Thanks for another great video! To those who do this repair while the engine is in the car: in order to replace the rocker cover gasket on the driver’s side, you must remove the nut and washer from the motor mounts (left and right side), then jack up the driver’s side of the engine a couple inches in order to access the rocker cover bolt nearest the firewall. This repair took me 8 hours, but I took my time.
This is great mate, you have helped me out a lot with all your videos. I Have a 2010 2.5L Forester, Mum has a 2005 bp/bpe 3.0R Outback and one of my sisters has a 2.0 Liberty sedan 2018, all non-turbo. I have just finished replacing the tensioner pulley bracket (the last mechanic rounded it using his rattle gun (it's got the bolt-end-swirlies right up the face) while putting pressure on it to get the tensioner bolt in aargh), I found it because I went to torque it and it got to 22 and just got less with every turn more. Man, I was relieved it was a separate part. So I again did the Aisin timing belts kit on the 2.5 Forester and other stuff. I am fixing Mum's 3.0R and it has fresh-looking oil resting on the block on the right side, looking forward to sitting in the car, our driver's side your passenger's side haha, anyway The other side is dry & fine. I'm hoping it's the R.C. gasket, fingers crossed. I do have the books so specs and procedures are searchable, however sometimes it's hard to decipher what they are about, these videos are a wealth of info. Appreciate the time you take mate👍
Mrsubaru gracias por los videos que me sirven mucho para mantener relativamente en buen estado nuestro subaru legacy,de paso te pregunto en que lugares y cuales son los sensores que se pueden limpiar para mejorar el funcionamiento del motor? Tenemos un legacy del año 92 que es fabricado en EEUU con un motor ej22,de ante mano muchas gracias y un abrazo
Sería bueno verificar el sensor de oxígeno, limpiar el cuerpo del acelerador y el IAC, verificar las bujías, el filtro de combustible y limpiar el MAF si el automóvil está equipado con uno.
Hi, I've been watching your channel for a while... do you have a valve lash adjustment diagram for Outback 3.0 h6 2003. I can't find it anywhere 🤔. Thanks for the help
Hello, could you help me? I can't find the Threbond 1280b here in my country. Could I use a 1215j? I wanted to understand if it is really necessary to use liquid gasket? Mainly because I'm going to do it with the engine in place.
Also MrSubaru, when would you recommend replacing rocker cover gaskets? when its leaking or when car has a curtain mileage? mine has 107k kms and no sign of leaking
+Tu Pimp A Caterpillar no need to replace until you see they're leaking. Usually notice some oil in the spark plug wells when changing the plugs, or notice oil accumulation at the bottom of the covers when changing oil. Just keep an eye on it.
Hi, thank you for your videos! I recently had the valve stem seals replaced on my Tribeca 3.6, without taking out the cylinder heads, due to oil consumption. Anyway, 2 weeks after taking it out from the shop it started consuming waay too much oil (much more than before). I have tested for compression and it's OK, and I have noticed the 3 spark plugs on the passenger's side have a good amount of oil on them, but the driver's side plugs don't, so I am guessing at least one of the valve stem seals in the passenger's side were not perfectly inserted when changed. Do you think I could verify this and eventually adjust the faulty one better without taking out the engine? Sounds a little too much for me but would love to know your thoughts. Best regards!
hi, I just bought a VW Syncro with a Subaru H6 engine but the previous owner didn't complete the change over as such the instrument cluster is not link to my VW front instrument panel. I plan to change to a new instrument cluster by Speedhunt is there any way I can get some information on linking the instrument cluster to the engine? TQ
Hi! I've seen your H6 videos for pulling the engine, and this video. Great work! Have you filmed a video showing head gasket replacement on an h6? I've searched, but have not found one. Thanks!
@@MrSubaru1387 , cool! My grandson has a 2002 Legacy Outback with an EZ30 H6. When he bought it from a friend, he was told that it had a blown head gasket. I thought we could replace them ourselves. It would be a great experience for both of us. Thanks!
We just bought a 2012 Tribeca 108k miles Oct. 2020. We bought it in Atlanta GA drove to Reno NV having to change ignition coils upon arrival. My wife drives it to work and back about 1/2 a mile round trip and I don't think it gets up to optimum operating temp. would this cause it to leak oil at the rocker cover? Thanks in advanced.
Gracias por responder mrsubaru desconozco en que lugar del auto se encuentra el sensor de oxígeno,la iac y menos el maf jjaja he mirado casi todos tus videos y no encontrado el subaru que tenemos nosotros,solo lo he visto en uno donde muestras una colección de subaru en los cuales de das arranque a cada uno de ellos,por cierto muy buena colección. Si hay ahí algún video donde muestres la ubicación de aquellos componentes te lo agradecería. Un abrazo a la distancia y gracias por compartir tus conocimientos,mucha suerte
Lo siento, no tengo un video para tu auto. El sensor de oxígeno está en el tubo de escape, cerca del motor. El IAC está cerca del cuerpo del acelerador. El MAF está cerca del filtro de aire. Una búsqueda en Google probablemente sea la ruta más rápida a la información. Lo siento, no puedo ser de más ayuda.
I replaced the passenger side valve cover gasket because Oil was leaking out of the Bottom left corner onto the exhaust. I just replaced them and the leak is now worse. Do you have any ideas or advice for what I could do?
Mr subaru, i have a 2002 outback check engine light is on and took it to orielys auto they said it was the catalytic bank 2 ? I have at idle a lower idle speed now , is it the oxygen sensor behind the cat?
Hello Mr Subaru, I'm in the process of changing the valve cover gaskets on my 05 outback H6. Any tips on how to remove the bottom bolt on the driver's side? It seems to be right above the cross member and there is no space to put a rachet to remove that bolt Thanks
Hey great video! Very helpful, although i have run into a small problem. On the passenger side there are three shorter bolts while the driver side has only two. You pointed out the two on the driver side, but not on the passenger side. Comparing it to the other side I'm assuming they are # 10, 5 & 7 from the torque chart, but was was wondering if you remembered for sure. I know it may be a long shot since this video is more than a year old.
Long time viewer first time commenter just tried doing this on my 06 Outback LL Bean and could not for the life of me reach the back bottom bolt on the driver side rocker cover from every conceivable angle ended up just putting all the bolts back in the passenger side wasn't too bad any tips on that one sneaky bolt would be greatly appreciated. Appreciate all the content you make keep up the great work.
H4 engines have a valve adjustment. The H6 does, technically, but not in the normal sense. You have small, thin disks of differing thickness that sit between the cam lob and lifter. It's not a normal adjustment to make. It's basically set during a cylinder head overhaul and left.
Question. My engine code is EJ30 but it look just like your engine the EZ30. On my hunt for this gaskets here in Sweden. Its a hard to get part unfortunately. Hope to get an answer from you, even though it was not yesterday you posted this vid 😁
No such engine as an EJ30. Can you email me a picture of your ID plaque? Older Subarus have it in the engine bay, silver, near strut tower. Newer Subarus have them in the front door jamb near the base of the b-pillar. Usually colored black. MrSubaru1387@gmail.com.
Have a h6 it is over heating changed out radiator thermostat! I’ve heard head gasket are not as bad as 4 cylinder! Why else would this be over heating? Fans do come on after warming up!
Golden Diaper radiator new as a cap and both upper hoses! Just recently just did the water return pipe cause I did a compression test on radiator system and is was pissing out the water tube! I could be wrong but I don’t think it was leaking there before!? But I hopefully don’t need todo the timing chain and guides, tensioners waterpump. Which I already have before I knew where it was located! Cause I also did a thermostat! So now after vacation I’ll put some fresh gas in her and add some power!!!
If you are referring to the bolt on the left (driver's) side of the engine, along the bottom and at the back of the valve cover (bottom right hand corner), that you cannot see, you can actually remove it if you have patience. Assume you removed everything as per Mr. Subaru's instructions; in addition remove the fuel filter bracket (leave the filter alone), this will give you a bit more room. Now picture this - while lying on your belly on top of the engine, snake your right hand down between the frame and the valve cover and with your middle finger feel along the edge until you fine the head of the bolt; in your left hand hold a 10mm ratcheting box wrench and reach over the engine and have your arm descend vertically just to the left of where the fuel filter resides; guide the box end toward your right middle finger and get the box end over the head of the bolt (by feel alone since you can't see the bolt); if the box is on the bolt when you drop the wrench with your left hand you should hear the clicks of the ratchet; with your left hand grab the open end of the 10mm wrench and pull upward to loosen the bolt; once loose grab a telescoping magnet and use it to raise and lower the open end of the wrench (this just allows you to get your left arm out of a cramped position but you're still lying on top of the engine) thus loosening the bolt; your right middle finger has to hold the box end in position over the bolt. You'll never get a socket wrench in there because the frame is too close to the bottom of the valve cover. I used a regular (not offset) 10mm GearWrench and a Pittsburgh Automotive 15Lb capacity telescoping magnet. You can't torque that bolt or any of the bolts along the bottom, but you can torque the others and then with the 10mm ratcheting box wrench get a feel for the torqued bolts and apply the same amount of force to the bolts that are not accessible.
Thanks for another great video! To those who do this repair while the engine is in the car: in order to replace the rocker cover gasket on the driver’s side, you must remove the nut and washer from the motor mounts (left and right side), then jack up the driver’s side of the engine a couple inches in order to access the rocker cover bolt nearest the firewall. This repair took me 8 hours, but I took my time.
8 hours at shop rates 😬💀
I'm just found that out halfway though
You have no idea how happy I am that you did this video.. 😊
8 hours would total my 2002 with 320k miles!!
This is great mate, you have helped me out a lot with all your videos. I Have a 2010 2.5L Forester, Mum has a 2005 bp/bpe 3.0R Outback and one of my sisters has a 2.0 Liberty sedan 2018, all non-turbo. I have just finished replacing the tensioner pulley bracket (the last mechanic rounded it using his rattle gun (it's got the bolt-end-swirlies right up the face) while putting pressure on it to get the tensioner bolt in aargh), I found it because I went to torque it and it got to 22 and just got less with every turn more. Man, I was relieved it was a separate part. So I again did the Aisin timing belts kit on the 2.5 Forester and other stuff. I am fixing Mum's 3.0R and it has fresh-looking oil resting on the block on the right side, looking forward to sitting in the car, our driver's side your passenger's side haha, anyway The other side is dry & fine. I'm hoping it's the R.C. gasket, fingers crossed. I do have the books so specs and procedures are searchable, however sometimes it's hard to decipher what they are about, these videos are a wealth of info. Appreciate the time you take mate👍
My favourite quote regarding all the RTV used in this engine (from another site): "This thing has more silicone than my entire bathroom!". :D
You surely are the man Mr Subaru. Great video and quite peaceful to watch. Inspiring
Glad you enjoyed the video.
Check through all your videos and can't believe you don't have the valve cover video for DOHC EJ20
Good job and apreciate for the specs your awesome
Mrsubaru gracias por los videos que me sirven mucho para mantener relativamente en buen estado nuestro subaru legacy,de paso te pregunto en que lugares y cuales son los sensores que se pueden limpiar para mejorar el funcionamiento del motor? Tenemos un legacy del año 92 que es fabricado en EEUU con un motor ej22,de ante mano muchas gracias y un abrazo
Sería bueno verificar el sensor de oxígeno, limpiar el cuerpo del acelerador y el IAC, verificar las bujías, el filtro de combustible y limpiar el MAF si el automóvil está equipado con uno.
Buen video mi estimado,queda muy claro los pasos a seguir. Saludos desde chile
+álvaro jara Me alegro de que hayas disfrutado el video.
My 2013 H6 has 9 bolts and it is wrong to say that it can be done with the engine in the car. Just a PITA.
haha was kind of surprised seeing you wear no rubber gloves, great video as always!
+Tu Pimp A Caterpillar yea, I ran out! Haha.
Now we know why you don't shave - you're using all the razors for scraping the gaskets off
Figured out my secret. Haha.
Hi, I've been watching your channel for a while... do you have a valve lash adjustment diagram for Outback 3.0 h6 2003. I can't find it anywhere 🤔. Thanks for the help
Hello, could you help me? I can't find the Threbond 1280b here in my country. Could I use a 1215j? I wanted to understand if it is really necessary to use liquid gasket? Mainly because I'm going to do it with the engine in place.
Excellent video. I love the EZ30 content. One question: Do we have to remove the plastic half moon plugs and reseal them as well?
Also MrSubaru, when would you recommend replacing rocker cover gaskets? when its leaking or when car has a curtain mileage? mine has 107k kms and no sign of leaking
+Tu Pimp A Caterpillar no need to replace until you see they're leaking. Usually notice some oil in the spark plug wells when changing the plugs, or notice oil accumulation at the bottom of the covers when changing oil. Just keep an eye on it.
MrSubaru1387 Thank you for your response!
Hi, thank you for your videos! I recently had the valve stem seals replaced on my Tribeca 3.6, without taking out the cylinder heads, due to oil consumption. Anyway, 2 weeks after taking it out from the shop it started consuming waay too much oil (much more than before). I have tested for compression and it's OK, and I have noticed the 3 spark plugs on the passenger's side have a good amount of oil on them, but the driver's side plugs don't, so I am guessing at least one of the valve stem seals in the passenger's side were not perfectly inserted when changed. Do you think I could verify this and eventually adjust the faulty one better without taking out the engine? Sounds a little too much for me but would love to know your thoughts. Best regards!
Is the process on the EZ30D mk1 the same/similar to this?
Awesome
hi, I just bought a VW Syncro with a Subaru H6 engine but the previous owner didn't complete the change over as such the instrument cluster is not link to my VW front instrument panel.
I plan to change to a new instrument cluster by Speedhunt is there any way I can get some information on linking the instrument cluster to the engine?
TQ
Hi! I've seen your H6 videos for pulling the engine, and this video. Great work! Have you filmed a video showing head gasket replacement on an h6? I've searched, but have not found one. Thanks!
No, sorry. I haven't. Plan to though.
@@MrSubaru1387 , cool! My grandson has a 2002 Legacy Outback with an EZ30 H6. When he bought it from a friend, he was told that it had a blown head gasket. I thought we could replace them ourselves. It would be a great experience for both of us. Thanks!
We just bought a 2012 Tribeca 108k miles Oct. 2020. We bought it in Atlanta GA drove to Reno NV having to change ignition coils upon arrival.
My wife drives it to work and back about 1/2 a mile round trip and I don't think it gets up to optimum operating temp. would this cause it to leak oil at the rocker cover?
Thanks in advanced.
Is it possible to do without having to take out the engine?
Gracias por responder mrsubaru desconozco en que lugar del auto se encuentra el sensor de oxígeno,la iac y menos el maf jjaja he mirado casi todos tus videos y no encontrado el subaru que tenemos nosotros,solo lo he visto en uno donde muestras una colección de subaru en los cuales de das arranque a cada uno de ellos,por cierto muy buena colección. Si hay ahí algún video donde muestres la ubicación de aquellos componentes te lo agradecería. Un abrazo a la distancia y gracias por compartir tus conocimientos,mucha suerte
Lo siento, no tengo un video para tu auto. El sensor de oxígeno está en el tubo de escape, cerca del motor. El IAC está cerca del cuerpo del acelerador. El MAF está cerca del filtro de aire. Una búsqueda en Google probablemente sea la ruta más rápida a la información. Lo siento, no puedo ser de más ayuda.
Got a ez30d in my 2004 Legacy. Should i also use three bond ? Didn't fond anything for that. Thanks for your help Mr
Three Bond is the recommended sealant. Permatex Ultra Grey is equivalent.
@@MrSubaru1387 thanks a lot. Take care
ay tips to how to remove the last bolt in the back on a Tribeca ??
Do you need to drop the oil if you do this job?
No.
Great vid! Can this be done without removing the engine?
+胡憾 yes.
Thanks!
+胡憾 welcome!
Change coils while out of car and all those motor and transmission mounts
I replaced the passenger side valve cover gasket because Oil was leaking out of the Bottom left corner onto the exhaust. I just replaced them and the leak is now worse. Do you have any ideas or advice for what I could do?
Would the torque specs be the same for a 2010 outback 3.6?
Im going to try some oil stop leak first
Mr subaru, i have a 2002 outback check engine light is on and took it to orielys auto they said it was the catalytic bank 2 ? I have at idle a lower idle speed now , is it the oxygen sensor behind the cat?
+Phillip Sheppard did they tell you the code? Was it P0420?
MrSubaru1387. Yes
+Phillip Sheppard on a Subaru, 9/10 a P0420 = bad catalytic converter.
Thanks for your help again!
+Phillip Sheppard you're welcome.
Hello Mr Subaru,
I'm in the process of changing the valve cover gaskets on my 05 outback H6.
Any tips on how to remove the bottom bolt on the driver's side? It seems to be right above the cross member and there is no space to put a rachet to remove that bolt
Thanks
Hey great video! Very helpful, although i have run into a small problem. On the passenger side there are three shorter bolts while the driver side has only two. You pointed out the two on the driver side, but not on the passenger side. Comparing it to the other side I'm assuming they are # 10, 5 & 7 from the torque chart, but was was wondering if you remembered for sure. I know it may be a long shot since this video is more than a year old.
Can't say for sure now, but I believe you are correct at 5, 7, and 10.
@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks for the help!
You're welcome. 👍🏻
Also whats the reason for putting the sealant only in select places?
Per factory service manual. Only need RTV where seams meet or deep corners.
Do you have to take out the engine to do the valve covers on those cars
No.
Long time viewer first time commenter just tried doing this on my 06 Outback LL Bean and could not for the life of me reach the back bottom bolt on the driver side rocker cover from every conceivable angle ended up just putting all the bolts back in the passenger side wasn't too bad any tips on that one sneaky bolt would be greatly appreciated.
Appreciate all the content you make keep up the great work.
Try taking the bolts off the motor mounts both sides and jack that baby up. It will give you some space
Ive read that at higher mileage you should adjust the valves, it this possible with the engine in the car?
There's no adjustment to the valves on the H6.
MrSubaru1387 Must have misread the service manual, thanks!
H4 engines have a valve adjustment. The H6 does, technically, but not in the normal sense. You have small, thin disks of differing thickness that sit between the cam lob and lifter. It's not a normal adjustment to make. It's basically set during a cylinder head overhaul and left.
Is this the engine from the LL Bean?
Yes.
Question. My engine code is EJ30 but it look just like your engine the EZ30. On my hunt for this gaskets here in Sweden. Its a hard to get part unfortunately. Hope to get an answer from you, even though it was not yesterday you posted this vid 😁
No such engine as an EJ30. Can you email me a picture of your ID plaque? Older Subarus have it in the engine bay, silver, near strut tower. Newer Subarus have them in the front door jamb near the base of the b-pillar. Usually colored black. MrSubaru1387@gmail.com.
Would this apply to my subi tribeca 2010 3.6 h6?
Little different cover, but basically the same procedure.
@@MrSubaru1387,
Thank you, love your channel.
Only because I’ve seen every video..... did you run out of black gloves?!?? Haha.
+Mike Farmer I did. Haha. Been glove-less the last few vids actually.
Do you think you can do same rocker cover for the 4 cylinder EJ25?
+Tom Gones I have a video on the SOHC EJ25 covers. No DOHC EJ25 video yet though.
I have the gen 2 outback ej25. I see the 2011 rocker cover video... can that video apply to my 2002 outback?
+Tom Gones yes. The 02 should have an EJ251. The 2011 has an EJ253. Both SOHC EJ25s.
MrSubaru1387 oh okay thanks for the clarification. Great videos by the way!
+Tom Gones you're welcome, and thank you. 👍
Where do you get those thorque specs?
+Rulius Raul Estevez Vargas Subaru factory service manual.
Does the gasket surface on the head need to be primed before adding the liquid sealant?
Is this the same for the EZ30R?
It's a EZ30D phase II, there is no EZ30R engine. To answer your question, yes, the rocker covers are the same.
@@MrSubaru1387 alright
Even all data doesn’t have service info on this.
Have a h6 it is over heating changed out radiator thermostat! I’ve heard head gasket are not as bad as 4 cylinder! Why else would this be over heating? Fans do come on after warming up!
Probably too late for you now but my h6 did this also. Turns out it was due to a blockage in the top tank of the radiator.
Golden Diaper radiator new as a cap and both upper hoses! Just recently just did the water return pipe cause I did a compression test on radiator system and is was pissing out the water tube! I could be wrong but I don’t think it was leaking there before!? But I hopefully don’t need todo the timing chain and guides, tensioners waterpump. Which I already have before I knew where it was located! Cause I also did a thermostat! So now after vacation I’ll put some fresh gas in her and add some power!!!
how similar is this to a 3.6?
Different
Looks like I might be doing this repair next. Hate this car
I can't get at the back bolt on that engine.
I don't think it can be done.
If you are referring to the bolt on the left (driver's) side of the engine, along the bottom and at the back of the valve cover (bottom right hand corner), that you cannot see, you can actually remove it if you have patience. Assume you removed everything as per Mr. Subaru's instructions; in addition remove the fuel filter bracket (leave the filter alone), this will give you a bit more room. Now picture this - while lying on your belly on top of the engine, snake your right hand down between the frame and the valve cover and with your middle finger feel along the edge until you fine the head of the bolt; in your left hand hold a 10mm ratcheting box wrench and reach over the engine and have your arm descend vertically just to the left of where the fuel filter resides; guide the box end toward your right middle finger and get the box end over the head of the bolt (by feel alone since you can't see the bolt); if the box is on the bolt when you drop the wrench with your left hand you should hear the clicks of the ratchet; with your left hand grab the open end of the 10mm wrench and pull upward to loosen the bolt; once loose grab a telescoping magnet and use it to raise and lower the open end of the wrench (this just allows you to get your left arm out of a cramped position but you're still lying on top of the engine) thus loosening the bolt; your right middle finger has to hold the box end in position over the bolt.
You'll never get a socket wrench in there because the frame is too close to the bottom of the valve cover. I used a regular (not offset) 10mm GearWrench and a Pittsburgh Automotive 15Lb capacity telescoping magnet. You can't torque that bolt or any of the bolts along the bottom, but you can torque the others and then with the 10mm ratcheting box wrench get a feel for the torqued bolts and apply the same amount of force to the bolts that are not accessible.
F#ck sake..... THE ENGINE IS OUT OF THE CAR....
"HOW EASY WAS THAT"
I hate my subaru