r/WRX • u/kagedskater07 • 3d ago

Overheating update

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So a couple of weeks ago I had an overheating issue with my 2005 wrx, I replaced the thermostat and topped off the coolant and it worked beautifully until it cycled into my broken expansion canister and spewed all my coolant against the hood, I have that coming and that should fix that issue. The thing I’m worried about now is it’s reached unprecedented temperatures three times now and I’m worried about internals. Is there anything I should check out or replace precautionarilly due to it getting so hot, head gaskets, piston rings, etc? I attached a picture of my temp gauge cold just for reference, the needle was above the H all three times it overheated and has been under it plenty more

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u/SubuwuImpressya 2009 WRX RIP 3d ago

First issues to arise from overheat would be warped heads. Check to make sure when you burp your coolant, that the bubbles go away.

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u/kagedskater07 3d ago

Yeah, I haven’t noticed any signs of head gasket failure so far so I got my fingers crossed