I now have the famous Subaru (EJ25) with the mysterious overheat - I'm working on the logistics today (engine hoist, labeling) and will post pictures as I go along.
In the auto world, I am a certified "shade-tree-oil-change" mechanic that can change oil filters and top up fluids - I have wrenched a bit on motorcycles, but the car is like playing with a Tonka truck in comparison.... In a way looking forward to this experience.
My diagnostics:
I went to lunch after 1.5 years, no problems with this car - drove around running errands after eating - got back to work - parked my car and as I reached for the key, saw the thermostat just under the "H". Had the typical denial, anger and acceptance cycle - then went back into work.
Drove it home that evening, cell-phone ready to call the tow truck - BUT.... it made it home??
I had a new thermostat put it, drove it down the highway (20+ miles) and it overheated, so I took it back and had a radiator put in it, drove it on the highway, same overheat.....
My symptoms are:
1) Overheat - not consistent, but mostly after highway miles - returns to regular temp quickly.
2) Bubbles in overflow tank.
3) Top radiator hose hot, bottom cold.
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