Three problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 1997 Subaru Outback. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Noticed oil leaking from engine. Had to have front crank seal replaced. Also needed to get timing belt replaced as oil leaked into timing belt cover. Cost $368 to get fixed. Leakage began when car was just a few years old. That should not have happened as car had not been in accident or abused.
Crank/cam/oil pan silicone seals faileds early in vehicle life. Also, alternator belt fell off, main pulley broke, center of pulley badly worn, and valves bent on cylinder #2. $635 to replace seals, $415 to replace main pulley, and $1107 to replace valves.
The engine seals of the main cam shaft failed and caused the engine to leak oil. The dealer replaced the seals and the timing belt. Please provide further details.