Help: Info on cam seal Replacement: 97 Impreza

[Terry King]

Slightly different subject: I'm about to replace timing belt, crank seal, WP etc. on this car. What about the Cam Seals, which I think I once heard were a potential problem too.

Anyone done this? What's the procedure? I assume the belt spockets have to be removed... right?

Any pointers on pulling and replacing these and the crank seal appreciated!

 

[Jim Stewart]

Slightly different subject: I'm about to replace timing belt, crank seal, WP etc. on this car. What about the Cam Seals, which I think I once heard were a potential problem too.

Anyone done this? What's the procedure? I assume the belt spockets have to be removed... right?

Any pointers on pulling and replacing these and the crank seal appreciated!

Break the belt sprockets loose before removing the
timing belt.

 

[Terry King]

Break the belt sprockets loose before removing the

timing belt.

Oh. great idea!! I'll make sure to do that...

Are the sprockets just splined/keyed on the camshafts?

Do you need a puller to get them off once the retaining nut is loosened?

 

[Jim Stewart]

Oh. great idea!! I'll make sure to do that...

Are the sprockets just splined/keyed on the camshafts?

Do you need a puller to get them off once the retaining nut is loosened?

I could be wrong. I seem to remember a taper
and a square key. I did not need a puller to
get mine off.

 

[Terry King]

I could be wrong. I seem to remember a taper

and a square key. I did not need a puller to
get mine off.

THANKS! Jim... I'm about ready to dive in....