3 Common Problems I Faced After Installing a Reconditioned Forester Engine (And How I Fixed Them)

After installing a reconditioned Subaru Forester engine, I was thrilled to get back on the road, but within a week, I noticed oil spots on my driveway. This is a common problem with replacement Subaru Forester engines, especially from third-party suppliers who may cut corners. In my case, the leak came from the valve cover gasket, which was either reused or poorly installed during the rebuild. I had assumed a rebuilt Subaru Forester engine would have all new seals, but I learned that some shops use refurbished parts to keep costs down, which can lead to issues like this, particularly with lightly refurbished or used Subaru Forester engines.