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Old May 19, 2025 | 08:44 PM
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Hi all,

I've just gone to do my first spark plug change on the car. Engines at 50k and I've done about 10k of that in my ownership. Cylinder 3 coil boot covered in very dark sludgey oil. Hoping this is just a seal and not something more sinister! Car seems to be running fine so assuming its seal but wanted a second opinion. Not actually pulled the plug yet couldn't find my socket.


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Old May 20, 2025 | 08:40 AM
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there are a number of seals that make up the rocker cover set with the spark plug seal being one of them........buy full kit (genuine Subaru) and change them out
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Old May 20, 2025 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by stockcar
there are a number of seals that make up the rocker cover set with the spark plug seal being one of them........buy full kit (genuine Subaru) and change them out
Speak to Alyn @ AS Performance. He will be able to tell you what kit you need.
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