oil leak on top of motor

SUPER · #1 12-14-2013, 12:52 PM

I have a slow (I think) oil leak on the top of the motor. Can't see where it is coming from, but oil is pooling in the engine crevices. Occasional oil drips on exhaust create an odor too. Ideas?

WhatIsThisIDont · #2 12-14-2013, 01:00 PM

Long time EJ22 user (and occasional abuser) here. I'm not sure if it's the same for the EG33, but the 2.2 had an oil sending unit directly under the alternator. If it's oil, then that would be where I would start checking.

Again, not at all sure, but still trying to connect dots between my favorite Subie engines.

wdb · #3 12-14-2013, 01:04 PM

I replaced the PCV valve on my SVX to cure the oil pooling on top of the engine. It's on the bottom of the intake plenum and a whole lot of fun to get at. If you end up taking the entire intake manifold off, as I did, go ahead and replace all the vacuum lines under there, and both knock sensors bolted to the top of the block, while you're there.

SUPER · #4 12-14-2013, 03:55 PM

thanks for the input. Will need to remove intake to get to it I'm sure. I will order the parts and take advantage of the opportunity as long as I am in there. Just looked and the sensor is $100 each on subaruparts.com. wondering id I should just let them be as the motor is running great. How often do these go bad? I have about 180K miles on her. I assume they are original, but not sure.

Blacky · #5 12-14-2013, 04:18 PM

You can go aftermarket on the knock sensors. They run $10.00 and up. Beck/Arnley around $45.00

SUPER · #6 12-14-2013, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacky

You can go aftermarket on the knock sensors. They run $10.00 and up. Beck/Arnley around $45.00

Any. recommendation on where to purchase? Web site?