NHTSA ID Number: 10165512
Manufacturer Communication Number: 02-131-12R
Summary
The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage
which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or
upper oil pan.
There are five areas that should be closely inspected if an oil leak is reported by the customer:
1. The 6mm tapped hole casting boss area in the left-hand camshaft cap
2. The sealing surfaces between either the left or right-hand camshaft cap and camshaft carrier
3. The sealing surfaces between the cylinder head and camshaft carrier
4. The sealing surface between the upper oil pan and the engine block
5. The sealing surfaces of the front timing chain cover
21 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2012-2019 |
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2012-2019 |
| SUBARU | WRX | 2015-2019 |
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or upper oil pan.
There are five areas that should be closely inspected if an oil leak is reported by the customer:
- The 6mm tapped hole casting boss area in the left-hand camshaft cap
- The sealing surfaces between either the left or right-hand camshaft cap and camshaft carrier
- The sealing surfaces between the cylinder head and camshaft carrier
- The sealing surface between the upper oil pan and the engine block
- The sealing surfaces of the front timing chain cover
Note: Refer to the April 2011 issue of TIPS for more information on Fluid Leak Detection.
If oil seepage is verified coming from the 6mm threaded hole in the left-hand camshaft cap, install the specified bolt and flat washer.
Bolt: Part# 800206180
Washer: Part# 031106000
Tightening Torque: 6.4 +/- 0.5 Nm (57 +/- 4 inch-pounds)
If oil seepage is verified coming from the front camshaft cap or cam carrier as shown in the photos below, remove the cam cap and clean both surfaces thoroughly before applying sealer. Note: The 2 o-rings between the camshaft cap and the cam carrier will need to be replaced as they are not re-usable.
Apply Liquid Gasket, ThreeBond 1280B, (Part No. SOA5499100) or equivalent* as shown below:
If oil seepage is verified coming from between the cam carrier and the cylinder head as shown in the photos below, remove the cam carrier. Clean the machined sealing surfaces thoroughly and then re-seal using Liquid Gasket ThreeBond 1280B, (Part No. SOA5499100) or equivalent*. As shown in the photos below, the o-rings between the cam carrier and the cylinder head will need to be replaced as they are not re-usable. This would also be a good time to clean the Active Valve Control System (AVCS) filter screens which are contained in the cam carriers. NOTE: The filter screens are one-time use and must be replaced if they need to be removed. The replacement filter part# is 14451AA050.
If you find engine oil seepage between the cylinder block and upper oil pan, remove the upper oil pan, clean the machined sealing surfaces thoroughly and then re-seal using Liquid Gasket ThreeBond 1280B, (Part No. SOA5499100) or equivalent*. Note: The o-rings between the upper oil pan and the cylinder block along with those between the upper and lower oil pan will need to be replaced as they are not re-usable.
Photo shows seepage from upper oil pan to engine block sealing surfaces.
Front Timing Chain Cover resealing procedures:
Note: Only reseal the front chain cover AFTER confirming there is no oil seepage coming from the cam retainer cap (area 1) as previously described.
- If there are no oil droplets found on the engine under-cover or the lower radiator hose, thoroughly clean the chain cover sealing area along with the surrounding cylinder head and crankcase areas. Re-check for oil seepage again at the next service interval.
- If the front chain cover is leaking and needs to be resealed, follow the repair procedure in the applicable Service Manual. Thoroughly clean and inspect the sealing surfaces then re-seal using Liquid Gasket ThreeBond 1280B, (Part No. SOA5499100) or equivalent*.
*See Service Bulletin 01-167-08 for recommended and alternative sealing materials.
COUNTERMEASURES
| VEHICLE | INSPECTION AREA | COUNTERMEASURE | STARTING VIN# | STARTING ENGINE # |
| Forester | 1 | Elimination of 6mm tapped hole in boss of camshaft cap | C*447908 | 0266216 |
| 2 | Enhanced cleaning procedure for sealing surface of camshaft cap | C*411592 | 0156924 | |
| 3 and 4 | Additional sealer added | C*468399 | 0345502 | |
| 5 | Enhanced cleaning procedure for sealing surface of chain cover | C*468399 | 0345489 |
Bulletin Number: 02-131-12R; Revised: 09/20/19 Page 1
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide procedures for the diagnosis and repair of oil seepage
which may be coming from the timing chain cover, front camshaft cap, camshaft carrier and / or
upper oil pan.
There are five areas that should be closely inspected if an oil leak is reported by the customer:
1. The 6mm tapped hole casting boss area in the left-hand camshaft cap
2. The sealing surfaces between either the left or right-hand camshaft cap and camshaft carrier
3. The sealing surfaces between the cylinder head and camshaft carrier
4. The sealing surface between the upper oil pan and the engine block
5. The sealing surfaces of the front timing chain cover
Note: Refer to the April 2011 issue of TIPS for more information on Fluid Leak Detection.
If oil seepage is verified coming from the 6mm threaded
hole in the left-hand camshaft cap, install the specified
bolt and flat washer.
NUMBER: 02-131-12R
DATE: 07/18/12
REVISED: 09/20/19
APPLICABILITY: 2012-19MY Forester
2012-19MY Impreza
2015-19MY WRX
SUBJECT: Oil Seepage Diagnosis and Repair Procedures
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provided, right.
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are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur in some vehicles, or
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to do the job correctly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that this
Service Bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition.
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Bolt: Part# 800206180
Washer: Part# 031106000
Tightening Torque: 6.4 +/- 0.5 Nm
(57 +/- 4 inch-pounds)
Bulletin Number: 02-131-12R; Revised: 09/20/19 Page 2
If oil seepage is verified coming from the front camshaft cap or cam carrier as shown in the
photos below, remove the cam cap and clean both surfaces thoroughly before applying sealer.
Note: The 2 o-rings between the camshaft cap and the cam carrier will need to be replaced as
they are not re-usable.
Cam carrier
Rocker Cover
Oil seepage
Oil seepage
Camshaft cap
Cam carrier
Chain Cover
Apply Liquid Gasket, ThreeBond 1280B, (Part No. SOA5499100) or equivalent* as
shown below:
Right Hand Left Hand
Sealant applying
diameter: 3.5mm
Sealant applying
diameter: 3.5mm
Sealant applying
diameter: 3.5mm
Sealant applying
diameter around
the 4 bolt holes:
2.0mm. There are
non-re-usable
o-rings around the
two center bolt
holes which require
replacement.
Camshaft cap
Continued…
Bulletin Number: 02-131-12R; Revised: 09/20/19 Page 3
If oil seepage is verified coming from between the cam carrier and the cylinder head as
shown in the photos below, remove the cam carrier. Clean the machined sealing surfaces
thoroughly and then re-seal using Liquid Gasket ThreeBond 1280B, (Part No. SOA5499100)
or equivalent*. As shown in the photos below, the o-rings between the cam carrier and the
cylinder head will need to be replaced as they are not re-usable. This would also be a good
time to clean the Active Valve Control System (AVCS) filter screens which are contained in
the cam carriers. NOTE: The filter screens are one-time use and must be replaced if they
need to be removed. The replacement filter part# is 14451AA050.
Cam carrier seepage seen from top left
and lower right side of engine
Top Left View
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Bulletin Number: 02-131-12R; Revised: 09/20/19 Page 4
Cam carrier o-rings requiring replacement
AVCS filter screen in cam carrier
If you find engine oil seepage between the cylinder block and upper oil pan, remove the
upper oil pan, clean the machined sealing surfaces thoroughly and then re-seal using Liquid
Gasket ThreeBond 1280B, (Part No. SOA5499100) or equivalent*. Note: The o-rings
between the upper oil pan and the cylinder block along with those between the upper and
lower oil pan will need to be replaced as they are not re-usable.
Continued…
Bulletin Number: 02-131-12R; Revised: 09/20/19 Page 5
As viewed from the rear, oil seepage
from the upper pan to engine block
sealing area may be present in
these areas.
Photo shows seepage from upper oil
pan to engine block sealing surfaces.
Continued…
Bulletin Number: 02-131-12R; Revised: 09/20/19 Page 6
Front Timing Chain Cover resealing procedures:
Note: Only reseal the front chain cover AFTER confirming there is no oil seepage coming
from the cam retainer cap (area 1) as previously described.
1. If there are no oil droplets found on the engine under-cover or the lower radiator hose,
thoroughly clean the chain cover sealing area along with the surrounding cylinder head
and crankcase areas. Re-check for oil seepage again at the next service interval.
2. If the front chain cover is leaking and needs to be resealed, follow the repair procedure in
the applicable Service Manual. Thoroughly clean and inspect the sealing surfaces then
re-seal using Liquid Gasket ThreeBond 1280B, (Part No. SOA5499100) or equivalent*.
*See Service Bulletin 01-167-08 for recommended and alternative sealing materials.
COUNTERMEASURES
VEHICLE INSPECTION
AREA COUNTERMEASURE STARTING
VIN#
STARTING
ENGINE #
Forester
1
Elimination of 6mm tapped hole in boss of
camshaft cap
C*447908 0266216
2
Enhanced cleaning procedure for sealing
surface of camshaft cap
C*411592 0156924
3 and 4 Additional sealer added C*468399 0345502
5
Enhanced cleaning procedure for sealing
surface of chain cover
C*468399 0345489
Continued…
Bulletin Number: 02-131-12R; Revised: 09/20/19 Page 7
WARRANTY/CLAIM INFORMATION
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited and / or Powertrain Warranty period, this repair may
be claimed using the following information:
AREA
NUMBER LABOR DESCRIPTION LABOR
OPERATION #
TRANMISSION TYPE
FAIL CODE
5MT 4AT 6MT CVT
1
OIL SEEPAGE REPAIR, L/H CAM CAP
THREADED BOSS B243-611 0.3
AFR-34
ENGINE OIL &/or COOLANT LEAK TESTING
& DIAGNOSIS C245-001 0.4
2
H4 ENGINE R&R FOR CAMSHAFT SERVICING B293-100 3.4 3.9 3.5 3.9
AFV-34
LH CAM CAP RESEAL C293-102 4.5
RH CAM CAP RESEAL C293-101 4.6
BOTH CAM CAPS RESEAL C293-104 5.9
ENGINE OIL &/or COOLANT LEAK TESTING
& DIAGNOSIS C245-001 0.4
3
H4 ENGINE R&R FOR CAMSHAFT SERVICING B293-100 3.4 3.9 3.5 3.9
AFV-34
LH CAM CARRIER RESEAL &/or O-RING R&R C293-002 3.6
RH CAM CARRIER RESEAL &/or O-RING R&R C293-001 3.7
BOTH CAM CARRIERS RESEAL
&/or O-RING R&R C293-004 4.5
ENGINE OIL &/or COOLANT LEAK TESTING
& DIAGNOSIS C245-001 0.4
4
H4 ENGINE R&R FOR SHORTBLOCK
& ENGINE SERVICING B295-300 3.4 3.9 3.5 3.9
OIL EXTENSION HOUSING, O-RINGS AFV-34
&/or SEALER R&R C295-023 2.4
ENGINE OIL &/or COOLANT LEAK TESTING
& DIAGNOSIS C245-001 0.4
Bulletin Number: 02-131-12R; Revised: 09/20/19 Page 8
AREA
NUMBER LABOR DESCRIPTION LABOR
OPERATION #
TRANMISSION TYPE
FAIL CODE
5MT 4AT 6MT CVT
5
FRONT CHAIN COVER, SEALER
&/or O-RINGS R&R B245-201 3.6
AFV-34
ENGINE OIL &/or COOLANT LEAK TESTING
& DIAGNOSIS C245-001 0.4
NOTE: Liquid gasket ThreeBond 1280B can be claimed using part number SOA635065, quantity
one (1) per repair order. This part number is non-orderable and used for claim purposes only.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as
previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.
• Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
• Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
NUMBER: 02-131-12R
DATE: 07/18/12
REVISED: 09/20/19
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10165512
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10165512-0001.pdf
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Brian
Will 12-131-12R be performed free of charge? From what I’ve seen, TSB 02-157-14R is.
oemdtc
I’m guessing if your vehicle is still under warranty.