barrow72000 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 uh oh.....i got an oil leak right above my oil filter....i have no idea how to fix an oil leak or even where to start....does this mean my engine is done for?....should i have a pro do it, which i really dont want? any info would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiemech85 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 "any info would help" back at you! front crank seal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrow72000 Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 all i know is that the leak is directly above the oil filter its been leaking down on top of it, i replaced the filter to make sure it wasnt that but there is still oil all over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 First of All... if it is an EA82... Check the Seal of the Main Pulley of the Timin´ Belts... And do it NOW! Because oil in the Timin´ Belts, drive ´em to Break... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrow72000 Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 there is no excess of oil just a little black that comes off on my finger so i dont think its near the main pulley on the timing belt so any other clues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 is it possible for pictures? the best way to figure out where its coming from is to clean the engine as best you can(spotless if possible ). some DIY carwashes have pressure washers you can use that spray a water and a degreaser. I use foamy engine brite in the aerosol cans most of the time but the easiest way is take it to a car wash, if you do that make SURE you cover up the air intake, and cover/seal the distributor(unless you wanna wait for it to dry out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 there is no excess of oil just a little black that comes off on my finger so i dont think its near the main pulley on the timing belt so any other clues welcome to the world of old school subarus the only time i worry is when mine isn't leaking oil just make sure not to run it dry on the other hand if you find it it shouldn't be hard to fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Front main seal - you'll have to pull the timing belts and covers to inpsect it. On the bright side it's a cheap part. $10 or so. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxrflyboy Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Try the easy things first. IIRC, the oil pressure switch is right on top or in front of the filter mounting. They can p!$$ like a racehorse sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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