uh oh.....i got an oil leak right above my oil filter....i have no idea how to fix an oil leak or even where to start....does this mean my engine is done for?....should i have a pro do it, which i really dont want? any info would help

"any info would help"

 

back at you!

 

front crank seal?

all i know is that the leak is directly above the oil filter its been leaking down on top of it, i replaced the filter to make sure it wasnt that but there is still oil all over

First of All... if it is an EA82... Check the Seal of the Main Pulley of the Timin´ Belts... And do it NOW! Because oil in the Timin´ Belts, drive ´em to Break...

there is no excess of oil just a little black that comes off on my finger so i dont think its near the main pulley on the timing belt so any other clues

is it possible for pictures? the best way to figure out where its coming from is to clean the engine as best you can(spotless if possible ). some DIY carwashes have pressure washers you can use that spray a water and a degreaser. I use foamy engine brite in the aerosol cans most of the time but the easiest way is take it to a car wash, if you do that make SURE you cover up the air intake, and cover/seal the distributor(unless you wanna wait for it to dry out )

there is no excess of oil just a little black that comes off on my finger so i dont think its near the main pulley on the timing belt so any other clues

welcome to the world of old school subarus the only time i worry is when mine isn't leaking oil just make sure not to run it dry on the other hand if you find it it shouldn't be hard to fix

Front main seal - you'll have to pull the timing belts and covers to inpsect it. On the bright side it's a cheap part. $10 or so.

 

GD

Try the easy things first. IIRC, the oil pressure switch is right on top or in front of the filter mounting. They can p!$$ like a racehorse sometimes.