This is my first post. Thanks for all the great information.
I have an oil leak or leaks coming from behind my engine somewhere. Was hoping it was my oilpan, but looking on this site has got me thinking its the separator plate. Once I verify that it's not the pan, I am thinking of pulling my engine to do the job. I'm also going to change my clutch at the same time, probably timing belt(even though it was changed 20k miles ago, valve cover gaskets, oil pump o-ring, etc. I've had this car for about a year without any problems but the leaks. My questions:
1. Is pulling the engine the right move or should I just go from underneath and take out the tranny?
2. While I have the engine out, should I change the head gaskets? I don't know if they were ever changed. I have no evidence of blown gaskets so far.
3. If I change the head gaskets, do I have to remove the cams, even if I have the engine out or does that have nothing to do with it? (apparently there is some bolt that's hard to get to)
4. How do I tell what phase engine I have?
I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L. Apparently there are two phases for this year.
Do I have a SOHC or DOHC?
Thanks!!!
I have an oil leak or leaks coming from behind my engine somewhere. Was hoping it was my oilpan, but looking on this site has got me thinking its the separator plate. Once I verify that it's not the pan, I am thinking of pulling my engine to do the job. I'm also going to change my clutch at the same time, probably timing belt(even though it was changed 20k miles ago, valve cover gaskets, oil pump o-ring, etc. I've had this car for about a year without any problems but the leaks. My questions:
1. Is pulling the engine the right move or should I just go from underneath and take out the tranny?
2. While I have the engine out, should I change the head gaskets? I don't know if they were ever changed. I have no evidence of blown gaskets so far.
3. If I change the head gaskets, do I have to remove the cams, even if I have the engine out or does that have nothing to do with it? (apparently there is some bolt that's hard to get to)
4. How do I tell what phase engine I have?
I have a 1999 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5L. Apparently there are two phases for this year.
Do I have a SOHC or DOHC?
Thanks!!!