The car is a '93 Subaru Legacy L. Before I go and tear apart my car, I wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem with this model. There is an oil leak in the front portion of my engine. It is leaking onto the exhaust manifold, passenger side, near the front. I have tried to look for the leak but can't seem to pin where it is coming from. If you have had this problem, or have mechanical experience and may know where this leak is coming from, please let me know. Also is this common for this model?
2007-02-22 18:33:43 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Subaru
BTW the car is running smooth. No knocking or anything. Great car if I could only find where this leak is coming from.
2007-02-22 18:36:10 · update #1
I just bought this car so I don't know about the oil changes/plugs getting changed. The oil pan is in good condition. But it is not just a few drops over night kinda deal. It only leaks, as far as I can tell, when I drive it for more than about an hour. I'm baffled! I'm going to start with the valve cover gasket today and go from there I guess.
2007-02-23 05:07:09 · update #2
I've seen this before. I have a 93 Legacy and I had the same problem. Is it a slight leak a few drops a day showing up under the front of the car? When you get oil changes done, does the oil drain plug get changed? Does it get threaded in properly? Is the oil pan in good shape? It could be the seal on the oil pan or the oil drain plug. I also used to be a service adviser for Subaru dealers before my accident.
2007-02-22 23:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to start looking for the "Trail" of oil to find the leak.
If this doesn't work it could be either the oil pump seal or the various seals and gaskets all over the engine.
2007-02-23 15:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by BP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing the camshaft seal is leaking. Not a difficult or overly expensive repair.Probably should change the timing belt anyway!
2007-02-23 20:50:29 · answer #3 · answered by johndeereman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋