I'm not clear if you're referring to a Syncro but on the 2WD, there is a seal between the transaxle input shaft and body of clutch housing. Gear oil can leak from there. If gear oil is leaking at the input shaft seal, you may be looking at some clutch work. Neil.
On 6/26/14, Nomadix <subarusyncro@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi list. > > Ok found a 17mm allen at parts store. > Got the bolt off. No touch of fluid with finger. > > Used a siphon pump and pumped in almost 3 quarts of sae80/90 till full. > Think it is leaking from main seal to engine.
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