scottsheppard@videotron.ca

Turns out I am likely ok...this little bugger was the culprit spraying oil everywhere. Looking thru the access hole on top of tranny, the inside looks dry and no oil...

Well, confirmed. I took the sensor off and tried to bow a bit of air thru it with the air knozzle....oil came out of there likes Texas well...off to buy two so I can replace both...

Hey folks Per my last post on another thread, I thought my recent head gasket job with all the various seals and gaskets got messed up as I have a good leak dribbling away...I thought rear main was botched...when I took the intake manifold off I saw this...could it be that simple? If so, what is that sensor....looks like it even leaking up thru plastic electrical connection....similar to the oil sensor issue common on these ...anyone with any ideas or experience?

This was my orig seal before removal and after a quick power wash

@xdeadeye....I am sure you will be fine. Mine had over 200k and the crank was likely worn....I have ordered some sleeves to try out....

yes, topped up oil, started engine and went for little drive...dribbling began...the small diamond access port looked pretty clean--never touched it...does anyone one know if the crank on the 01 legacy is the same as the 2007 (dimension wise?)...silver seal sells a 2.5 L chrome sleeve that I may put on if it fits a 2007 EJ251 engine... thanks scott

Pardon the thread revival but may as well add rather than cover new ground...I just did an ej25 with head gaskets, valve covers etcetera and the rear main seal...I used the fel pro....I thought it was in the same place and perfectly Flush....leaks worse than ever now. Anyone have any experience with these seals? Assuming it was the rear seal....I did the oil separator with right stuff gasket maker....gurrrrr another weekend pulling the engine! I guess next time use Subaru genuine seals? Kind regards Scott

fix the engine---ensure you use the multi layer steel head gasket--either a felpro or 6 star. Good to go. I just did my fist head gasket and the hardest part was re-installing the engine (lining up the mounting bolts)...lots of good info out there. If you can do it yourself, you can do the heads and t belt, idler pulleys etc all for under 4oo bucks in parts ...just my thoughts...then again not everyone likes playing with cars. Paying for someone else to do it is a tuff swallow but still cheaper than starting all over with a different veh.

seem to be getting the typical 851 codes, no cruise etc etc...has anyone replaced this switch? If so, how much of a pain is it with the exhaust still in place ?? thanks scott

Rock Auto has great stuff. I bought a few of the Gates Kits for well under 100 bucks and it came with all new bearings, tensioner and made in the USA belt. The bearings were from the same outfit Suraru sources from. Just sayin...

the old wagon has served well to date (appx 270 000 Km;s),,,have kept the head gasket magic goop in the coolant as advised by subaru and given it regular care. Now that we are looking for a good car for my son I am considering handing over the soob while we look for another. I have since lost touch with the state of head gasket repairs in general, but wonder if we are just on borrowed time? If it does go and I redo the gaskets, what has been the average life of the ej25 overall? I believe it is not as high mileage as the ej22? appreciate your comments. scott

thanks for all the help folks:)...most appreciated. it looks about as straight forward as I thought... cheers scott

yes, just the rear hub--complete assy....I have no patience (or press) to remove bearings...would teh new seal already be installed on teh new hub assembly? cheers and thanks scott

Having trouble with this post...I purchased two complete hub/housing/bearing assy's for the car to hopefully replace the rub/drone noise. Are special tools required for this replacement. I ask because I came across a site that appeared to use a spec subaru tool...I may do calipers pads at same time... cheers scott

thanks...hopefully will be able to remove without having to drill out the bolts...is there in fact a gasket between the two sides? s