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I'm ready to do this now...
OK, I'm ready to tackle this portion of my list of repairs... This is part one of two in ending several oil leaks... Today the list consists of:
1) Rocker cover gasket set 2) New Plugs 3) New timing belt 4) ALL front engine seals (Cam seals, oil pump seal... anything else?) Is there anything else I should replace at the same time that I'm replacing the rocker covers? After looking at the pictures, it looks like the cam seals are replaceable at the same time... is that correct, or is that something that should be done at a different time? |
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RockAuto also lists about 4 different makes of timing belts for our cars. They are only about $15 cheaper than Subaruparts.com for the Gates belt. Oddly, there is another Gates Belt that is the same price as subaruparts.com. Does anyone have a suggestion about these parts? Thanks. Clarke |
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Don't forget to have something to clean all the oil off the floor!
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BTW I still have to order the parts, but not sure from where. Two places are listed over here to order. Which one is the better one, I am not bothered about the price, but I need one which is good and lasts longer. What parts should I have to order to change only on one side (driver's side) and do you think its a good idea to replace spark plugs too at the same time? -Pavan Last edited by pavanbabut; 04-20-2006 at 08:29 PM. |
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chiketd, that pic of the exposed camshafts is beautiful! Great write up, so good i may just attempt it on my own! Oh is there a special grease that should be applied when reinstalling the new seals (rubber gaskets essentially right?)
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OEM everything here.
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thanks, -Pavan Last edited by pavanbabut; 04-23-2006 at 04:05 PM. |
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Valve cover gaskets
Its funny that this thread about replacing the valve cover gaskets was here the same time I replaced mine. Its true that it is a 5 difficulty out of 10. The rear bolts give you the most trouble and you will spend the most time getting those off and on. I took off the undercarriage cover and tighten some from the bottom as well. And if you are thinking of replacing the spark plugs this is the time to do so because you will now have much more room to do so and it will take less then 5 minutes a plug to exchange them. I had the Bosch plugs and replaced them with the NGK iriidiums, and while I was there I replaced the knock sensors as well, and it runs much better, as well as idleing better. It idles like it isn't even running. I can't wait to climb a hill at full throttle and not smell burning oil at the end.
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Here is a list to do both sides. The top three parts are for the driver side and you only need 10 of the washers, 4th item. The last three are for the passenger side. There should be 20 washer not the default of 16. Steve
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Thanks Steve.. will order them this weekend. I am getting very horrible mileage, whtelse do you think I can change at the sametime and have some better fuel efficiency??
thanks, -Pavan |
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Bad gas mileage. I would look into O2 sensors if you are close to 80,000. I changed mine with a tune up and got about 17 mpg town/highway mix. I would get oem on them too. The one that you have to cut wires on I never liked.
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