my question is... what is that seal called because autozone didnt show any seals for the front of the engine. is it front main or what (the seal behind the crank pully) and how hard is that gonna be to change?

my question is... what is that seal called because autozone didnt show any seals for the front of the engine. is it front main or what (the seal behind the crank pully) and how hard is that gonna be to change?

Front main seal. Give up on autozone; order your parts from Subiegal or Jason at Mike Scarf Subaru. Call me for 'phone numbers if you need them.

..........and how hard is that gonna be to change?

 

NOt that hard to do. Do a search on it, lots of info.

 

When properly in place it will be FLUSH with the engine surface and use Blue lock/tight when installing/Torquing main bolt.

(Read the search stuff.)

do i simpley just remove the old seal and lightly work the new one in or do i have to drop the crank like a 350 and put it in that way i couldnt find much in the search... maybe im not looking hard enough but anyone that has done it give me a short rightup

Remove the crank pulley, carefully pry the old seal out (Use a screwdriver, or a seal remover (they aren't expensive) just be careful you don't nick the crankshaft. Take the new seal and coat the outer portion of the seal with a thin coating of silicone (This is to help it slide in better) and coat the inside of the seal with some clean engine oil or it will tear when you start the engine. Slide the seal in straight, it should push in if you use gentle even pressure, if not you could use a block of wood and a hammer, or a seal installer. Just make sure you don't get it in cockeyed, or get it in too far or it will leak. Like someone else said, it should be flush with the front of the engine.