Why am I posting: I am a Dad in the Northeast trying to help his son in Logan Utah (Starving Student) with a 2007 Outback.
Although negligence plays a part in this, it is irrelevant right now. Ignorance and attention span isn't helping either but suffice it to say understanding vehicles isn't one of my boys gifts.
The VIN decoder says the motor is (was?) a EJ253 2.5 Liter; 4 Cylinder (H4); 16 Valve; Single Over-Head Camshaft (SOHC).
Details are sketchy but it was driven for an unknown amount of time with low oil. I believe the camshaft seal blew at which point it was towed to a garage in Logan UT where it was partially disassembled for diagnosis. An estimate of $2,200 was given to replace the head and cam but other damage may have happened so price could go up a lot.
My concern is not knowing/trusting the garages assessment but I have no way to confirm, based on the pictures, if anything is seized, be it soft or hard.
My Questions:
Although not ideal, is finding a used motor less risky, given limited funding.
Does anyone know of a place to source a used motor in the upper Utah region.
Does anyone know of a reputable mechanic in the upper Utah region.
ANY advice would be greatly appreciated.
Although negligence plays a part in this, it is irrelevant right now. Ignorance and attention span isn't helping either but suffice it to say understanding vehicles isn't one of my boys gifts.
The VIN decoder says the motor is (was?) a EJ253 2.5 Liter; 4 Cylinder (H4); 16 Valve; Single Over-Head Camshaft (SOHC).
Details are sketchy but it was driven for an unknown amount of time with low oil. I believe the camshaft seal blew at which point it was towed to a garage in Logan UT where it was partially disassembled for diagnosis. An estimate of $2,200 was given to replace the head and cam but other damage may have happened so price could go up a lot.
My concern is not knowing/trusting the garages assessment but I have no way to confirm, based on the pictures, if anything is seized, be it soft or hard.
My Questions:
Although not ideal, is finding a used motor less risky, given limited funding.
Does anyone know of a place to source a used motor in the upper Utah region.
Does anyone know of a reputable mechanic in the upper Utah region.
ANY advice would be greatly appreciated.
