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jimbobrand I've got the dreaded passenger side cam plate leak. About 3 weeks ago noticed faint odor of burning oil coming in from the ventilation system right after re-placing the cabin air filter. Smell is getting worse it seems. Adam pointed out my problem at C&C yesterday. Bottom of cam plate has oil residue on it and the 0W-20 is slowing dripping on my insulation wrapped MOTIV overpipe. Dangit.
Jim, I remember you telling me about this issue you had awhile back and I recently read the thread of your ordeal with the dealership and having to take it in multiple times, having to call Subaru customer service rep, etc. before finally getting it resolved. Plus the BS of alleging you did a tune on your car and what not. I understand the intent of taking it to dealer so Subotas issue TSBs but, I'm not as patient or willing to put up with dealer crap like you did...and, I know I have better skills for something like this than the tech that is likely to fix it should I take it in.
I'm sure we both agree - A thin layer of pookie sealant with dis-similar metals prone to different rates of heat expansion/contraction is not a good design unless the sealant used is at a thickness capable of both permanent adhesion and performs to allow slight movement under heat and vibration conditions, oil resistant, too. Long term, this is asking a lot IMO. Just looking at it is so obvious there are gonna be failures.
This is so obviously inferior from an engineering standpoint.
I am tempted to get a
Raceseng cam plate and be done with it:
$84.45 shipped. (Missed out on the $60 introductory pricing.)
vs.
a $10 or so pookie fix.
Anybody know of a local cycle shop that would have Three Bond 1184 FIPG type sealant in stock? Permatex Ultra Grey or Toyota seal packing FIPG would also likely work. Read the threads below for some great tips if you are gonna DIY.
Hopefully, Raceseng will get some competitors and maybe aftermarket cam plate prices will go down...might take > year or so...ultimately, the OEM part is gonna go in the garbage if it leaks on me again.
Anyway, heads up if anyone smells some burning oil in their 86.
Check out these links for more info:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26197
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45097