Newbie here, hello!

Rusty07 · 05-09-2025, 06:01 PM

Hello! My name is Dan and I’ve had my 2007 WRX since 2011. Started with 94k, now I’m at 261k miles. Biggest job I attempted was to pull the motor and fix 3 burned out valves, it went fairly well but during reassembly I over torqued exhaust manifold stud and now I have a through hole with a very small but constant oil seepage on the passenger side manifold.

The highest temp thread sealant is way below the manifold’s operating range but I’m thinking maybe a thread locker would work.
Anyway, hello again and I’m looking forward to exploring this forum, it’s a gold mine of Subaru knowledge!

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SWrx2018 · 05-10-2025, 02:19 AM

Off topic just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forums. Hope someone here can help you out

DAUER0898 · 05-17-2025, 12:34 PM

Hi Dan,

Can you get a picture of the issue?

Erics95Subie · 05-23-2025, 06:23 PM

Welcome from a fellow newcomer! I hope you find the help you need.

xene · 06-28-2025, 09:16 AM

Welcome

05-09-2025, 06:01 PM	#1
Rusty07 Scooby Newbie Member#: 540994 Join Date: May 2025 Vehicle: 2007 WRX	Newbie here, hello! Hello! My name is Dan and I’ve had my 2007 WRX since 2011. Started with 94k, now I’m at 261k miles. Biggest job I attempted was to pull the motor and fix 3 burned out valves, it went fairly well but during reassembly I over torqued exhaust manifold stud and now I have a through hole with a very small but constant oil seepage on the passenger side manifold. The highest temp thread sealant is way below the manifold’s operating range but I’m thinking maybe a thread locker would work. Anyway, hello again and I’m looking forward to exploring this forum, it’s a gold mine of Subaru knowledge! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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05-10-2025, 02:19 AM	#2
SWrx2018 Scooby Newbie Member#: 541031 Join Date: May 2025	Off topic just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forums. Hope someone here can help you out

05-17-2025, 12:34 PM	#3
DAUER0898 Scooby Newbie Member#: 540981 Join Date: May 2025 Location: Illinois Vehicle: 2011 Forester MT Almost black	Hi Dan, Can you get a picture of the issue?

05-23-2025, 06:23 PM	#4
Erics95Subie Scooby Newbie Member#: 541131 Join Date: May 2025 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: New England Vehicle: 1995 Impreza Blue	Welcome from a fellow newcomer! I hope you find the help you need.

06-28-2025, 09:16 AM	#5
xene Scooby Newbie Member#: 478172 Join Date: Nov 2017	Welcome