'06 to '11 Subaru Forester, Impreza & Outback SOHC 2.5 Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit

'06 to '11 Subaru Forester, Impreza & Outback SOHC 2.5 Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit - Part I

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11 ай бұрын

In this video I bring you along as I do some routine maintenance on a 2011 Subaru Forester. I'll be installing an Aisin Timing Belt Kit that includes all of the idler pulleys, the water pump and the tensioner. I'll throw in a new thermostat to and show you some tips along the way that may help you working on yours.
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@SouthMainAuto 11 ай бұрын

*Tools and Parts used in this video* : *-Aisin TKF-006 Engine Timing Belt Kit with New Water Pump* : amzn.to/3OVdHQJ *-Ingersoll Rand 2015MAX 3/8" Right Angle* :amzn.to/3Ohutry *-Astro Pneumatic Tool 1822 ONYX 1/2" Nano Impact* : amzn.to/45co73s *-Astro Pneumatic Tool 1111A ONYX 1/4" Palm Ratchet* : amzn.to/3Qqgdzh *-Zerex Asian Vehicle Blue Silicate and Borate Free 50/50* : amzn.to/3qdawdz *-AISIN THF-005 Thermostat* : amzn.to/3DHGNwq

@garycurry4600 11 ай бұрын

You knew THAT all too well 😂

@michaelweatherhead9470 11 ай бұрын

That's what I used on my Subaru outback 2011 291k.

@boredbanana7324 11 ай бұрын

Where did you get that giant ass pick??

@MKdefends 11 ай бұрын

I saw how fast that Astro took off the crank bolt. I ordered one from Amazon with the demo I saw. I need one like that and thank you ..

@SouthMainAuto 11 ай бұрын

@@MKdefends The link I posted here is for the same one I have but the "V2." Same gun just way more power than what I have. You'll love it!

@RainmanRaysRepairs 11 ай бұрын

Just don’t break the bolt off in the water pump!! 😮

@FortunateJuice 11 ай бұрын

Love this community.

@RainmanRaysRepairs 11 ай бұрын

@@FortunateJuice😊

@sc5015 11 ай бұрын

🤣😂🤣😂 Sorry Ray, didnt expect to see you here but first person I thought of!!

@jakeowens1770 11 ай бұрын

Smh

@Ogdin3 11 ай бұрын

That lost motor ever materialize?

@gzrgldr8288 11 ай бұрын

One of your old videos on the Honda Pilot timing belt replacement has saved me over 3 grand. I have done it twice now using your video as my guide. I really appreciate all of the time that you take in explaining what you are doing and the pitfalls to avoid. Wish I had a trustworthy mechanic like you near me for those jobs I just don't want to tackle.

@zippythechicken 11 ай бұрын

$3k for a timing belt replacement? ouch .. honda dealer here just a couple years ago use to run a deal $695 4cyl $895 6cyl still way too much for me so i do it myself while I still can

@xcofcd 11 ай бұрын

Probably all repaires combined he could do himself...but you gotta say,I buy a lot of spare parts and prices have easily doubled compared to 3 years ago. Things are crazy, I just paid $30 for 3 copper and 2 aluminum seal rings (like the ones on an oil drain plug) a few weeks ago...

@MrKenpetgam 10 ай бұрын

Just buy a kit online, fits 9/10 times@@xcofcd

@rjb6327 11 ай бұрын

You're a great guy Eric. Maken a video for the people. What-a-guy! 😃 You not only make a video for the people, you include Mrs. O and it's always nice to see Mrs.O.

@jcadult101 11 ай бұрын

8:50 if you have a bike shop in town, bike boxes are double wall cardboard, it works great for protecting the radiator. I also use them as creepers in the driveway. Easy to slide on and very thin so you don't have to raise the extra couple of inches a creeper requires. If you're just working topside, they're great for catching dropped things, you just grab the cardboard and slide it out with the item on top.

@samcooke2742 11 ай бұрын

The peeples really appreciate your hard work making informative videos. Kinda reminds me of the movies I used to have to watch in traffic school to not get my license pulled, like "Wheels of Tragedy." Entertaining, but with a serious lesson.

@titaniumman_22 11 ай бұрын

If you’re looking for a textbook…probably find a textbook! Awesome! I’ll take your knowledge and experience over a textbook any day! Edit: not only a model mechanic, a model husband on how he treats the Mrs. O 🥇

@nathanpethybridge1587 11 ай бұрын

Yay, a video that isn’t brakes, bearings or suspension. This was a great flashback to the videos you used to have all the time, keep up the great work.

@bearing_aficionado 11 ай бұрын

Hey Eric, as the official bearing aficionado of this channel, I was going to say that ol' Rainman Ray has a fantastic video of what not to do on one of these engines but he beat us to it!.

@DaddyBeanDaddyBean 11 ай бұрын

Home gamer. Just saw this video come up. My kid and I did one of these two years ago - first timing belt job ever - and while it was a struggle, we got it done. The best part was when we found some jackwagon had stripped the tensioner bolt and stuffed it full of JB Weld instead of fixing it properly. Looking forward to watching this to see if we did anything right. 😂

@gregorylewis8471 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting me on to Astro! Great video as always and a tip of the hat to Mrs. O. Always a delight when she participates! 😁😁😁

@frugalprepper 11 ай бұрын

You gotta do some wheel bearing while you got it in there!

@SemtexWarrior 11 ай бұрын

As a certified Subaru mechanic i approve of this video :D

@carguy0000 11 ай бұрын

This job looks like a dream compared to doing timing belt on a P.T. Cruiser

@stevec5657 11 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you highlighted the corrugated cardboard trick to protect the radiator cooling fins. I was taught that many years ago while working in a custom car fabrication shop and do it everytime now. Thanks for the video 👍

@dss8345 11 ай бұрын

YES! I've got a 2010 Forester and have been waiting for this exact video to come out! Eric is the best.

@johnz8210 11 ай бұрын

The Aisin kits are by far the best out there. I sure hope they don't get bought out by some scumbag outfit.

@mrb1864 11 ай бұрын

These days current parts knowledge is more useful than practical knowledge as part quality and brand sell-out never been such potential scam garbage and paying good money for problem parts soon becomes huge burden in a daily shop .

@fredsalter1915 11 ай бұрын

A spritz of Kroil in my morning coffee cup keeps me fresh n pliable for the entire work day!

@BigDaddy_MRI 11 ай бұрын

By now, I’d have 4 broken bolts and the whole engine out of time and dropped the new water pump and put a ding on the sealing surface that could park a small car in. Maybe an Austin Mini. And I’d have to take some heart meds because I’d be so dang angry. Thanks for bringing us along. This is a great video!! Loving your expertise and willing to give hints and tips. You da man, Mr. O!

@doctorjohn-burgtekie 11 ай бұрын

Making videos for the people what more can viewers ask for.

@railfanpat1719 11 ай бұрын

Poor Rainman Ray is having major PTSD on this video

@railfanpat1719 11 ай бұрын

He probably had to put earplugs in his babies ears so they wouldn’t add words to their vocabulary during that entire nightmare

@REDBIRD-95 11 ай бұрын

I hope Ray isn't watching, he probably still has nightmares when that water pump bolt broke off in the Subaru he was servicing a while back. Man, that engine gave him a lot of grief😬 Have a great night, Eric👍

@johnhpalmer6098 11 ай бұрын

Ray actually got that bolt out of the subie, once it was out of the car and on the table. In fact, he did that I think the other day.

@REDBIRD-95 11 ай бұрын

@@johnhpalmer6098 I know, and I was so glad that he did get it out as there's nothing like overcoming an obstacle, and having that feeling of satisfaction in achieving what might seem like an impossible feat😁

@daveclark8337 11 ай бұрын

That subie engine is Still laying on Ray's work bench. I'd be pissed if I was that owner who brought their car in over 2 months ago to 'fix an oil leak'.

@carlosnavarro921 11 ай бұрын

you beat me to it! I was just going to say the same thing lol UPDATE: Ray is watching!! and told Eric not to break the water pump bolt!

@MickayG 11 ай бұрын

@@daveclark8337 Can't go off on the videos how long it was... lots of times the videos are not in chronological order. Could be that engine is already back in the Sub.

@Toto-is8ci 11 ай бұрын

Loved seeing that Orange bottle of Kroil. The best penetrant EVER! ... at 22:04 "if it bothers you, look away" made me laugh out loud!

@jamesbruno5896 11 ай бұрын

I've watched a lot of your videos & this has been the most informative yet! Great tips & tricks to carry out this procedure! Kudos Eric!

@justsumguy2u 11 ай бұрын

When working on Subarus, it's always nice to get a break from blown head gaskets and spun rod bearings

@betomendez4304 11 ай бұрын

The ones I always had rear main seal leak about half court a day 😆 lol

@mph5896 11 ай бұрын

@@betomendez4304 The torque converter seal and front trans cover gets resealed at that time as well since they leak. Those 2.5's are super simple to work on though. Last engine pull, I think I had it out in a little over an hour. Splitting them, they stick on the dowels.

@upman664 11 ай бұрын

Last one I did, was an hour to get it ready and 2-3 hrs of cussing to get it off the trans. Ended up with a block and a jack between the firewall and the engine. Oh and welcome to Michigan. Ugh

@mph5896 11 ай бұрын

@@upman664 I take something and try to jam/tap it between the two to try and open that gap slightly, then insert another something slightly thicker. I might try a 5 in 1 paint tool on the next one. Last job I broke a flat thin screwdriver tip off.

@alexanderSydneyOz 11 ай бұрын

the blown head gasket issue is from 15 years ago.

@danchesney631 11 ай бұрын

A super slow-mo of the bolt going into the anti-freeze bucket would have been cool.

@johnhpalmer6098 11 ай бұрын

Something that Rainman Ray would do. Drop something and then reshow it in slo-mo. 😋

@mentalmodeled 11 ай бұрын

@@johnhpalmer6098 Subaru. Water pump. Sometimes Ray likes to keep part of the bolt in the block...

@johnhpalmer6098 11 ай бұрын

@@mentalmodeled I saw that too. In fact, he did get it out the other day, while it sat on a table.

@mentalmodeled 11 ай бұрын

@@johnhpalmer6098 Yep. As always, Ray gets the job done.

@throttlebottle5906 11 ай бұрын

@@johnhpalmer6098 "Bolt Gravity" 🤣

@trekOCLVone 11 ай бұрын

Through all the cordless crazy - I've held onto my Ingersol Rand air ratchet and heavy-duty impact gun. When the going gets tough the Ingersol Rand comes to the rescue.

@mikerobbins5049 11 ай бұрын

While I will never do a timing belt on a Subaru I still enjoy watching Eric work......

@michaelbohanon8137 11 ай бұрын

Killing me today SirO. Just got done with an S6 V8 spark plug/coil job at 75k... no blood no foul...😂....this is a raw Suby utilitarian voyage....thank you.

@karencary3312 11 ай бұрын

The people love you for your videos!!!❤❤❤❤❤

@zoidberg444 11 ай бұрын

I'm a channel OG Eric (probably around subscriber No. 1500) and I remember an epic Subaru head gasket project you did back then where you had that right angle Ingersol Rand impact. I've never actually seen one in the flesh on this side of the pond. If I worked on cars for a living instead of a hobby I would probably have imported one!

@stewart4711 11 ай бұрын

the village looks like a nice place to live my kinda place

@SouthMainAuto 11 ай бұрын

Very low income area, no business and lots of meth. Plus we have the bail reform so crime is always on the rise, the politics are a joke, taxes will blow your mind and every thing is illegal except drugs and hookers. Oh and they don't want you to own a gun or a gas stove. Other than that it is a pretty nice place :)

@mph5896 11 ай бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto That is getting to be about every very small town in the US.

@douglaslamb8709 11 ай бұрын

The people of the world appreciate you effort Mr O 👍👍👍

@darylmorgan9887 11 ай бұрын

Great video Eric O . Thank you for your time and patience explaining step by step with your car repairs. Looking forward to part 2.

@mikechiodetti4482 11 ай бұрын

On to part 2. Thanks for the tech tips. Nice to see Mrs. O!

@itsdavex2 11 ай бұрын

I always pull the fans but I have to say I like the cardboard trick on the radiator.

@worldclassautomotive7494 11 ай бұрын

Great way to end a weekend!

@GarnConstructionInc 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video/tutorial. Your tips to solve rust belt issues are practical and never ending.

@worldclassautomotive7494 11 ай бұрын

Great way to end the weekend!

@mitchhughes6218 11 ай бұрын

Sunday night and an SMA video! Best way to start a new week!

@home-powersystems7782 11 ай бұрын

Love the "enhance, enhance". Looks easy when you do it Eric, that is how good you are.

@joemehere1151 11 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your work Eric! Thanks for taiing thew time to make videos, Be well

@gregmoore8796 11 ай бұрын

Got an 05 impreza.outback sport with 345k. Just did the wp and timing belt. Used that kit too. High quality. Good afternoon in the driveway.

@xt6wagon 11 ай бұрын

Subarus don't leak oil, they have factory installed rustproofing sprayers. I knew it was time to fix valve over gaskets when I could tell which stoplights were red the day before.

@MKdefends 11 ай бұрын

Can't wait for part II , Adding coolant and burping the air out of the system, With the cooling fans operational after adding coolant and radiator sealed. I Have a very good friend that has a overheating issue and he already changed the thermostat and was wondering about engine still having air in the system. Still overheating after a 8 mile drive and hoping it's not the classic Subaru head gasket blown out. Thanks for sharing this Eric O and I love your videos and I have seen them all. FARMAL video's gardening cooking, rusty manifolds and Ice cream. :)

@wim0104 11 ай бұрын

burping this engine is a pain the ass; let it heat up, turn the cab heat on, park it up and down on a slope,...

@SouthMainAuto 11 ай бұрын

I address these myths in the second part of the video haha

@wim0104 11 ай бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto we ain't got no vacuum pump, Eric.

@tomoakhill8825 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the delightful video. I enjoyed seeing another timing belt. The repetition is ESSENTIAL to actually learning how to do these. Good job.

@FreeKanal 11 ай бұрын

I love all those little tips and tricks that you show us. Thanks man !

@waltstrait5807 11 ай бұрын

Love the premptive repair videos-you know it will break so fix before it does !!

@anthonys5603 11 ай бұрын

I love the longer videos. 30+minutes

@williamwhite1596 11 ай бұрын

Very clear instructions good video ! God Bless !!!

@alanduke4902 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree about Aisin. I've had nothing but great experiences with them!

@paulchisholm9392 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip about holdong the 'captive' nut on the radiator. BMW (M135i) used loctite on a headlamp fixing screw which guaranteed that the nut would spin in the plastic.

@clonetrooper576 11 ай бұрын

We are literally about to do the Belt and pump on our Legacy 2.5 this morning so thanks for the video!!

@donaldgeorge6656 11 ай бұрын

That is a big job. Very impressive

@aaronfite2549 11 ай бұрын

I love these gravy jobs

@Big_Loo 11 ай бұрын

Watching you take the upper radiator hose off made me think of when I was young and poor and my car broke down. My cousin helped me fix it because I couldn't afford to pay anyone. He managed to convince me that I had to put RTV on the radiator hose fittings...all god damn 4 of them 😑😆😆

@Paul1958R 11 ай бұрын

Eric, Excellent video as always - thank you! SMA#1 Paul (in MA)

@bltoth1955 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for splaining the work as you git-er-done.

@calebcolvin6481 10 ай бұрын

Do I even have a Subaru Outback? No. Did I still watch the video in full? Yes. 😂

@ebedrivera2667 11 ай бұрын

The master tech at it's finest

@chadharmon5716 11 ай бұрын

when eric said let’s talk in a language we all can understand i expected “cult of personality” by living color to start playing 😂🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@onenuttybuddy 11 ай бұрын

Hi Eric, Love those To Be Continued videos. Always nice to see Mrs. "O" Take care.

@lucidbarrier 11 ай бұрын

I really like the quality of the Aisin timing belt kits. I put one on an older Camry and have one on my Avalon. I kind of wish they came with a new thermostat too. Those Motorad thermostats are pieces of doo doo and you have to find an OEM thermostat that will get there the same time as the timing kit. Also, make sure you have the gaskets before hand that you need, timing cover gaskets, oil seals and FIPG. I may have to redo the oil pump on the Camry because we were on a budget and I had to install an aftermarket oil pump and it came with a paper gasket. I wish I had spent the $20 to find an OEM metal gasket. I was super hesitant to install that flimsy paper piece of toilet paper but now I know.

@greasemonkeymechanic1 11 ай бұрын

you can typically get tama thermostats from napa and tama is oem for most Japanese cars.

@windward2818 11 ай бұрын

If the repair will take time, like the one in the video, I like to put a charger on the battery, after disconnecting the negative cable of course, to at least do a bulk charge which could take several hours. This allows me the opportunity to then check the battery capacity with a battery internal impedance tester to estimate the remaining battery life. If needed, I could then recommend the customer replace the battery, order the battery and replace it as part of the repair. I think what is not shown in many of Eric's videos is the initial inspection of the vehicle. It is common practice in the rust belt to do a basic inspection of the vehicle, both engine compartment and on the lift, to see if there is any obvious damage or other issues. Some larger shops have a cleaning bay where you can wash the underside of the vehicle and the vehicle itself before inspection if needed. Then it has to dry for a short time before being worked on. The cleaning bay is also used to wash car that have been worked on if part of the repair. Usually, services for detailing a vehicle are also available. In the rust belt it is very handy to have an electrical bench to build replacement battery, starter and alternator cables.

@utahyork3338 11 ай бұрын

I'm liking the cardboard hack! I mean "TIP". :)

@Eyeman4077 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video! Not only is it clear, concise, and informative, I picked up a few tricks as well (the cardboard thing was a "Why the hell didn't I think of that" moment). Even though I'm a pretty good shade tree mechanic and have done a timing belt or two, this is the first boxer engine I've ever worked on. After these videos I have no doubts! I appreciate you!

@brianbanks3044 11 ай бұрын

after watching Rainman Ray snap a bolt on the water pump doing the same job, I was holding my breath as Eric took the bolts out.....phew, that was a relief....Ray was fuming but thankful at the same time

@shannonmacdonald1440 11 ай бұрын

"Peacock".... cracks me up every time!

@hghahn301 11 ай бұрын

have to do this jon on a 2011 Forrester next week. Many tks for uploading.

@erickieffer8440 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, I think I have one of these coming up with the 3.6.

@glenharper3136 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video Eric.

@Strykenine 10 ай бұрын

I love a good timing job.

@russellstephan6844 11 ай бұрын

My Mac hose pick... 4+ decades of reliable service! Every time I use that tool I'm stunned at how less of a pain it makes removing old stuck-on hoses.

@BartStar009 11 ай бұрын

the $3.99 picks from Harbor Freight are just as good, paying $120 for Mac picks doesn't make you a master mechanic

@russellstephan6844 11 ай бұрын

@@BartStar009 The Internet is an amazing place... It is a wealth of highly entertaining and useful information. It also contain plenty of bottom feeders, mosquitos, ticks, and other bloodsuckers. Very true! But, I'll point you to the original comment -- "4+ decades ago." Harbor Freight wasn't on every street corner yet. Sears (Craftsman) was, however. But, they didn't carry all the specialized tools needed to make a job go smoothly. Tools not withstanding, what makes me a master DIY mechanic is the fact that none of my family's cars, power sports, or power equipment implements have *ever* been to a retail repair facility in those 4+ decades. The collection of MAC tools I do own were purchased while working full time and attending college part time. The firm I worked for covered 75% of my tuition costs. So, if I could afford high-quality high-priced tools while being a broke college student, well, it *must* mean I'm rather capable of navigating basic finances enough for it not to matter...

@mph5896 11 ай бұрын

@@BartStar009 Guy said he has had it for 40+ years. Buy once, cry once.

@justinb3462 5 күн бұрын

Thank you once again! You and others have kept me rolling for a lottttta miles!!!

@ZoZo-fc1we 11 ай бұрын

That Subaru is a great car!!!

@RJon2006 11 ай бұрын

Best channel on KZfaq. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 God bless you and yours, Eric O!

@JohnStrandt 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up about Aisin water pump kits. I may be getting one for a high mileage FJ soon.

@erich6860 11 ай бұрын

Considering the ease of removal of that serpentine belt, I'd just replace it. It has to come off anyway right? 🙂

@jimclifford1241 11 ай бұрын

Love these kinds of videos because there are tidbits at every turn. I don't even mind having to wait for part 2 ... But what the heck am I going to do till then?

@pabloso8403 6 ай бұрын

Perfect!! I just bought a 2006 forester NA

@trunkmonkey355 11 ай бұрын

Damn. I wish I had seen the radiator cardboard tip six water pumps ago. Another great video, Thanks Eric.

@michaelosullivan1892 11 ай бұрын

Excellent as per usual ☘️🇮🇪

@barry8462 11 ай бұрын

After seeing your Astro magnetic shop light on one of your previous videos I ordered one and then a buddy ordered one. I've used mine for all sorts of repair jobs.

@sargefreedom1578 11 ай бұрын

Jimmy Stewart, Joel McRea and Eric O. Three of my favorites to watch on the big screen

@jcnikoley 11 ай бұрын

Perfect timing. I’ve already done my OB 2011 timing belt, 100,000 miles ago. It’s due for another and although I’m not sweating it, I look forward to watching your method to learn some tips.

@steveschaff8848 11 ай бұрын

Nice video glad the waterpump bolt didnt break like one RainmanRay had...

@gflores7018 11 ай бұрын

Subaru Thunder Thanks for the video

@mailmanjoe 11 ай бұрын

Loved your description on the "I've got a bad head gasket but I don't want to admit it" thermostat. 😂😂 I totally got hosed on that situation on one of my Honda's.

@SouthMainAuto 11 ай бұрын

Exactly!!

@jmlo96 11 ай бұрын

+1 for the Aisin timing belt kit. I bought one for my 09 Legacy and every component was seemingly the same part as OEM.

@davebigdog 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the Sunday video If that's a northern vehicle It's amazing it's hasn't rusted out

@billbrown6889 11 ай бұрын

Be careful! The Rain man Ray broke one of the water pump bolts. He got it out eventually

@lucidbarrier 11 ай бұрын

Did he blame the customer? He's always ranting and raving about how the customer is upset and he is firing them.

@rolling_marbles 11 ай бұрын

Just had to replace the “rear” O2 sensor on my ‘11 Outback, which lives under the air box. Barely touched the ground strap and it crumpled so replaced that while the air box was off. After seeing this video glad had a shop do the timing belt and water pump replacement. Glad I did!

@bc42875 11 ай бұрын

I am a Ford and Dodge guy but always talk car stuff with friends. They always tell me Subaru's can be tough to work on. You show me that with this vid. Great camera work. Always interesting.

@tcmits3699 10 ай бұрын

That little Subaru would be something with a little 289 Ford with modern ignition and fuel injection

@mph5896 11 ай бұрын

I just did one of those with the Aisin kit. The clogged pulley was not pressed in all the way, I had to throw it in the press and eye ball it best as possible. Other than that, no issues.

@mrsfgogo09 11 ай бұрын

I watch the old Subaru Forrester video you did I believe it was an 05 Forrester I watched almost every night and in the video you actually showed the people the 90° in pack as well as the hose pinch pliers, and I believe it was called the power bar but I watch him all the time because I am about to take on an 02 Subaru Forester, so I’m glad you have that video out

@frugalprepper 11 ай бұрын

The Yamada Water pumps for Subaru are made in South Charleston Ohio, about 15 minutes away from me. They used to be a customer of mine. They make all of Honda's pumps too, and they do Ford and GM ones. They also make Axles.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 11 ай бұрын

Good video as always Eric O @South Main Auto Repair LLC

@michaelking550 11 ай бұрын

Your 1000% right on Aisin . Learned the hard way with gates.. The belt didnt even make 80k before it snapped..

@bborkzilla 11 ай бұрын

Same here! And I had replaced the head gaskets and that was the timing kit I installed.

@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032 11 ай бұрын

Gates has really gone down the toilet the last decade at least...

@dans_Learning_Curve 11 ай бұрын

Have been tempted to install Gates.... Sure glad I didn't!

@BartStar009 11 ай бұрын

Honda Civic uses a timing chain, no issues after 400,000 miles

@firstlast--- 11 ай бұрын

A lot of gates timing kits are only rated to 60,000 miles per their catalog

@LesReeves 11 ай бұрын

Made me laugh how easy the water pump bolts came out a guy on another channel in Florida snapped one on the inner side & then spent hours getting it out broke a couple of easy outs then had to weld at least 4 nuts to the stub of the bolt to get it out & is still not sure if the block isn't warped from all the heat of the welding he should have taken your advice & give that bolt a handie.Cheers Mr O.

@dans_Learning_Curve 11 ай бұрын

Bought an '03 thinking it needed head gaskets. Owner had it diagnosed over the phone. Well, the first oil change reviewed a broken hose clamp! Yes, the stationary end broke off! Drove it quite a while until I got tired of smelling burning oil on the exhaust!