Camshaft Seals | Whiteboard Drawing & $2 DiY Tool

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7 жыл бұрын

In this Subaru DiY / How-to video I walk-through the design and install steps for Subaru EJ-series camshaft seals and camshaft plugs. I also share my $2 Tool Hack (available at any hardware store) to quickly and easily install the front seals or the rear plugs! I walk-through each step of the installation process, with great close-up shots so you guys can follow along easily!
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@studentofthegame4708 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a great tool. I’ve used similar plumbing sleeves, added a wide washer at one end and then used the cam bolt to drive in seal. When engine is installed in car and very little space for swinging a hammer.

@qaz3000 3 жыл бұрын

I took the DIY tool furthur. Bought a slightly different piece for 1.50$ and had it machined ( 10$ no tax ) to the exact depth like the real subaru tool ( which goes deeper than flush ) about 3.5mm recess. So I just hit the tool until it stops then the seal is perfectly square at the same depth as the original !

@ihenkel 5 жыл бұрын

Just about to install new seals, thank you!

@EVP22 Жыл бұрын

2023, using these awesome videos to help in my first Subaru engine assembly. Thanks a bunch, from Australia 🇭🇲

@robertroark9367 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Luke...very nice way to set the seals. I have a single cam engine in my 1994 Subaru, it seemed to have a main crank seal leak, but when I took the covers off, I don't see evidence of that...anyway I never use the hill holder, but I was taking my girl to UCSF medical center, and I used it. When I let off the clutch, there was a "jolt", and the engine quit...The cam sensor was pushed cockeyed out of the back cover, and I thought that the Bolt had broken. When I took the timing belt off to get at the back cover, I discovered that there wasn't a piece of the bolt in the threads, so I guess that the hold down bolt must have "walked" out of the back cover. I was apprehensive about the getting the Cam bolt out after watching the videos about problems with the high torque. But on mine, the bolt (hex head, not socket head) it was not on hard enough to make using an old belt necessary...so I wonder why it needs to have so much torque at all? The engine has been running perfectly for the past 5 years and I had paid a low priced mechanic to set up the timing when I had the engine out to fix a broken head bolt (I Over torqued the last bolt because I didn't read the torque value spec properly after replacing a head gasket)...Anyway, the cam sensor tore the back cover hole and there is another little hole in it too, so I am at Pick n Pull in Windsor, trying to get that same cam bolt off, and this one is really on tight...the belt is still on and the cam gear seems to be held pretty tight, so now I am looking for a long piece of pipe to slip over the 17mm wrench to see if I can break it free while I'm going to the trouble, I want to replace all of the front seals, I wonder if I will get the correct main seal if I can't find a number on the old one? I don;t know if the crank has been turned...Thanks again for your video, I just "subscribed" to Subaru Only, and really like your shop...I miss my old shop and it's not much fun trying to work in a storage unit without power or lights, so thanks again for your great channel, I'll be back I'm sure...next is getting my Mazda RX-7 convertible running, without the mechanic that I used for several other rotary Mazdas...He won't touch them now, do you happen to know anyone in the Bay area that still works on them? Cheers, Rob robertooroark@gmail.com

@AA-zq1sx 4 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to leave a comment saying how much I appreciate your DIY organizational systems and shelves in your workshop. Good work! :)

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

A A thanks man! Much appreciated!

@danageissler6803 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke, I just wanna say that I absolutely love your videos my guy! Every single video I've watched on your channel has been very insightful and detailed! If it wasn't for this channel I probably would have never attempt an engine rebuild. The excitement on your face just shows me how passionate you are about subaru vehicle and its inspiring. Thanks man and keep making videos!!!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Man, really feels good to read this comment buddy - thank you for taking the time to share this. Means a lot to hear the positive feedback and I’ll def keep this thing going!!!

@MrSoulMonk 6 жыл бұрын

This is what I call a great public service for all DIYers. Thank you for explaining so well and demonstrating the steps. Invaluable! I am now subscribed to your channel for good.

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+MrSoulMonk Awesome feedback - Thank You!!! More coming soon. Investing and Building out a SubaruONLY brick and mortar shop.

@markcollar6844 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome tool hack with the PVC fittings Luke! Keep up the good work!

@SubaruONLY 7 жыл бұрын

+Mark Collar - Thanks brother!!! It really does work perfect.

@31acruz 11 ай бұрын

Excellent video, well laid out, clear, precise, to the point. Well done!

@gabedelira4359 Жыл бұрын

thanks for this very useful tip, I love the way you explain everything, very helpful.

@cryptoisaac 4 жыл бұрын

I have to do it this weekend. Thanks for the hack man it will help Tremendously 😅

@nathancruz2843 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect weather to be working on an engine. Looks amazing there.

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+Nathan Cruz Hell yea it is. Love working on cars in beautiful weather...

@robblupo2032 6 жыл бұрын

You are really good at this, thank you so much for making these videos they are great.

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man, THANKS! Working on something big that is ALL Subaru and will lead to many more videos - please stay tuned!!!

@dougboylan3390 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video. good idea using the plumbing supplies. Your trip to the hardware store made me laugh.

@keatscorner9597 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - heads coming back from the machine shop soon. This is just what I need!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 👌

@momohunkerton4294 6 жыл бұрын

Liked the little trip to the hardware store, clever. Great video

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+Momo Hunkerton Cool. Thanks. Think it added a nice little touch.

@gymz4065 3 жыл бұрын

This was legit AF! Thanks Luke!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yea - glad it helped! 👊

@gmb75 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for doing all this. getting ready to put a EJ25 in a 1987 VW Syncro. Getting some great info from your channel, you explain things really well.

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet, really really love this swap. I spent a decade in VW vans in the late nineties. Had a ‘67 spit window camper, ‘86 Wolfsburg weekender, and a ‘88 vanagon weary. I never did a Subaru swap but ALWAYS wanted too. Good luck and let me know if you need any help. And BTW, Kennedy Engineering used to make a sweet adapter flywheel kit.

@jjinka9270 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome well explained full detailed and very informative up to the design & use of an oil seal... Very helpful 😇🙏... More power to this channel

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome feedback - thanks buddy!!! 👊

@willbotto8662 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. This just saved me a ton of money. I work on a lot of subaru's and im always borrowing the tool. Now i know i dont need to spend $100 =D Thank you!

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Sweet - love to hear this feedback! Thanks for sharing buddy! 👊

@mattdaugherty11 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you rock. What a great demo and explanation. Thank you!

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks!!!

@johnsantiago7836 3 жыл бұрын

The trip to the hardware store - hilarious. =) As always, thanks Luke!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, glad you dig it!!!

@Caw1895 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful video! I just bought a 1999 forester station wagon and it needs a cam seal. I just wanted as much information as I can get on how it is replaced so I can decide what to do about it. Your video was great and I appreciate how much detail you went into in your explanation. I subscribed to your videos and I am looking forward to seeing more!

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to leave the message. Much apprenticed and very glad the video helped! Cheers and hope you like the future videos! 😁

@beelsa6777 2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely legend mate Thanks for the videos and knowledge

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy - cheers!!! 👊

@Noey001 5 ай бұрын

Very well made video. Very well explained. Thanks!!

@SubaruONLY 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!!!

@cryptocrush-823 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great vid, and big help! Subscribed!

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks. More to come!

@853rudedogs2 3 жыл бұрын

Baaahrgain, Thanks Luke

@robk5745 2 жыл бұрын

At this point right now in my rebuild, thanks for the tip!

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Nice - perfect!!! 👌👌👌

@mrmonk7197 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful Luke. Thank you.

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

Happy it helped! 👊

@Sam-rf8yh 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks!

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers and thanks!!!

@alfonsogonzalez5835 4 жыл бұрын

Beast mode!

@tylereads334 2 жыл бұрын

Luke, glad I found your video. I have oil leaking from the rear camshaft plug on my daughters 2001 legacy outback 2.5l. Any tips on removing the plug?

@digitalbilly 4 ай бұрын

best subaru content online thanks!!! ive learned lots from you and your amazing channel

@SubaruONLY 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Glad it’s helped!!! 👊

@margaretpaine7292 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work explaining to a novice. Thanks.

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to say something. Very much appreciated. 😁😁

@Dv8rAssassin 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoying the vid mate keep up the good work 👍🏻 just wondering if you could help with a question I have about the GDA model wrx? I have a blob eye wrx and am upgrading to coilovers and as I was doing my research I came to learn that there is two different size lower clevis’s on the strut one is 28mm the other 30mm apart from the 2mm do you know what the difference is? Is one sti one wrx or is one rx the other wrx/sti? Any advice would be appreciated thanks

@CrowsNestPlainsDream 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you told us we had to take out the engine first and also showed us how to take out the old seals. But the tool tip/hack was a great idea.

@medjafat 7 жыл бұрын

Hi is that works for the H6 engines as well? I do like the video, thanks and keep it up.

@ReedyCreek28 6 жыл бұрын

I did enjoy this video and it did provide value, subscribed

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Working on putting out some more soon.

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Legit. Thanks 🤙🤙

@luisherrera3896 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I have one question, hope you can help me out, can l put all porpuse grease instead of the one that you have if I don't have it?, l bought it in autozone. Thanks for advanced.

@issjoe3 5 жыл бұрын

Hi I was looking at a picture of Subaru special tool for cam seals and it looks like there is a step on the inside diameter of tool that pushes the cam seal a little bit past flush. I was also wondering if you have any suggestions for smoothing out a a scrape in cam shaft that is directly underneath the cam seal and causing a small amount of oil to get past the seal. My Subaru Tech friend says to sand out scratch starting with 800 grit and working up to a maroon 3m pad.

@ericmelton8832 7 жыл бұрын

I've found a Subaru axle nut socket works great!

@SubaruONLY 7 жыл бұрын

+John Doe Hell yea. Nice. Thanks for sharing!

@jasonp410 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and tips for my 07 forester rebuild. Thanks!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome - glad it helped! Cheers buddy! 👊

@jasonp410 3 жыл бұрын

@@SubaruONLY thanks! You wouldn't happen to have an in depth guide to the AVLS system? I put those little spring loaded barrels in for the intake valves and just wanted to make sure they went in correctly.

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh, I don’t... I’ll keep that one in mind for a future video! 👍

@LyeraTech2000 6 жыл бұрын

hi where is your shop? you seem very informed on Subaru's I have an OutBack 2002 VDC does the timing chain need to be done? if so when? I bought it with 140,000 miles thinking about replacing the radiator and using Evans coolant. is the H6 engine better than the H4? in terms of reliability, maintenance, life, and problems? thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@agentcyborg8414 3 жыл бұрын

So perfectly . thank you 💗

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped - Cheers!

@noahb1359 5 жыл бұрын

This guy reminds me of Rob Lowe from parks and rec lol, great vid and subbed, great info because I’m getting a heart transplant for my 03 yellow Baja, and it needs some work!

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Love that show!!! 🤣🤣

@ChallengerDood 4 жыл бұрын

Scrolled down to make this comment!

@user-et9nx1mo1u 10 ай бұрын

Very informative video...How long would it take and approximate dealer cost for replacing the cam shaft seals on a 2018 Suburu Forester?

@kennynvake4hve584 5 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking about the old day's when I worked for Yamaha motorcycles, I use to remove the cam, or crankshaft seals with a screw, which I screwed in the seal and pulled on the screw with either a slide impact hammer, or with vice-grips, or pliers...

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yes! 👍👍 Done this too - great method! When careful, it’s one of the BEST ways to carefully extract that seal and leave that inner machined surface totally untouched! Cheers!

@pbrown60 Жыл бұрын

Your video very through.I was wondering if you have ever worked on the JDM Subaru engines?

@nathanielpeter3296 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect.

@HidinRebel 5 жыл бұрын

Hey luke, I love you.

@neilray8416 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!! 👊

@mgrotel 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for the tool hack! With d25 heads and stock cams, do I have these cam plugs you are talking about?

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, believe those will fit! Good luck!

@nicholas8479 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video. I need the encouragement to do the cam seals on my 96 Toyota Corolla. 1. Why not use engine oil or grease instead of assembly lube? 2. Why not put lube on outside of seal too to ease installation?

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man - thanks! Good questions. 1) those would work fine too, could really use any type of lubricant here, and 2) you typically don’t want to lube the outside of the seal because that could cause the seal to slowly slide back out of the block. The outside needs to make a good tight interference fit with the block so it never moves anywhere. Thanks buddy!! 🤙

@johnpetro1674 6 жыл бұрын

Hello I have a 2003 Subaru Outback I cannot get the crankshaft sprocket off due to the woodruff key being broken off in the slot. Tried a pulley to no advail. Any suggestions

@Paul-oh4fe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

👊

@ernestocastro66 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏼 Luke !!! Any tips on removing the camshafts ?

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Glad it helped!!!

@bestenginejdm1543 2 жыл бұрын

Hey boss , do you think is it possible to clean valves seats without opening the head from block or not

@dustinbingman382 Жыл бұрын

I can show you the heads off my 03 forester. It still has the factory set seal on the head and it is NOT flush. It is recessed about a sixteenth behind aluminum face, if not more. I am second owner of my car and I have a packet of every service down to oil changes done by previous owner at Subaru dealerships exclusively and on service schedule. watch the shape of your cam shaft and make sure you get your seal behind the dishes out section

@gabakbusiness 2 жыл бұрын

Great

@rustyh1686 4 ай бұрын

I wish I found your vid first. How big an issue if I put the seals and cap in a couple mil deeper?

@jimw544 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke, Thanks for the videos! My neighbor lady has a 2016 Outback. She took it to a local dealer for an alignment because her son said the steering wheel was crooked. The dealer said the following needs immediate attention. Rear pad and turn rotors (3mm). $315.87 Drive belt $168.15 Left & right cam carrier is leaking, double cam carrier reseal $2,489.20 I told her none of this must be done now and to leave and we would have someone else check. There is no oil on the garage floor. Do these repairs sound right to you? Drive belt - is that an alternator belt i.e. V-belt?

@megareyes9153 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - cheers!!! 🤙

@Mindbogglaz 3 жыл бұрын

Luke, I gotta say I’m totally a fan now. Your vids are so thorough and detailed compared to others. Thanks for the great Work!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! Stoked you found the Channel. Thanks for saying hi - Cheers! 👊

@Mindbogglaz 3 жыл бұрын

SubaruONLY so...I have a dilemma...original ej25 seized and I replaced it with an ej20. A head bolt snapped off deep inside the hole on the replacement. I’m now in the position to possibly have to scrap it and rebuild the ej25. Do you have any vid links on completely rebuilding heads and bottom end? Would love it if you did. Look forward to your reply. Thanks man keep up the great work!!!😁

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a tough one man - hate when stuff like that happens! I don’t really have any head rebuild or short block rebuild videos. BUT the BEST short block assembly videos are from “Subi-Performance” - he’s one of the most legit Subaru engine builders out there. Check those out and I bet you’ll agree!!! Cheers! 👊

@Mindbogglaz 3 жыл бұрын

SubaruONLY cool I appreciate it! I’ll check him out and keep you posted!

@Mindbogglaz 3 жыл бұрын

Would you have any suggestions regarding the head bolt?

@welikederf 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get those (hopefully safety) glasses?

@markshaulis 2 жыл бұрын

I got a 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" "trap adapter " that is both tools in one! $2.06 @ home depot!

@martinvaldepena48 3 жыл бұрын

Luke I have a Subaru 2.2 that was rebuild very little miles am getting oil out of my exhaust pipes .

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. The valve stem seals are sometimes not replaced when shops rebuild an engine. I’ve seen it quite a few times and I think it’s one of the biggest reasons people see a lot of oil in the exhaust (regardless of a recent engine build). Do you know if those seals were replaced with the rebuild? There could be other culprits, but that’s one of the common ones.

@markfrabotta19 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video is very informative. Just a question the rear cam seal plug.is that the only thing that is sealing the back of the engine thank you very much.

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

There are the cam seal plugs and the crank shaft main seal on the back of these Subaru engines. Good to replace all three when the engine is out! Cheers! 👊

@markfrabotta19 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very very much for the information I appreciate that have an 07 outback bought it brand new the front seals have been changed numerousbut like you say it best to change them why they're out but do they normally leak the rear plug seals hey thank you very much for the response back I appreciate aloha.

@vianaautocenter258 5 жыл бұрын

Great!

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!!

@amcrae1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Would love to see a video on how to take out a camshaft seal without removing the entire cap!

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Will put that one in the cue! Thanks for dropping the line. Cheers! 🤙

@amcrae1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! You absolutely helped me get my cylinder head back together again! I turned a left hand head into a right hand one!

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Nice man! Stoked to have helped! 👊

@Punx63 2 жыл бұрын

I have always wondered about this because they have those caps that unbolt on the end of the cam. I have seen on Honda's and others unbolt that cap slide the seal on and on the corners of that cap add a little sealant like ultra grey or super grey then bolt it back in. Now on the JE20 twin cam I can see that being kind of a pain in the ass to even get that cap of the front of the cams behind the timing cover. There is some wiggle room though.

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

👌

@andrewboulos2775 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke Thank you for this useful information! I am currently doing my timing belt on my 2006 subaru liberty, 2.5na 4 cyl sohc and i wanted to know what way you think is the easiest to take off the cam shaft pulleys without twisting them to much ?

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

Lock the timing belt in place use vice grips, so the belt prevents the cam pulley from rotating. This will allow you to put enough torque on the bolt to loosen it and remove it. You can also use this method to reinstall the cam bolts to the factory specs. Good luck - you got this! 👊

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

P.S. Also , check out my recent video on “Easy way to Install Cam Bolts” - I walk through this method in that video. And it works for install or removal of those bolts.

@andrewboulos2775 4 жыл бұрын

SubaruONLY thank you very much ! 👊👊👊

@seshachary5580 4 жыл бұрын

thank you regards

@JoshTosh92 Жыл бұрын

Genius

@ToddClemmer 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know if your cam shaft seal is leaking on an EZ30D?

@alburns2728 6 ай бұрын

Hi i got question i put head gasket on and all new seal and the right rear cam seal came out while driving it any help or ideas thanks

@kelhar9209 4 жыл бұрын

Would these work for cranshaft seal as well?

@anirban0 7 жыл бұрын

beautiful video! love your tour to the hw store. PLEASE PLEASE show how to remove the cam bolts. if you can.. I got an 05 STI with leaky camshaft seals.

@anirban0 7 жыл бұрын

never mind I see hat its already requested... like others. I appreciate the details

@SubaruONLY 7 жыл бұрын

+anirban0 Hey man. Thanks for the comment! Check out my last video, "Bent Valves are BAD | Part 2 ..." at about minute 6:10, I show how to torque the cam bolts - You can do the exact same procedure in reverse to losses those cam bolts and remove the cam gears. How this helps - Thanks Man 🤙

@anirban0 7 жыл бұрын

Yah saw that. but I have those stupid HEX bolts.. anyway after trying everything that the internet suggested, ordered me some carbide tipped drill bits from amazon. most aweful bolts in the universe.

@SubaruONLY 7 жыл бұрын

+anirban0 Those hex bolts SUCK BAD. Hopefully the drilling works. One more option that works pretty nicely is to weld a bolt on them, then give it 60 sec to heat soak that surrounding material, and then hit it with a heavy duty impact gun to break it loose. It works pretty sweet, just make sure you don't put too much heat in the there when welding it.

@intro-amajid9251 7 жыл бұрын

just broke the 4th bolt loose.. i can finally do the seals. i dont have a welder and have no experience so.. yah had to order a carbide drill bit 25/64 little smaller than 10mm.. conventional home depot bits wouldnt cut into those bolts. anyways after a week i can finally do those seals. will use this video for sure. thanks again.

@omarcheevers 6 жыл бұрын

Can u do a gear box rebuild?

@josh___3846 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you need to have the motor out to do this?

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+Josh ___ Thanks man. Don’t have to have it out - BUT it’s so much easier that it’s usually worth the extra effort!!

@InWhoseOpinion 4 жыл бұрын

Can the front seals be replaced without pulling the engine?

@SimplyChem32 3 жыл бұрын

Is there an equivalent size of PVC that can be used to install the EJ253 SOHC Crankshaft seal?

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have one but hold tight for my next video where I review some custom tools too install these seals! Cheers!

@JODAORTA 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this detailed information it's much appreciated! Is it really easy to remove an old camshaft seal that's leaking?

@SubaruONLY 7 жыл бұрын

+RoguePiston Yes, it is fairly easy. I have used two ways, here they are: (1) Use a small pick and flat blade screw driver to slowly work your way around the seal and tease it out gently and without marring the machined surface it sits in. (2) Use a few small wood screws. Screw them in only a little ways through the seal perpendicular to the face - not all the way through to the other side - just through the seal material, and space them evenly around the seal. Then use a pair of needle nose pliers to grab the screws and slowly and gently work it all the way out. Hope this helps. If you do end up using one of these methods and can drop a message here and let everyone know how it worked? Thanks 👍👍

@JRDEAN71 6 жыл бұрын

SubaruONLY good info, I've recently replaced the cam plug due to some SERIOUS leakage. Replacing the plug solve this issue. Unfortunately, 2 weeks later it started leaking heavily again.

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+JAMIE DEAN That’s a bummer man. Good luck my friend.

@JRDEAN71 6 жыл бұрын

SubaruONLY c'mon bro, lol... I was hoping you'd have some helpful tips or tricks here....

@unleavenedkaraiteplus3412 Жыл бұрын

Luke, I have couple of questions. On a SOHC will it be ok to adjust valve clearances before installing the head? Have ever tried it? I have one apart right now and will re-check clearances after torquing the head down to see if it changes. Seems it would just be easier to adjust on the bench at the point in the cam where no valves are open. I just have to figure a way to hold the head while I tighten the lash nuts. Would SOHC heads bolt up to a SOHC short block and vice versa? I'm thinking about a high compression budget friendly NA SOHC tuned for e-85 as a daily. P.D. BTW Loved your video on coolant flow and flow mod!!

@ur_a_buS Жыл бұрын

is it possible to replace the cam plugs and seals with the engine in the car?

@arthursubaru6765 5 жыл бұрын

hello bro.. im about to change my forester camshaft seal, i have a forester XS (non turbo) and i dont know if i need to buy 1 or 2 front seals... can u help me please ? thx bro

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

This engine should be a single overhead cam motor. So, you’ll need two cam seals to do the front of the engine - one on each side. Good to replace both with you have everything torn down. Good luck!! 🍀👍

@grahamnelson 5 жыл бұрын

If you are in there already, would you replace all seals and plugs even if they're not currently leaking? Thanks

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Hi. Yep def a good idea to do so. Especially if those seals are getting old, it’s only a matter of time. Cheers!!! 🤙🤙

@SE45CX 2 жыл бұрын

Jeez man. Just before I was on a british youtube channel. How annoying was that man mumbling around without introducing topics properly. You on the other hand are a pleasure to listen to.

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Hahah, nice. Glad to hear. Cheers!

@anahirios122 4 жыл бұрын

What happens if the plug accidentally goes too far in? Will the engine blow it out?

@ur_a_buS Жыл бұрын

Can you use 1 1/2" for both?

@barrosjp7382 Жыл бұрын

Gostei foi da cor do óculos, onde consigo comprar?.

@ryanfraser2875 6 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend making or buying a tool for the rear seal? I tried pulling it without the seal removal tool using a drill and lightly scored the crank shaft due to knocking it too far in. Had to order a crank sleeve from silver seal products which make them for Subaru crank shafts. Seen a few videos of people tapping them in with wooden blocks but that didn't work for me. I didn't lubricate the inside of the seal which probably made it worse the inner spring kept popping off as I tried to tap it in. Instead of trying to work inside the bay under the car without the transmission in I've decided to pull the engine to try again. Now I know oil degrades rubber so would 303 aerospace protectant being a rubber preservative be better to slide on seals or is assembly lube a must? 303 is pretty greasy but I wouldn't want it to interfere with engine oil. Thanks for the videos, amazing information and looking forward to more.

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Hey man. Sorry to hear this. Always nice to have the custom tools but I just use three short wood screws and carefully sink them into the seal, then grab the wood screw with pliers or vice grips and slowly work out the seal. *I’ll try to make a video of this process in the future.

@ryanfraser2875 6 жыл бұрын

SubaruONLY Awesome. Thanks for the reply. Any tips on valve seal installs? I talked to a mechanic about using a paste and plunger to grind the bell of the valve to the bowl. Supposed to take out any imperfections. Also seen people hammer the seals on but could that recess the guide using that method?

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. That is typically called, “lapping the valves”. The paste you are referring to has abrasive material in it and basically “sands” down any imperfections between the seating surface of the valve and valve seal in the head. Good idea to do and very easy to do - just don’t go overboard and listen to the way the “sanding” tone changes, you will hear it change slightly when all the imperfections are removed and it’s sanding the whole radial surface evenly - at that point stop and move on to the next valve. Should only take 30-60 seconds per valve - depending on how fast you can spin the valve.

@ryanfraser2875 6 жыл бұрын

SubaruONLY The valve seals just pressed on after I adding some mobile 1 grease. I'm using the drill press hack works perfect. Good to know about the lapping that's what I'm doing next. Is a brass wire wheel too abrasive on an angle grinder to remove head gasket material from the cylinder only? I got 90% of it off but some isn't coming off. Also had a rough time getting the cog pulley on with the belt... stripped out the water pump which was a good thing because It wasn't oem and found a new oem part cheap. Working on an ej22. Thanks

@Jason_Laster 5 жыл бұрын

Rebuilding my ej25 heads. Stopped to watch this video. Heading to Lowe's tomorrow. Ty sir.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yea man. Good it helped.

@chadharrison5681 3 жыл бұрын

Did you find it? I’ve searched Lowe’s and Home Depot with no luck.

@45AMT 5 жыл бұрын

Like that 90's Legacy. Those are just about gone from the roads around here.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Dude. Same here. So few people appreciate those models and I just love them. They are so different from the GC body but equally awesome design! Classic 90s awesomeness!

@liemdinh8232 8 ай бұрын

I did not see this and pushed the seals/plugs way too deep. Should I buy new seals/plugs and redo them?

@mackio1968 Жыл бұрын

hello whats the measurements camshaft 2.5 turbo forester ,please and thank you,help cant find that information nowhere

@SimplyChem32 3 жыл бұрын

At 5:49 , can that Red Line Lube be substituted with some 5W-30 synthetic oil?

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

For engine assembly, a sticky lube product like redline works well because a nice layer stays on the machined surface. If you use something else like oil, it’s best to use a grade that is more viscous at room temps. If you want to use oil, I’d recommend using straight 30w, synthetic or conventional is fine. Good luck!! 👍

@SimplyChem32 3 жыл бұрын

@@SubaruONLY Gotcha, thanks! : )