2009 Subaru Forester with 185k. At 180k I had it in the shop to replace the timing belt and all the other bits, and to address a severe oil leak. Turns out the oil was leaking from one of two... for lack of a better term, plugs. Bolt that went into the engine and I have no idea what its purpose is. Anyhow, 5k after this maintenance the same severe oil leak occurs. Took it back to the shop. Looks like a cracked block. While running oil just seems to come out of the block near the crankshaft position sensor. Terrible news. The mechanic said he will try to 'repair' it with some JB Weld, which we know is a temporary fix. Looks like its time to shop for an engine. I put in a new transmission (MT) less than a year ago, and with only two more payments left on it, I think replacing the engine is a good investment. Maybe I'll get at least another 100k out of it. I don't have a question, just venting mainly