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Eric (not verified)    December 13, 2024 - 12:18PM

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I have a 2011 WRX 4-door... nothing aftermarket. Recently, almost home, the engine starts to smoke and barely moves the car. Come to find out, had to replace the head gasket, along with all the fun stuff when you pull the engine out - timing belt, water pump, oil pan.
When I got it back, the mechanic says i shouldn't run the car hard "they aren't meant to be driven hard." Hmm, thought the WRX line was built JUST for that. (Btw, I love the base over the STi because you can tune it and it'll still be cheaper, but a lot faster)
Anyway, after I leave, I heard a weird noise coming from the engine, every time I engaged the clutch. I took it back and he says he didn't hear anything, so I took it as the breaking in period of the new clutch.
Still, all this work - $6K... not fun. (But cheaper than most repairs)
If anyone thinks I should worry, let me know. 140K miles for a 2011.

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