99 Forester 2.5 SOHC Auto.

 

Looking for threads and advice on oil separator plate replacement.

It's losing a quart between oil changes, bottom of engine in pretty wet. I worry that it can't go on this way for much longer without really failing.

 

What else should be done when the engine is pulled from an auto as standard maintenance? Is there a step by step? Illustrated? Nothing in the USRM.

 

(ed.: I found this which pretty much covers it http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=965763)

 

Thanks

mpergielelmhurstil99forester97legato

Since you'll have the engine out to replace the seperator. It would be a good time to do the rear main, and all the front seals and t-belt. Check the seal on the transmission for seepage while its apart and replace acordingly.