Impreza MY00 GC coupe
UPDATE 5/19/14
The initial cause of my issue was the catalytic converter(s) being clogged!
At least now the head gaskets, timing belt and clutch are all done and out of the way!
It feels great to drive my Impreza once again!
OP:
I bought this Impreza for cheap at the beginning of January with 155k miles.
I drove it for two months and put around 1900 miles on it.
Recently I noticed a lack of power, so I performed a compression test.
Cyl #1 - 155 psi
Cyl #3 - 160 psi
Cyl #2 - 122 psi
Cyl #4 - 110 psi
I removed the driver side cam gear cover to check the timing belt.
Looks like cam seal(s) were leaking oil for quite some time.
I removed the engine and put it on a stand.
Cross member will have to be cleaned up.
It looks like the crank and both cam seals have been leaking for a while.
There is build up of grease on the belt and cam gears.
The rear main seal doesn't appear to leak, but the crankcase access covers do. I'll replace both anyway.
I figured I should put in a new clutch and resurface the flywheel/pressure plate, while it is out. Opinions?
UPDATE 5/19/14
The initial cause of my issue was the catalytic converter(s) being clogged!
At least now the head gaskets, timing belt and clutch are all done and out of the way!
It feels great to drive my Impreza once again!
OP:
I bought this Impreza for cheap at the beginning of January with 155k miles.
I drove it for two months and put around 1900 miles on it.
Recently I noticed a lack of power, so I performed a compression test.
Cyl #1 - 155 psi
Cyl #3 - 160 psi
Cyl #2 - 122 psi
Cyl #4 - 110 psi
I removed the driver side cam gear cover to check the timing belt.
Looks like cam seal(s) were leaking oil for quite some time.
I removed the engine and put it on a stand.
Cross member will have to be cleaned up.
It looks like the crank and both cam seals have been leaking for a while.
There is build up of grease on the belt and cam gears.
The rear main seal doesn't appear to leak, but the crankcase access covers do. I'll replace both anyway.
I figured I should put in a new clutch and resurface the flywheel/pressure plate, while it is out. Opinions?
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