Hey all:

 

Just a quick question........does a 1999 Forester Phase 2/2.5 have the same plastic oil separator plate on the back, as the mid-90s 2.2s? Or did they change it to metal? So then is the metal replacement plate the same for the 2.2s and the 2.5s?

 

Thanks!

 

Todd

As far as I know any EJ seperator plate will fit any other EJ. 99 forester probably will have the balck plastic plate.

Thanks much.

 

Todd

I owned a 99 Forester. It definitely has the idiotic plastic separator plate. It is guaranteed to warp and leak oil. The engine or transmission has to be pulled to replace it. So, if you ever have the chance, replace it.

the separator plates are all the same, but the newer ones also require different screws some times (or all the time?). not sure if that depends on the "old one" or not?

the separator plates are all the same, but the newer ones also require different screws some times (or all the time?). not sure if that depends on the "old one" or not?

 

 

There are different style seperator plates, all interchange, 2 use the same screws.

 

Cast Aluminum- uses phillips head screw oldest style don't leak

Plastic- uses phillips head screws middle years, big leakers

Stamped steel- uses different bolts 6mm thread 10mm head latest update, what dealers sell now

 

 

Hope that clears it up

those dirt bags - i wondered what was up with that - selling those freaking new ones that need screws! nice info!

Thanks all......great info! I have 4 NOS cast aluminum ones, so I appear to have the best ones to replace it with.

 

Thanks!

 

Todd