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Thanks, gbhrps. I looked at some of the videos. Looks like this is much easier than the DOHC arrangement. Pat

Hi all. I have a 2000 Outback Limited, EJ25 SOHC. It just came to me with 155,000 mi and no idea if/when the timing belt has been done. It also need to remove the rocker covers and replace those seals, as I am getting oil in the spark plug holes. The question is can both the timing belt and rocker covers be done in the car? I have done the same jobs to a 1996 DOHC Outback but that time I already had the engine out, so it was simple. This time I have no other reason to remove the engine, but I can if it makes more sense. The potential benefit of pulling it is, that I can then check the rear seal and the oil separator. But again I have no evidence of a problem there. Any advice is welcome.

Yep - there was a small leak at that access plate. The part number had been updated with 806931070. I am in the middle of the job now, also replacing the cam cover gaskets and oil pan gasket as long as the engine is on the stand. Pat

It should be easy to tell, I had the entire area all clean before I put the flex plate back on. Thx

Well I think I am pulling this engine again. :-\ It is still leaking oil. The separator plate was leaking, and it was the original plastic type. So I figured i was golden. I had purchased a new rear seal, but since it was dry there I did not install it, based on stories that it's best to leave it, unless leaking already. So after driving the car for a few days, basically the same leak only a lot less volume. It is impossible to see up where it is coming from, but it seems just like before. right above the crossmember from the area where the engine and trans mate up. I want to get it sealed up. So I will pull the engine, and see if it is the separator (maybe I didn't get the sealer smooth ?). However, if that is not leaking I want to already have everything else I might need. I read here about cam end seals and valve cover gaskets. Anything else? or any other tips? I really want to get it done once and for all, so anything that might be needed, I want to have on hand. Thanks for your help. Pat

Thanks everyone. I put it all together yesterday and drove it around. All is well. Pat G

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OK, I have the 2.5 DOHC engine out of my 96 Outback to do the oil separator and timing belt. I am a long time GM guy, but this is my first engine work on Subaru. I have the new cap screws for the separator. The 'special' one (for the hole with the arrow) has red loctite already on it. Do I put any thread locker or anti-seize on the others? Same question for the 8 flex plate to crank bolts? And same for the 4 that go into the torque converter? Thanks for the help Pat

Thanks... it'll get to set after assembly... I forgot to get a new lower rad hose, thermostat and serp belts !

Hi all, I am about to lift the engine out of my 96 Outback; 2.5 DOHC. I bought the newest style separator plate, new bolts and the grey anaerobic sealant. Is there a minimum or maximum period of time between applying the sealant and bolting it up? I am a GM guy mostly and I seldom ever assemble things without some type of gasket. So my paranoia makes me afraid I will squeeze too much out if it hasn't had enough time to setup. So I figured I'd ask first, since I don't really want to pull this engine again next week! Pat G