jonathan909 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Looking for a set for the '01 Forester. Rock has Mahle MLM at a significantly better price than I can get OEM from the dealer. Comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana tom Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 $70.88 delivered . Subaru O.E. #642 head gaskets Genuine Subaru MLS Head Gasket Set Legacy Forester Outback Impreza Baja 2.5 SOHC ( 132854879269 ) EBAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan909 Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 Thank you, but you did not answer the question. It could be a better answer than the one I'm looking for, though, so let's break it down. 70.88 USD + 16.52 USD (shipping to Canada) = 87.40 USD = 115.41 CAD Mahle: 78.68 CAD + 5.30 CAD (shipping as part of a larger order) = 83.98 CAD For comparison, my local dealer is quoting 179.12 CAD for pair (of #633). So I can get OEM gaskets from ebay for a 37% higher price than these Mahle MLMs. Back to the original question: Does anyone have any experience with the Mahle gasket that would indicate the cost saving is or isn't worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) My advice is the few dollars saved is not worth the risk. Do know Mahle manufacture chainsaw engine cylinders that have a good reputation for quality. Edited October 13, 2019 by john in KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Pin Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I have used fel pro head gasket kits with good success for years. I do like the Subaru cam gaskets and thermostats and ASIS water pump timing kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Put a Mahle gasket in one hand and an oem in the other. The only difference you'll find in them is the numbers printed on the upper corner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike104 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 If you go OEM don't use the 11044AA633 gasket as it is the same kind installed that fails. Use a 643 or 770 (last three numbers) as those are MLS gaskets. FelPro have been used by some with good success. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I have never tried Mahle. I've always had good luck with FelPro head gaskets. Make sure both surfaces are super clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan909 Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, john in KY said: My advice is the few dollars saved is not worth the risk. Do know Mahle manufacture chainsaw engine cylinders that have a good reputation for quality. On one hand, that makes perfect, reliable, practical sense. On the other, if nobody tries the Mahle future generations will search here in vain for the answer to this question. So I'm going to try them. For the children. Edited October 14, 2019 by jonathan909 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, jonathan909 said: So I'm going to try them. For the children. Way to go. Everything we have today good and bad is because someone experimented. Don't forget to post the results even if it is a year from now, otherwise no one will know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan909 Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 I'll try to remember, but if I fail to, I'm sure someone will find this post and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I've used them on several dozen engines, Subaru and otherwise. If you have a problem with them you did something wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan909 Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 7 hours ago, 86BRATMAN said: I've used them on several dozen engines, Subaru and otherwise. If you have a problem with them you did something wrong. Excellent - thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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