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07-27-2009, 05:44 PM | #1 |
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Best way to fix oil leak
I had a diagnostic with my 2004 Subaru STi at IAG Performance and they told me there was an:
"Oil leak under timing cover...either cam seal or oil pump seal." IAG is over an hour away, and I am wondering if I can trust our local dealership www.sharrett.subaru.com in Hagerstown to find and fix the problem for me. Would it be cheaper or safer to take it to IAG or DNS Tuning to get this fixed? Is there anything I can do to maybe find / fix it myself?
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07-27-2009, 07:13 PM | #2 |
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How bad is the oil leak? How many miles do you have? Maybe time for a timing belt change while you're in there?
IMHO I believe most dealers are more than capable of replacing a seal, but it's not about that. It's about who you trust, and who you believe will fully cover a mess up should one occur. |
07-27-2009, 09:26 PM | #3 |
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Yes, definitely do the timing belt change. Try searching in the Mid Atlantic forum for dealership recommendations.
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07-27-2009, 11:52 PM | #4 | |
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07-28-2009, 08:51 AM | #5 |
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Frankly I wouldn't worry about it right now. When it gets closer to timing belt change time, do it then.
To do the cam or crank seals, you have to pull the timing belt which is not hard but time consuming. |
07-28-2009, 12:23 PM | #6 |
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+1. If you can't see a noticeable loss in oil level nor any leakage on the ground then it's not that bad. Change out the seal, if necessary, when the timing belt is due.
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07-28-2009, 12:46 PM | #7 |
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+1 for depending on severity of leakage. Personally I wouldn't be able to drive another 30k miles knowing that my car is leaking, but every ones situation differs...
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07-29-2009, 07:36 AM | #8 |
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When is timing belt change time?
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