Valve cover seals leaking oil

[Staxta]

The valve cover seals on my swapped EJ25D '96 engine are small amounts of oil onto the exhaust, resulting in a smoky engine bay.
I've tried a few quick fixes but to no avail, so it looks like I'll need to buy some new rubber seals.

The problem is that in Australia, the EJ25D wasn't used until 97, so the dealership say they can't order the the correct seals.
Is there any online shop from the states that will ship to Australia? I've checked eBay but the shipping prices are pretty ridiculous.

[rougeben83]

Try http://www.subarugenuineparts.com/, they've always been very helpful in the past for me...

[afterbangin]

There are a few variances between the gaskets throughout the years with the EJ25D. I believe the main switch over was in 98 where they changed gasket styles and timing belt tensioners. I have a swapped 97 EJ25D in my 98 and I ran into this same issue. I just ended up taking the valve cover into the dealership which seems isn't a possibility for you.

Good luck and this is a good time to change spark plugs since you have a little more space to work with since your removing the valve covers.

- Matt

[chuckthefuk]

http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/u ... tration_1/ (http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b11/type_4/engine/rocker_cover/illustration_1/)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/366494902004png-2.jpg
http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/u ... tration_2/ (http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b11/type_4/engine/rocker_cover/illustration_2/)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2012/07/366494902040png-2.jpg
http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/u ... tration_3/ (http://opposedforces.com/parts/legacy/us_b11/type_4/engine/rocker_cover/illustration_3/)

[afterbangin]

^ done and done.