powderhound

If the previous owner was dumb enough to put a mis-sized tire on it they probably have'nt done the Tbelt. Get it done. And while they're at it get new cam seals, crank seal, H2O pump, and oil pump. PS are you sure it was just a flat tire? Sounds like it was in an accident...insurance companies like to buy new tires. Good Luck.

Are you kidding...500$? Unless it's wrapped around a tree it's worth it. DUH!

I just called Hansens and they quoted me around $700 for the cam seals, crank seal, oil pump gasket, and H2O pump. Seems high to me. He also said that they may have to replace the timing belt if it is oil saturated. Does this make sense to anyone? He also noted that it may in fact be the oil pump itself which of course will be even more. Anyway I've learned my lesson now shoulda had the whole thing done when I did the T-belt at 82K. Oh-well live and learn...and die broke. Any theories on why I haven't had this problem with my 92? I bought it at 142K it now has 345K and I've never replaced a seal or used much oil (1qt/3K). intrigueing, I'm in the School of Business. Just changed my major from Finance to Marketing...I know a marketing degree is lame but I've decided I'm far too creative to be a finance major.

Thanks intrigueing, I had the T belt done at 80K and they said the tensioner was leaking. Would that mean they replaced the crank seal? Also have you heard of Phoenix Foreign Car Service on Stewart St? I was told to take it there...most reputable Subaru mechanics in Dane county. Thanks again...gotta get to class now...on my bike.

Thanks people! The drips are hanging along the bottom of the t-belt cover and there is one drip that hangs on the pan. No signs of leakage from the back. Anyway we're going to have to open it up so what should I have done? I think I'll have them do the oil pump gasket, cam seals, and a new water pump? What say ye?

Yeah I know big suprise it's leaking oil but please help. I have a 98 Legacy L 2.2 MT with 103,000. I run mobil 1 (though if it keeps leaking I'll be switching to the cheap stuff). I changed the oil before a trip to Utah at 100K. Coming home the car started smoking at stops and smelled like burning oil. Sure enough got her home and it was a quart low. I tightened the bolts around the pan (surprisingly loose) but the problem continues. I haven't yet really gotten into looking but it is definately leaking at the front. I had the T-belt done at 80K and they replaced the crank seal (obviously...don't they all leak?). So basically I'm wondering how I can tell what's leaking? (ie the pan gasket, oil pump, or cam seals). I'm leary of taking it somewhere and getting the head gasket story. It doesn't use much coolant, no sweet smell, so I'm hopeful its not the head gasket...plus its a 2.2 not a 2.5 thank god. Also if anybody knows any worthy Suby mechanics in the Madison, WI area I would love to know them too. Thanks I'm sure you'll all be of great assistance. She can't die yet..my 92 has 345K and runs better than this 98. I demand 300K from my Subaru. Help!