Timing belt cover gasket source

[Gravelroad]

Do any of you out there know of a source for timing belt cover gaskets for early (91 and up) 2.2 natural aspirated engines.
Subaru says no longer available. Covers seem to be available on Ebay but the only gaskets are for 99 and up. Even a good set of used would work if not oil soaked like mine. Hope someone can help.

 

[bmart]

None of my Subarus have gaskets on the timing belts, just covers. There's no oil in there. If there is, you have a much larger problem! Can you add some more details? Maybe some pics of the parts or your covers/engine area?

 

[Gravelroad]

Thankyou for your reply. This is my very first post so not sure how to post pictures but will try. There are definitely seals on the timing belt covers. At least from the factory. The early (mine is a 93) 2.2 engines have a center cover and one each to cover the cam sprockets as i'm sure you know. I realize this is a dry area but the problem is that over time oil leaks, and i'm not sure of the source yet, have caused the rubber seals to swell and become not re useable. I know I can install the covers without seals but it just takes away from the "weather tight" seal of the timing belt area. Ebay has pictures of timing belt cover seals but the only ones listed are for 1999 and later models. My best bet may be to find a wrecked car that has good seals but will see if anyone replies with a source for these seals. Wow looks like i got pics attached.

 

[Dick Foster]

If you can't find them then RTV to the rescue.
A good sealant for around the engine is Permatex Ultra Gray gasket maker. Don't go gopping it on, just enough is ample and better than goshing all over the place and gopping it on. Finesse it.

 

[Gravelroad]

Yes as a last resort. Been using RTV of different colors for many years. Good stuff. Thanks Dick.

 

[bmart]

There are ways to bring rubber back unless there are pieces missing or it is turning to dust...which it can. If it is decent, you could clean it up and augment with RTV. Again, I don't think that oil is coming out of there, but is maybe from elsewhere or it is just road/engine grime.

 

[Gravelroad]

No the seal is blown up like a beached whale from being soaked with oil over time and at this point the rubber is actually gooey. The timing belt area is completely dry. The oil is on top of the engine just above the cover on pass side. It is not a flowing leak but I believe a seep as it doesn't loose oil between changes. I will track it down. Thanks for your advise bmart.