farmerpug Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I noticed today that the Forester had a fairly noticeable oil leak under it, i took a closer look under it and it looks like the sump has got rusty and is leaking oil through the rusty area, since most of the sump is rusty it doesn't look like there is much point in trying to weld it up as it would just leak again. Would a sump from a 1995 Imprezza Fit the forester: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-SUBARU-IMPREZA-2-0-PETROL-OIL-SUMP-PAN-/221454750036?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item338fbb5154 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I would have thought it would looks the same but I wouldn't want to say it would as I'm not 100% And nice to see you still keeping the old girl going :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpug Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Is there an Identification plate on the engine that has the engine code that way i might be able to check. Its been caused either by the rust or another meeting with a ditch, which caused some damage: I have got a new wing, and mirror for the car, but its a good job i havent fitted it yet :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 What you didn't film it ;-) no not that I know of. I know its cheeky but id ring some auto parts up see if you can try con the code out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpug Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 I didnt film it, it was a bit unexpected although its the same ditch the car went into the last time. I found the engine code in quite a handy and obvious place, the vin plate: Its an EJ20J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 So that corners caught you out a few times :( will have to practise it more :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpug Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I fitted the sump this evening, the back bolts are a bit ackward to get at, but putting a jack under the engine and lifting it up gives just enough clearance to undo the bolts: One question though, what sort of oil does these subarus take, ive tonnes of 10w 40 lying about but i dont want to put it into the subaru if it will do damage 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 10 40 will be ok is it synthetic what you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpug Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Its semi synthetic, just the oil i put in the 406. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 5w 30 is the normal stuff I use it in the non modified subaru but I use 10w 40 in the other one so as said above should be fine :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpug Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 I got it a bottle of 10w 40 and a new filter, almost a full service. Its back in the mushroom house, but its good to be able to move it again: Its got a new bit of cardboard sitting under it now to see if the oil leak has been cured, the old sump leaked quite a bit of oil out but it was easy to see it weeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 That's not uncommon is it will have to keep a good on my sump for rust through, not many vehicles suffer with it I know the early Vauxhall corsas used to rot out and you would drive along and then bang engine gone because the sump had rusted out. My daughter had an M plate corsa she got all the service kit I went to undo the sump plug and a 6" circle with the plug came straight off, got a mate who makes alloy sumps for race cars and he made me an alloy one looked real good to. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 found the same ditch twice - hefty chortle my nissan 200sx had a sump rot - its because they dont leak oil from the gasket like a lot of older cars :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpug Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 I wonder does many people get sumps zinc plated, i just got a load of parts for the 305 sandblasted and plated, the finish seems very good, but i wonder would it withstand the heat from the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I couldn't tell you mate sorry. But if yiu try it have to let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hot dipped zinc plating supposedly rated to handle about 200degC before it starts to de-laminate. If plating outside of sump works out too expensive you could just give sump a good clean & key & give it a few coats of 2 pack epoxy car paint, stuff is hard wearing & should withstand engine temps ok & keep elements off the sump for some time. Could brush or spray hammerite too perhaps. Have seen odd sump rust patch, sometimes it maybe bad spot of steel but also gets a lot of weathering down there plus as Jay said, no oil leaks as a secondary anti-corrosion barrier :-) Ford & Rover seem be able make um rust well even when oily :-S quite clever are ford :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerpug Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Fords are quite good at rusting all over especially the old smiley transit; very strong mechanically but very rusty. I dont know why they dont just come with an aluminium/alloy sump from the factory. Im thinking of getting a bit of 5mm plate plasma cut at work and making a bit of a sump guard that bolts up into whatever free bolts there are sitting under the car, i think getting another dinge would be more likely to happen to this new sump than it rusting away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Fords are quite good at rusting all over especially the old smiley transit; very strong mechanically but very rusty. I dont know why they dont just come with an aluminium/alloy sump from the factory. Im thinking of getting a bit of 5mm plate plasma cut at work and making a bit of a sump guard that bolts up into whatever free bolts there are sitting under the car, i think getting another dinge would be more likely to happen to this new sump than it rusting away. Sounds good idea with you off roading style :-) Should be easy enough finding mounting points near rear & to middle of a sump guard plate, front not so easy as the rad bar in nice spot but flimsy. need branch off to chassis legs with custom brackets & support frame. Any effort better than standard plastic nappy though & good even in deep mud/snow & godsend for your favourite ditch should it have a hidden tree stump or stone lol :) have fun ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'm still jealous about the off road in :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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