SUBARU3 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hey all: Just a quick question........does a 1999 Forester Phase 2/2.5 have the same plastic oil separator plate on the back, as the mid-90s 2.2s? Or did they change it to metal? So then is the metal replacement plate the same for the 2.2s and the 2.5s? Thanks! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 As far as I know any EJ seperator plate will fit any other EJ. 99 forester probably will have the balck plastic plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 Thanks much. Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I owned a 99 Forester. It definitely has the idiotic plastic separator plate. It is guaranteed to warp and leak oil. The engine or transmission has to be pulled to replace it. So, if you ever have the chance, replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 the separator plates are all the same, but the newer ones also require different screws some times (or all the time?). not sure if that depends on the "old one" or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 the separator plates are all the same, but the newer ones also require different screws some times (or all the time?). not sure if that depends on the "old one" or not? There are different style seperator plates, all interchange, 2 use the same screws. Cast Aluminum- uses phillips head screw oldest style don't leak Plastic- uses phillips head screws middle years, big leakers Stamped steel- uses different bolts 6mm thread 10mm head latest update, what dealers sell now Hope that clears it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 those dirt bags - i wondered what was up with that - selling those freaking new ones that need screws! nice info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBARU3 Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Thanks all......great info! I have 4 NOS cast aluminum ones, so I appear to have the best ones to replace it with. Thanks! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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