1995 Subaru Legacy Changing cam seals but what else? Timing

1995 SUBARU LEGACY

SYCO

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Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Subaru Legacy 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual 180k miles
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I have a pretty bad oil leak that I think is coming from my camshaft seals. I figure my timing belt should be changed anyway so can do both at the same time. While I have the car in bits is there anything else in that area that would be a sensible maintenance procedure?

Jul 2, 2008 at 11:44 PM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

Just the front crankshaft seal, and have a good feel of all the idler pulley bearings.

mark (mhpautos)

Jul 3, 2008 at 12:15 AM

SYCO

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Thanks for the reply. I'll be certain to give them a good look/feel. I don't have any noises yet so hopefully they're OK.

How about the oil pump? I've found one for $100 but that's still a fair amount if it's not really necessary.

Jul 3, 2008 at 9:13 AM

MHPAUTOS

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Hi there,

You can have the oil pressure tested if you like, but if you have not had an issue there, don't bother.

mark (mhpautos)

Jul 3, 2008 at 5:05 PM

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Thanks, that makes me feel a lot better about doing this.
Regards
Simon

Jul 3, 2008 at 7:23 PM

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