mattkshook Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Not a first time Subaru Owner, I myself have owned both an 01, and 02 Legacy. This is however, the first time I've really dealt with a 2nd gen. My my roommate just bought a 98 LGT, 2.5 5speed with 160K for 900 bucks on my recommendation. (Hes been trying to find something a little more reliable than his 02 bagged s10.) Only problems with the car are a window switch is broken but functional, power antenna is stuck up, the shifter bushings are so loose i thought i was in neutral and not first when i got in it, and most of all, a mild oil leak (on a scale of 1-10[worse], about a 5). Guy we got it from said it spun timing, and he bought it from a dude for 150 bucks. Guy did timing, replaced damaged parts, head gaskets, water pump, etc. He stated he wanted to get it running and have a quick turn around as he didn't have the time to dick around with it with his kids, work, and family life. Car has no smoke from tailpipe, radiator, or crankcase or oil filler. I have pulled the timing covers and verified he has done timing, and that the leak is not coming from any seals up there. The oil filter is on good, and from what i can tell, the leak is not coming from the oil pan. I just changed the plugs last night as P0304 (C4 Misfire) CEL was popping up, and thought it may as well be done, but there was no abnormal burning on them. Looking at the bottom of the engine, from what I can see there is no head gasket leakage, its hard for me to see the top (so many vacuum lines compared to mine), but it doesn't appear to be from there. We are changing the oil tonight, as the oil in it seems to be of really, really shitty quality and seems very thin, although there is no coolant in there. Just wondering, where should be the next places to check for this damn leak! Thanks in advance for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4babe13 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Valve cover gaskets, crank seal , oil pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattkshook Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 valve cover gaskets may be leaking from the back... Ill check, but wouldn't i notice Oil under the timing cover if it were the oil pump or crank seal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4babe13 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Yes you would, i didnt know if you saw anything there. Where are you seeing a leak? Oil on the ground? Or gathering on the bottom of the oil pan? And ,not trying to insult, justasking, are you sure its oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattkshook Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Yes, it is oil, spots on the ground after sitting overnight about 3-6in diameter. Wherever the leak is, it does get on the exhaust, and also, seems to collect to and drip off of the jack up plate. Also, know it is leaking oil because that is the only fluid that goes away over time, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4babe13 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Check the drain plug , if the crush.washer isnt there or if its really worn itll leak, check your axles seals, theyre notorious. Have you gotten under there and looked up? Can you follow it to the highest point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattkshook Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Haven't really gotten too far up under it, all I can tell is it isn't coming from the front two pistons forward. It will be jacked up tonight, and a good flashlight in hand, but it also didn't appear to be the crush washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattkshook Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Well, I retract my previous statement. Here are the leaks, and somehow they culminate into one puddle, and do not leak into the timing cover... Im confused. Backside of timing cover, facing front of car. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tweekshook/S__CB41.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tweekshook/S__CB411.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subikid90 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 That would be your cam seals. They suck to replace but there is no difficulty to replacing them just a bunch of time needed. -Subikid90 1997 Legacy GT 5spd & EJ251 w/EJ25D heads ~10.5CR 1998 Legacy GT Limited waiting for EJ22T hybrid swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4babe13 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I agree with ^. I cant 100 percent tell from the pictures but that is what it looks like. Mybe try and snap a few more pictures (less blurry) if you can. But if you want to check yourself, just take the couple 10mm bolts out and take off your covers and you should be able to tell if your cam seals are leaking, but to be certain you can take the sprockets off. I cant tell from the pictures if your valve covers gaaskets are leaking too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 22, 2011 I Donated Share Posted August 22, 2011 Your cam seals are leaking. If you replace them, its best to do the timing belt and water pump with it since it has to come off anyways -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattkshook Posted August 22, 2011 Author Share Posted August 22, 2011 I appreciate all the responses. Was hard to take pictures at night while lying under car, lol. As I already stated, there is no oil inside the front cover at all, and timing/wp was literally done less than 1k miles ago. Looks like a weekend of work for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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