Repair of a 1996 subaru Legacy 2.2

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Asked by Matthew Jun 22, 2020 at 07:31 PM about the 1996 Subaru Legacy L Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Considering purchasing a 1996 Legacy 2.2 wagon.
Car runs and drives great and has no rust. Cost of
purchase of car is 750$. The major mechanical
problem isca major oil leak. From the back/
bottom of engine and its dripping on the exhaust.I
was told it was a seal. What is the cost of repairing
this. Does the engine need to be removed?

3 Answers

I would pass as the cost to repair will probably end up being a couple of grand for a mechanic to do it. The head gaskets are probably also leaking.

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What someone tells you is wrong, and what is actually wrong, may be two different things, you won't know until you start working on it. If you *really* want an old Subaru project car, great, but if you're really looking for cheap reliable transportation I would avoid this one.

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Ken has a good point. People lie or they are ignorant which is why I always stay away from cars "that just need this one little thing fixed".

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