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2002 subaru outback sedan, 3.0 liter engine. Smell an oil leak, figure it is dripping on the exhaust system. Cannot find source after several looks underneath. Differential oil is a bit high and perhaps a slight red tint, transmission oil low... Blown double lip seal? How big of a deal to change this and about how expensive? Any other ideas for the burning oil smell

Submitted: 356 days and 1 hours ago.
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2002 Subaru Outback sedan 3.0 liter

Already Tried:
several examinations, Just recently saw what might be tranny fluid in the differential gearbox.

Posted by Super mechanic 356 days ago.

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Hello and welcome to Just answer.com, Super mechanic here. About your vehicle.

 

You will want to just make sure that it's not oil that is getting on the engine and then burning off before you can see a leak.

 

However, the transaxle separator gasket, (and seal) are internal with the unit. Most times you will want to do a complete resealing of the transaxle while it is out. A good trans shop will probably want to charge more than what they should though.

 

Anyway, here are the labor times along with the prices of the parts, the entire seal kit is only $158, prices my vary. The labor should be, (at the most) about 7 hours or less.

 

I would figure at an average of $65 per hour anywhere from $600 to $800 depending on where you take it.

 

 

PartOEM PartPrice
Seals and Gaskets
11 - Extension Housing Gasket31337AA191$7.70Notes
13 - Rear Extension Seal806735210$8.00Notes
Gasket & Seal Kit31007AA042$158.00Notes
4 - Oil Pump Seal31361AA000$9.10Notes
7 - Torque Converter Housing Seal806750050$8.37Notes
8 - Case Seal31295AA003$28.75Notes
LaborSkill
Level
Mfg.
Warranty
Standard
Seals and Gaskets
Replace
Cover Seal
Oil Separator Cover SealB3.45.0Notes
Includes: R&I Transaxle
Side SealsB1.31.9Notes
Front Pump Gasket/SealB5.37.3Notes
Includes: Separating Differential From Transaxle.
Oil Separator Cover GasketB3.45.0Notes
Includes: R&I Transaxle
Oil Pan GasketB0.50.6Notes
Input Shaft SealB3.24.8Notes
Includes: R&I Transaxle
Torque Converter SealB3.24.8Notes
Includes: R&I Transaxle
Rear Extension SealB0.50.6

 

355 days and 23 hours ago.

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Good information. Thanks. Just wanted to confirm that my troubleshooting points to a damaged internal seal? also, how quick should i get it fixed?

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You will want to asap. Although the ATF is under pressure, it will be the most likely to be forced into the diff, if by any chance the diff fluid gets into the trans, then you will have more of a problem.

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