Hey....where is everyone else?

These questions should be chump change for some of you old timers....

Help....please ...?

 

Getting back to my head gasket re-assembly after a few months...

I am going to order the engine overhaul gasket set

--I remember someone saying that a few necessary things are surprisingly missing (was it the spark plug gasket for the valve cover??or the valve cover bolt washers?)

--What is that plastic cover plate that is behind the drive plate mounted to the back of the engine?? I read that it should be replaced with a metal one...is that correct?...I don't think there was a gasket...use anerobic sealant??

--Just took off the oil pump...do you just replace the o-ring and then seal it back in place with the anerobic sealant? Nothing else to be done oon it?

--I was cleaning the valve covers and there is a 1" x 3" plastic box on top of it...like some kind of breather port....but there is no fiber material in it...should there be?

--Which place is best to order parts online?

--Does anyone put RTV sealant on the water pump gasket?

Thanks

More questions sure to follow

The water pump gasket is metal, you don't need rtv.

 

I get my parts from www.subarugenuineparts.com best prices for online dealers that I have found, and good service.

hey guys ....is everyone on vacation?

These quesions are not hard for some of you......?

my guess...much of this is covered in previous posts, it's a holiday weekend and lots of college football.

 

also you didn't mention what engine. it can be determine by deduction from the questions you're asking, but much easier if you mention what engine up front.

 

the oil pump - make sure the screws on the back are tight. and yes you're correct, replace the o-ring and seal and use anaerobic sealant on it. lots of info on the boards if you search.

 

the rear separator plate - replace with a metal one. you can use sealant, but i think a gasket is available for it. that will be obvious when you ask to buy the gasket or when you remove the old one. lots of info on the boards if you search.

 

legacy777 just answered your water pump question, listen to him. in general i'd never use RTV on water pump gasket. "if" anything would be used, i'd use the sure-tack stuff for water pump gaskets.

 

"best" place to order parts depends on your definition of "best". all around cheapest? Subaru OEM cheapest? http://www.thepartsbin.com has excellent consistency and accuracy and prices...but they aren't necessarily Subaru parts. http://www.rockauto is super cheap but i have serious issues with their accuracy so i usually avoid them unless i can verify each part number somewhere else. legacy mentioned a great Subaru OEM parts supplier.

These quesions are not hard for some of you......?

no harder than searching.

no harder than searching.

 

Thanks Gary...I gues I have not taken advantage of the search option b4...glad you mentioned it...I have been reading posts for the past 2 hours and am mezmorized(sp?) with all the info available

thanks again

Use a subaru head gasket. Others have used other brands or ebay stuff and have gotten burned (with a 2nd failure). All the other gaskets can be from anyone.

 

nipper

No gasket on the oil seperator. Use sealant. That is what Subaru does. Yes replace with a metal one. Subaru thenselves does this as a matter of course if they have that area open for any reason (engine out or tranny out). Subaru also no longer prvides the plastic seperator. That might give you a hint as to why you want to replace it right there. . . .