspected head gaskets too. All we've done in our 13 years of ownership prior is change oil, brakes and wheel bearings so I guess we were due...
Ugh, that's a goddamn N+1 right there, not that I ride bikes anymore.
#SubaruDealer
#AtLeastWeHave4Carsfor2Drivers
#DeferTheDeferredMaintenace
#ComparisonShopWithIndependentRepairCenter
#FML
It's free, "they" said.
Unfortunately the cracked timing belt and leaky head gaskets* the concurrent inspection uncovered are not free.
*I knew we were ready for timing belt because of mileage (110,000) and suspected head gaskets too. All we've done in our 13 years of ownership prior is change oil, brakes and wheel bearings so I guess we were due...
Ugh, that's a goddamn N+1 right there, not that I ride bikes anymore.
#SubaruDealer
#AtLeastWeHave4Carsfor2Drivers
#DeferTheDeferredMaintenace
#ComparisonShopWithIndependentRepairCenter
#FML
What's the *newest* Subaru you've seen with the head gasket issue? They keep claiming with each new gen that it's no longer an issue... but color me skeptical.
QFTMFT
I don't think they've been an issue for a long time now.
Then again those issues could be masked for leaking sunroofs, bad oil consumption and other problems. Get a turbo ej2** and you'll never had that problem because proper metal gaskets*.
**though you'll risk catastrophic engine failure because reasons.
That's why I'm asking... 'cause I'm not sure I believe *any* of their claims any more.
Not sure if it's Tuesday or more Monday, do not like.
Timing belt and head gaskets at 110k? I'm going to stop complaining about my Tacoma, yikes.
My neighbors have a much newer outback '15ish? which had gasket issues last summer, so I'm going to say 15 years (13 with us) was a good run, but that is some planned obsolescence / bullshit for sure...
Last day gives me Le Sads. Red eye back to reality/mainland tonight.
Friends don't let friends buy Subarus.
Our '97 finally called our hand around 140K back in... 2008, maybe? It needed a clutch also, so for $1500 we had clutch, head gaskets, and all seals done... and that car still sits in the driveway and starts right up on the rare occasion we need to use it.
Ugh, this thread reminds me i need to find a mechanic that will deal with bad axles on the Acura. Fucking cars. 
haha what it do phoney baloney
working, not too hard, from home. Came back from vacay with a cold- actually got it on day 4 of vacay. fully vaccinated so likely not the 'rona, but took a test anyways. turns out my boss and her kid also got sick last week, meaning some shitlord at work gave it to me before I brought it with me across the country. kids are thus far OK, so I'm unconcerned other than not being able to get on the bike, which makes it like a week and a half at this point
working, not too hard, from home. Came back from vacay with a cold- actually got it on day 4 of vacay. fully vaccinated so likely not the 'rona, but took a test anyways. turns out my boss and her kid also got sick last week, meaning some shitlord at work gave it to me before I brought it with me across the country. kids are thus far OK, so I'm unconcerned other than not being able to get on the bike, which makes it like a week and a half at this point
My bosses and their kids are sick with a strep throat so I am guessing that is a common plague these days.haha what it do phoney baloney
working, not too hard, from home. Came back from vacay with a cold- actually got it on day 4 of vacay. fully vaccinated so likely not the 'rona, but took a test anyways. turns out my boss and her kid also got sick last week, meaning some shitlord at work gave it to me before I brought it with me across the country. kids are thus far OK, so I'm unconcerned other than not being able to get on the bike, which makes it like a week and a half at this point
Turns out what I thought was chigger bites was actually folliculitis. Saw a doc yesterday who gave me some souped up anti-inflammatories and a topical antibiotic. After three applications, the rash seems to be stabilizing. It's still itchy as fuck though, and I haven't slept through the night in a week.
What sucks even more is that I had taken this week off to recover from three months of homeschooling now that kids are in day camps. I had planned to ride everyday. But the thought of breaking a sweat makes me break into a sweat!
On the bright side, I managed to get an appointment for shot #2 tomorrow. And a haircut appointment.. though it'll be at 7am...
What sucks even more is that I had taken this week off to recover from three months of homeschooling now that kids are in day camps. I had planned to ride everyday. But the thought of breaking a sweat makes me break into a sweat!
On the bright side, I managed to get an appointment for shot #2 tomorrow. And a haircut appointment.. though it'll be at 7am...
We've had 3 in 3 weeks all 2009, 2.5I Non-turbo. 1 Sedan 2 wagons. All 200K plus miles. The turbo cars rarely seem to fail at the head gasket, but oi lleaks galore. The valve cover, oil pressure switch, oil pan, oil cooler gasket and Turbo drain hose...
Yep - 2.5l is a given.
Apparently even the internet can't agree when this issue was resolved. Which prompted my question...
Sounds like it was finally fixed with the 2.0L.Yep - 2.5l is a given.
Apparently even the internet can't agree when this issue was resolved. Which prompted my question...
Subaru Head Gasket Problems - What Models Does The Problem Affect & What Are The Signs?
The Subaru is notorious for head gasket problems. Here we discuss the models that are affected, signs and symptoms of the issue, and the cost to fix it.
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those guys have kids too? i thought they were just workaholics. I don't think this is strep, just congestion, initial sore throat (passed) and cough (also passed). If I could kick the congestion, I might be OK.
I'd never heard of a 2.0l having the issue... but I'm not all that surprised.Sounds like it was finally fixed with the 2.0L.
Subaru Head Gasket Problems - What Models Does The Problem Affect & What Are The Signs?
The Subaru is notorious for head gasket problems. Here we discuss the models that are affected, signs and symptoms of the issue, and the cost to fix it.
The only motor they produced that was apparently bulletproof was the old 2.2l.
Noontime Monkeys.
Not nearly as hot as yesterday, thank the geebus. I am in the office and am reminded why I hate this place.
Not nearly as hot as yesterday, thank the geebus. I am in the office and am reminded why I hate this place.
I think it generally hovers around 40ms, but it has hit 340ms today at some point. I'm not quite back to work just yet, so I have no idea how that will affect being connected to servers and such while doing my job.
They have staff - au-pair, maids, landscapers, ...
1500 for head gasket, clutch and seals....wutttttt. jelly
Well, they had to pull the motor to do the head gasket, and the clutch at that point was simply the parts cost, since that shit is all right there when the motor is pulled. And while the motor is out and easily accessible, you may as well have all the cam seals and other Subaru-oil-leaky parts replaced.
Might as well get a refurbed short block at that point.Well, they had to pull the motor to do the head gasket, and the clutch at that point was simply the parts cost, since that shit is all right there when the motor is pulled. And while the motor is out and easily accessible, you may as well have all the cam seals and other Subaru-oil-leaky parts replaced.
Took Haley and two friends to a super-park about 25min south for most of the day. They covered picnic table area has plugs readily available. I think someone thought this through... Managed to get work done for most of today.
113 Freedoms registered. Supposed to keep rolling like this through the 4th of July.