Where is the seal on the camshaft located?
The camshaft seal fits between the camshaft and the cylinder head, sealing the camshaft between the top of the head and the valve cover. Like all of an engine’s internal moving parts, the camshaft must be well lubricated, essentially submerged in oil, to do its job properly.
What happens if you don’t replace the camshaft seal?
Like all of an engine’s internal moving parts, the camshaft must be well lubricated, essentially submerged in oil, to do its job properly. Without the camshaft seal, this lubricating oil would leak out of the engine block, befouling the engine bay and putting the engine’s internal components in danger…
Are there any helpful videos on Subaru YouTube?
We have helpful videos from Larry H. Miller Subaru Boise and Subaru Official Youtube to walk you through the process of many different things, from setting the clock to using the navigation system.
What do you need to know before installing a camshaft?
Checking this will ensure proper valve train movement and allow the engine to respond the way the camshaft is intended to. Position the lower portion of the timing cover over the oil pan. Make sure oil does not leak from the front of the engine.
Why are the seals leaking on my Subaru?
They have again confirmed it is the cam and crank seals. The reason they gave for it leaking again is that they (Subaru) have been having issues with them because they didn’t have a way to keep the seals in place, so in an attempt to deal with it Subaru is giving dealers a spray to coat the seals in before install. I assume it is just a tack spray.
Where to install a dash cam in Subaru with eyesight?
Because of the location of these cameras, people often wonder where they can install an aftermarket dash cam in their Subaru. The best place to mount a dash cam in a Subaru with EyeSight is sticking the dash cam mount right next to the mount for the rear view mirror.
Where are the cam seals on a SH?
The two cam seals are on a split bore ( cylinder head and cam cap). The joint between the head and cam cap is sealed with Fuji Bond RTV. If there was insufficient RTV applied here it could cause a leak also.
Why do I have leaks in my Cam seals?
Only a couple of reasons for repetitive leaks from those seals. The two cam seals are on a split bore ( cylinder head and cam cap). The joint between the head and cam cap is sealed with Fuji Bond RTV. If there was insufficient RTV applied here it could cause a leak also.