Hi There.

The WRX motor in my Brumby suddenly developed a big oil leak from the oil filter region. Inspection showed the oil to be coming from between the oil cooler housing and where it mates with the block. After removing the manifold connecting pipe i got the housing off. There is a grotty looking orange rubber sealing ring between the housing and the block. It looks sort of brittle and contaminated so i presume it is the source of my oil leak.
Question 1 : Can I use a normal "o" ring in here , or another type of seal , or do I need to get the genuinne Subaru part ?

Question 2 : Does the housing just mate back up to the block or is it dowell located in any way. There is a small pin on the edge of the surface of the housing but it doesn't seem to line up with any thing ?

Thanks

1: your best to get a new one from subaru they cost like $10

2: they are not dowell located but make sure you do it back up to the correct torque spec

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2000 WRX - Grip King
1997 Sileighty - Gate Monster

Thanks Matte.

I'll get one today. It looks like what i thought was an orange looking seal that let go was actually sealastic or some similar forma gasket.

Any idea of the torque required on the centre bolt ?

55nm is correct torque on the bolt/pipe. all you have to do is make sure the coolant hoses line up with the pipes on the cooler, easiest way.

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F.B. Racing
01 WRX (STI badged)
2010 XR5 Focus
06 Impreza Hatch 2.0i

if you have no joy getting one today i have one sitting in my garage doing nothing, pm me if you want to grab it

Thanks all for advice and help. Got a new one today for $10. All good.
Thanks again.