Subaru OEM Head Gasket Subaru Legacy / Outback 1996-1999 | 11044AA610

Product Fitment:

• 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5L DOHC

• 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS DOHC

• 1996–1999 Subaru Legacy 2.5L DOHC

• 1996–1999 Subaru Outback 2.5L DOHC

Overview

The Genuine Subaru OEM Head Gasket (Part #11044AA610) is the factory-original cylinder head gasket designed specifically for the 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L engine. Engineered to Subaru's exact specifications, this OEM replacement gasket ensures a perfect, leak-free seal between the cylinder head and engine block — restoring your engine to factory performance and reliability. If you're addressing the well-known head gasket concerns on the 2.5L EJ-series engine, trust only Genuine Subaru parts for a proper, lasting repair.

Key Features & Benefits

• Genuine Subaru OEM Quality — Manufactured to factory specifications, ensuring an exact fit and reliable seal that aftermarket gaskets cannot guarantee.
• Exact-Fit Design — Precisely engineered for the 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5L (EJ25) engine; no modification or trimming required for installation.
• Factory-Grade Materials — Constructed from durable, heat-resistant materials designed to withstand the thermal cycling and pressures of the EJ25 boxer engine.
• Restores Factory Sealing Performance — Re-establishes the original compression seal between cylinder head and block, preventing coolant or oil intrusion into the combustion chamber.
• Backed by Subaru's OEM Warranty — Genuine Subaru parts are covered under Subaru's standard OEM parts warranty when installed by an authorized dealer.
• Correct Part Number Guaranteed — Sourced directly from Subaru's parts catalog as Part #11044AA610, eliminating guesswork and compatibility risk.

What's Included

• 1x Genuine Subaru OEM Cylinder Head Gasket (Part #11044AA610)

Installation

Head gasket replacement on the Subaru 2.5L EJ25 engine is a major repair requiring removal of the cylinder head(s), resurfacing of the head and block mating surfaces, and proper torque sequencing during reassembly. Professional installation by a qualified mechanic or Subaru-trained technician is strongly recommended. Always replace head gasket bolts (stretch-to-yield bolts are not reusable), flush the cooling system, and use new coolant upon reassembly. Refer to the official Subaru service manual for torque specs and procedures specific to the 1998 Legacy 2.5L.