August 22, 2025Aug 22 I'm in Portugal and Subaru doesn't have a concesssion here any more, ....I'm trying to find a camshaft oil seal for the left cylinder head, It a simple drive in plug a bit like a big version of a core plug, but rubber and metal I suspect its a Subaru OEM part, as none of my local general multi-make factors can help . It has Ars, (make?) and B 30 BP7 45 8-1 HS, any one recognise the logo or how to cross refer that number.? Don't mind where it comes from, but if anyone knows a Euro supplier, its preferable since post Brexit there are ludicrous delays and arbitrary fees. .....Don't get me started.....from stuff imported from UK. All ideas gratefully appreciated
August 23, 2025Aug 23 Supply us the vehicle model, engine code, vehicle year and we'll try find the part number and options on sourcing it, possible cheapest route could be Amayama online as they ship to europe easily and generally fairly cheap for oem part like that and fact it not big or heavy for shipping .
August 24, 2025Aug 24 Author Boa tarde todos( good afternoon everyone)...thanks for the replies ......Mr. B, as requested.. 1998 Forester, non turbo SF5 VIN. JF1SF5LJ4WG020333, The seal is at the rear of the head lefthand side when you are sitting facing forward the seal bears the number as above, and I found Ars are a japanese oilseal manufacture but searching their listing, B 30, the first three digits come up with a 30 mm seal. mine is 45mm ....someting isn' right , but ,hey, 28 years ago maybe they had a different serial number system. If anyone has ever had to do a head job where of course the cam shaft comes out must have to replace this seal. Unless the cam comes out front wards but still I think you have to pry out the old seal, which basically is sacrificial, to access the end of the camshaft . So why is it so difficult to source ?. again, all ideas welcome Happy bank holiday monday!
August 26, 2025Aug 26 Author The plot thickens, after finding specialists including Amayama, and a swedish company both replied saying my Vin cant be found, or 'isn't recognised by their system. Just double double checked on my owner's document and two seperate plates riveted on the inner wing, and I haven''t got it wrong, its exactly as the the above post....Anyone come across this issue before ?
August 26, 2025Aug 26 Amayama have it and shipping to Portugal from Japan stock is quite fair cost ( no idea if you get screwed on import fees and get delays and hassle by Portugal customs on Japan goods but assume it highly likely lol ) Anything to screw money out your pocket ... https://www.amayama.com/en/part/subaru/807045040 eBay has options from Poland or Japan if works out better from shipping perspective or ease of purchase ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/336138213028 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376388560328 Always happy to help Forester SF owners any way we can . Have a good day ...
August 26, 2025Aug 26 Author well, thanks Mr.B eternally grateful. Come to Portugal some time , The beers are on me . Probably go down the Poland route as they are in the EU , no taxes,overnight delivery ,etc still wondering about the auto hill start feature though all ideas welcome
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