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ive got a 1986 subaru touring wagon

ea82 motor carby...

it has 2 oil leaks from the rocker covers and cam seals

i was wondering how big of a job to fix them and if there was any advice on me fixing ..

i will be changing the clutch soon how big ov a job is that and any advice would me much app ....

regards

Andrew

hey, im not sure what other people are going to say, but oil leaks from your rocker covers and cam seals in normal for an older ea82(i know mine does it!) so long as they are actually dripping i wouldnt worry too much.

clutch is a semi big job depending on what you know, we got one done in about 2 hours on my car, but it could take a fiar bit longer if ya dont know what ur doing.

alex

it does dripp sometimes only like 5 cent pece over like 2 days if not driven

how big ov a job is the cam seals and rocker cover gaskets

thanks for replying

rocker cover gaskets are simple as can be...cam seals will take a bit more effort...somebody else will confirm whats involved exactly

I think at the least you'll need to remove the timing cover, belt and cam gear. Possibly more stuff if its in the way.

To replace the cam seals you'll need to remove the cam covers on each side (or side of leak), the cam belt has to come off and the cam gear will need to be removed. Then its just two small bolts to pull out the part that has the cam seal and the cam O ring, its all in an assembly and can be replaced separatly. You'll see what i mean when/if you pull it out.

You'll also need to know how to re-time the cam shafts. If you have a manual read up on that, if not, get back to me, i can explain it but as i'm in class don't have the time.

Cluch is easy once the engine is out. Undo the cluch bolts (loosen off opposite bolts, then remove them in pretty much the same order), pull out the clutch pressure plate and clutch disc, replace clutch disc with new item, bolt clutch pressure plate back in (again, a little at a time opposite bolts) -> use a hydroclic lifter if you have one to line the clutch up with where the gearbox drive shaft would be, makes for an easier installation.

The seals would be easier to do when the engine is out for the clutch replacement.

Cheers

Hey andrew, how's it going? Still looking at fixing these problems? Where are you located anyway, i'm sure there'll be some one nearby who could help out.

Keep us posted.

Cheers

What you have is not a big job but if you wanted to make a bigger job (ie do something now before it happens) then you could pull the motor and replace all seals and gaskets including rear engine seal and oil pump seals. make a weekend of it