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<<I do not think you need the camshaft cover o-rings. If I recall properly, those are for the back end of the engine where there is a cover over the back end of the camshaft. You just need the oil seals.>> on the passenger side of the engine, the cam cover o-rings are in the rear. the drivers side, there in the front. both are easily accessable, just 3 bolts. you should replace these while your in there. there only a few $$.

south jersey. about 10 minutes from philly. go here: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/ if you need references. i'm always doing someone's SVX here.

timing belt, cam/crank seals, waterpump, thermostat, and new fluid. $400

<<car has 137k on it. I hate to say it but I think you guys are most likely right... uggghhhh:banghead:>> bring it over to my shop in NJ. I only charge $250 for a timing belt service.

how much is he charging to do the service?

<<So my question is could he have wrecklessly done something wrong in reinstalling the pulley?>> yeah, he didn;t torque it down properly and it worked itself loose. i've seen this alot of times. mostly because people don't have the proper tools for the job. you better have this looked at soon before it digs into your crankshaft, thwn your really screwed!

<<Starting in 1997, all subaru engines are interferance>> exept for the EG33

<<Boy, Subaru missed the mark with this 2.5 DOHC. I just wanted to fix a few leaking cam seals, and it's turned into a huge fiasco.>> Its funny how everyone who tries to do a project with the wrong tools and very little experience blames Subaru on poor engine design. There is a reason Subaru sells service manuals and the correct tools. Here is a pic of tools you will/would need to get the cam sprokets off.

<<i have a 99 legeacy wagon 2.5 which had its head gasket redone around 60k. im now a little under 90k(so 30k on the new gasket). i added a half a bottle of coolant conditioner right after the gasket was redone(about a year ago). on the bottle it says to add a half bottle (for 4 cyl.) once a year to ensure protection. coolant conditioner from subaru is only for the External coolant leak. It will not fix the internal leak. it sounds to me that you have the internal leak. << i talked to a guy at work today who knows his stuff(i really dont) and he said that coolant conditioner can cause your oil to turn to sludge and then start to burn off. >> obviously, he doesn't know subaru's. coolant and oil don't come into contact with each other in a healthy engine. if he means the internal leak, then it will eventually ruin the oil. maybe thats what he means.

no need to replace the tensioner, they don't go bad unless there damaged. do the cam, and crank seals, re-seal the oil pump. you might want to do the water pump because when you get the 105,000 belt on, the water pump will be that much older.

<<I do have a question about the 2006 Imprezas: From rumors that I have seen on the web, the Impreza will get the 173 hp 2.5 liter engine that the new Forester will have and the WRX will get the 230 hp turbo engine in the 2006 Forester XT. Will this make the WRX an Impreza XT? Is this a good/bad/neutral thing? How will this engine compare with the 227 hp 2.0 liter engine currently in the WRX? Should I run out and buy another 2005 WRX?>> here are the specs for the 06' Impreza 2.5L HP 173 TQ 166 2.5L TURBO HP 230 TQ 235 STi HP 300 TQ 300

the question i have is why? whats the big deal in taking off the crank pulley?

if you haven't already had your 60/120K service, this would be a good time for it. i have a subaru shop in nj that would do your separator plate and a full 60/120K service for $700 thanks subarueast@yahoo.com

<<i have found a legacy awd turbo and was wonderin what to expect from it.>> expect what the previous owner put into it: good maintenance/ good performance. bad maintenance/ bad performance <<what kind of performance could you expect from this?...>> Horsepower 160 @ 5600 rpm Torque 181 @ 2800 rpm <<can you upgrade the turbo?>> with time and money, anything is possible <<is the awd system solid in these early legacy's?>> all the Subaru AWD systems are solid

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you should think about getting the 105K timing belt service done while your at it. I do these at my shop for $450. obviously less if you supply the fluids. my e-mail address is: subarueast@yahoo.com take care

<<Speaking of diffs, my front unit appears to have a drain plug that will require a T-70 Torx bit - is this for real? The only T-70 that i've been able to locate on the web so far are sold in Great Britain. Any guidance?>> a what? if your refering to a subaru front diff, its a 22MM size plug.

<<Although, the 91-94 turbo legacies didnt have an intercooler so they also were kinda non-functional!>> actually is is functional, there is a factory pipe that funnels the air down to cool the turbo.

what manual are you using?

<<We changed the transmission fluid at 62,000 miles (transmission flush).>> thats a long time between changes. when my SVX had a auto trans, i would change 4 quarts out every other oil change. i guess thats just piece of mind, but its only 1$ a quart for tranny fluid, compared to $$$$ for a tranny.

<<The oil cooler does not go into the oil pump. The pump is different on the turbo legacy. It outputs a higher pressure due to the fact it has oil squirters in the block.>> yup, thats right. i just looked at the 2.2T i'm building, the water pump has the xtra lines not the oil pump. like 777 said, just a higher output.

no, it has xtra outlets for the oil cooler.

<<Power Steering pump reservoir o ring is leaking Upper radiator hose is rotten Cam and crank seals are leaking, also recommend replacing timing belt and water pump at same time Right rear cam o ring is leaking >> i can do these for $700. (you'll get the complete 60K/120K service. Includes: timing belt, PVC, air, oil, fuel filters, plugs. All lubricants and coolant, brake fluid. ) all price quotes are with OEM parts and labor. i'll have to get a price for the shifter linkage. thanks

shop is 10 minutes from philly. i'll get the price quote tonight for you. thanks

whats the list? give me specifics and I'll give you a price. i have a subaru only shop in new jersey.