oil leak where to look first
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oil leak where to look first
need some help please guys before i start stripping parts of the car,were is the most commen place subarus leak oil besides rocker cover gaskets,there is oil on top near the power steering pump,on the sump,and the manifold at the front,as it looks like its been running down the underbody of the car,so if any of you guys no were i should look first before i strip parts to find the leak would be a great help.thank ste
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just had a quick look and it looks like its comeing from the bottom of the cambelt cover so would say its camshaft oil seals and crankshaft,rocker covers are ok,will take it to a mates garage and get him to look at it proper as the oil has been leaking for some time and has gone all under the car, and the guy i got the car of said he just topped it up with oil when it got low,well thats not the case with me will get it sorted asap.ste
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Have you checked the power steering pump at all... it sounds like its coming from your power steering res... this is common to leak on classic models.... check the rubber pipe bit first, as this is where mine was leaking from (just replaced with new pipe and clamped it down with jubalee clips.
But the seals can also go on the PAS pump, which means replacing with a newer power steering pump
But the seals can also go on the PAS pump, which means replacing with a newer power steering pump
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You should be able to tell If its power steering fluid redish color well known for the oring giving up, also the front crank seal in the oil pump is another dodgy one if you're place it as above not a big job but then the cam belt has to come of. And wail your at it, if it is that check the 3 screws on back of the oil pump 12 O'Clock 2 O'Clock infact check all of them, if its never been off there will be deffo will be some lose saves you buying another block when the oil pressure drops
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need some help please guys before i start stripping parts of the car,were is the most commen place subarus leak oil besides rocker cover gaskets,there is oil on top near the power steering pump,on the sump,and the manifold at the front,as it looks like its been running down the underbody of the car,so if any of you guys no were i should look first before i strip parts to find the leak would be a great help.thank ste
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