Subaru Timing Belt Kits | STEP-BY-STEP Guide

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In this Subaru DIY / How-To video I walk-through the details of installing a Subaru Timing Belt Kit on a 2.5L SOHC Forester engine. This video includes a steps for bleeding the Hydraulic Tensioner, installing the Hydraulic Tensioner and Pulleys, and a QUICK and EASY method for installing the Timing Belt. Plus, several tool hacks to help you apply everything you see here to your Subaru!
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@ericpooley45 6 жыл бұрын

I've owned a Subaru for 7 years and searched the internet for hints and tips .. your content is a breathe of fresh air.. great explanation on how to do things ..

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+Eric Pooley Dude - Thanks. Working on something big to take this to the next level. Please keep an eye out for more videos soon!!!

@pedlpower 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this video the first time I did my timing belt and now I'm watching it to do my TB for the second time. Best Subaru TB tutorial on YT!

@mountainmanjim6366 4 жыл бұрын

Could you imagine if there was about 10 more of you?! Just working and specializing on each vehicle brand! You make working on subarus so easy and understandable. You are awesome!!!

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! Cheers!! 👊

@antonioayoub5741 5 жыл бұрын

good work man best Subaru installation process on youtube took the time and effort to go throught everything. Greatly appreciated.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Really appreciate the kind words man!!! Cheers! 🤙🤙

@miriamvivo4279 2 жыл бұрын

D best no doubt muy bueno

@greglewicki6289 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke just wanna say thanks for your great video! I've just done mine in my 98 Forester and it was so satisfying to complete. Your video was by far the best, easiest to understand, clear commentary and great footage! Pulling that tensioner pin was the best feeling at the end! Subscribed! Thanks again! Greg. Australia.

@tomh7896 4 жыл бұрын

changed my first timing belt kit on my 99 impreza followed the steps in the video worked out great thanks luke great video

@Edm0110 4 жыл бұрын

Clear pronunciation, brief yet thorough & informative instructions, great attention to detail. Your honesty & transparency is very commendable. In short, very well edited videos. You are a sharp & intelligent terrestrial being. *Hat’s off* 👏

@kylerockerpants007 9 ай бұрын

I'm currently pulling the 2.5 in my '04 XT and have found your videos are the easiest to follow and very thorough. This is my first time pulling an engine, but you're really helping make the process so much easier. Thank you!!!!

@benjaminskwirut 4 ай бұрын

Did it work out for you?

@mrocha5136 5 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for this video. The problem in hydraulic tensor, making noise, but you be new. Watching your video elucidated me and cleared my doubts. The attentive to relation to assembly, such as born assembly, percebed your status at the mount of belt Congratulations on the videos and once again thank you very much.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!!! You got this - good luck!! 🤙

@christophermaurer1271 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Luke , very well done . This is the first time I have seen your channel and was impressed with your straight talking no-nonsense approach. I have an 08 wrx hatch RHD with 106k klm and am doing the drive belts and I would consider doing the timing belt after seeing this excellent tutorial. Cheers from Australia

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome man. Cheers! 👍👍

@woodensauce1063 Жыл бұрын

Just came back to this video to thank you. I purchased an aisin timing kit to throw on my jdm ej205 swap and while I've done timing belt jobs before, its always nerve wracking when you first start it up. In my case the first startup was 6 months after the timing belt job, and the car is running perfectly. Thank you again for your subaru videos in general!

@carlm.7200 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I learned something new.

@josefierro3506 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for the new stuff . I need help with my build

@xavierdaigle515 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much man! Your video is so clear, I don't understand why it doesn't get more views...

@Gravel-79 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I was having trouble with my getting my Outback belt on. Doing the tips in your video I was able to get the new belt on.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome - stoked it helped!! 🤙

@boostedbuiltgarage 6 жыл бұрын

Nice videos man, nice and comprehensive 👍

@thomasmurphy5906 6 жыл бұрын

These videos on the SOHC 2.5 are very helpful to me, I own a 07 Impreza, my baby, Peace

@goldiiclips1892 5 жыл бұрын

Fitted the kit yesterday.. Straight forward with your tips.. All worked out great, still dont like chinese idlers, but then again i saw many negative comments but nowhere anything that these idlers blew up... So i guess i will make sure to refit new kit in 80000km or so.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Good to hear buddy. 👍

@cynthiaharris8559 4 жыл бұрын

My friends 06 impreza has a leaking cam seal, thank you for the idea for loosening and tightening the cam sprockets. Well done on your videos, you have good camera work and you enunciate very well. I haven't worked on very many subarus and you have made them sound better than a bow tie. Thanks and any other tips would be appreciated.

@Spacegoat92 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this Luke! I just fitted a gates kit to my EJ253 and saw all this hate about Gates kits! Started to freak out that i made a big mistake. Glad to see you using it, hope it lasted ok.

@dennyloghry7032 Жыл бұрын

I have to say this is the best video I’ve ever watched on KZfaq it was informative cleanly done and it answered every question I could ever have on changing my timing belt I just bought a Subaru needed a waterpump a timing belt and I think it’s gonna be a good car if I hadn’t watch this video there’s some things that I would’ve never even thought of doing thank you I’m in I’m in beginner but I’m confident now that I’m gonna have a good car and it’s going to work things to this guy best ever

@Op2007so 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro... you got a new subscriber to see about DIY Subaru... I have a Subaru Forester 04 with EZ25 engine... 2.5 I had have change the engine for new one with only 35k from japan around 170k miles.... and now runs like new....

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Legit. Thanks for checking out the videos buddy. More to come for sure!!! 👊

@dontran5332 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative! Thank you for sharing.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Stoked it helped. Cheers buddy! 👊

@themechanic568 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty good video and very intuitive. I enjoy not having a shaking camera or all sorts of filler words like um or uh. Very good explanation of the timing system and the purpose behind the marks. Only thing I might add is the pull the spark plugs and turn the engine over four times by hand in the direction of travel to ensure nothing slipped or moved during the process.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

100% good - no, GREAT advice! Thanks for sharing!!! 👊

@lordallenreviews2325 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the clear instructions and info. I am going to do this in a few days.

@muth3393 Жыл бұрын

I have a water pump to replace on my new to me 05 forester and will be doing the timing belt at the same time. Thank you for the great instructional video. I will be using it when the time comes.

@gymz4065 3 жыл бұрын

Dam! So much details! Love it bro! About to do mines this month!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 good luck man!

@genso3065 2 жыл бұрын

can't believe you haven't reach 100k yet with the great amount of information you're sharing with us. let me rephrase that, great amount of DETAILED information*. will definitely share your channel with others..

@dannythompson1948 2 жыл бұрын

Best subaru timing belt video on yt.. Im currently halfway thru valve cover seals, on my rex and im thinking I'll do the timing belt and water pump next paycheck..

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! 👊

@DjgillyVW 3 жыл бұрын

This was the most helpful video thank you!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 glad it helped!!!

@dizzymcjay694 3 жыл бұрын

Great video & very informative, thank you. Also thanks for clearly stating & repeating those torque specs & saving us all like 3 additional google searches! Only note I would make is this: If you flip the installation order of those last two pulleys, ie Do the 2nd smooth one [lower left] before the 2nd toothed one [lower right] - you'll find you dont have to fight the tension on the belt nearly as much.. thanks again👍

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will try this on the next one!!!

@vintagetintrader1062 Жыл бұрын

Been doing my 2010 Subaru Forester in Australia, was having issues in getting the belt back on without disturbing the cam alignment. thanks for the tips :)

@lowelguitars4422 7 жыл бұрын

Great Channel! Looking forward to more content!

@SubaruONLY 7 жыл бұрын

+lowel guitars Thanks man. More to come soon!

@brandonwoods3485 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Working on my timing belt n in the studying stage right now.

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Happy to help man!

@NorthernRailsTrainsInTheNorth 5 жыл бұрын

Wish I saw this video before I attempted my gates kit install. I didn't put that cog pully on last and man was the belt a headache to install. Tensioner was made in Canada which surprised me. Bled it anyway to be safe. All the bearings were Chinese which was an insane let down. But 2000km or 1200 miles later and she's still running fine. Only time will tell though . 😁

@pbrown60 Жыл бұрын

Very good step by step! Great job.

@TheJamesdreichert 7 жыл бұрын

great diy video . I think all of Luke's videos are good.

@SubaruONLY 7 жыл бұрын

+James Reichert Thanks Man. This is becoming a LABOR of LOVE, that's for sure. 👍👍

@TheJamesdreichert 7 жыл бұрын

SubaruONLY that's cool bro, love what u do and what u do will love u

@shannonharris2816 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips, again, Luke.

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! 👍

@captainhawhaw8732 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect instruction best i have seen so far, even if you do not have a subaru as yet, worth the watch :-)

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks big time man!!! Cheers!!! 🍻

@mmmmmmannnnnnn 6 жыл бұрын

Should I Change my camshaft seals while I'm changing this? I have a dohc and not wanting to ruin my engine

@NickZingraf 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks a bunch! Any good tricks for getting the crankshaft pulley bolt back out before reinstalling timing belt cover?

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

HD Impact gun works really good! 👊

@robrich8294 4 жыл бұрын

Great explanation!! Top notch. I have a question and this happened to me. The camshaft sprocket (passenger side) on my 2.0 L SOHC broke apart in like 6-7 pieces which it then busted out the timing cover. Which then caused the belt to come off. I had a new belt and new tensioner installed by someone else. Could this have happened because the timing belt tensioner wasn’t bled properly? Well when I put the timing belt on the valves could be bent and still wanted to try first putting it back together. When the timing belt goes back on do you ALWAYS have to bleed the timing belt tensioner or is it because of being brand new?

@cubankevin9763 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome hacks!

@zukobringas5096 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, you’re a lifesaver.

@katanaburner 6 жыл бұрын

OMG THANK YOU FOR THE VIDS!!!

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+katanaburner THANKS MAN.

@brandonwoods3485 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@shanebrannen9555 10 ай бұрын

Very nice and informative. To be safe I do two full revolutions on crank by hand and double check timing marks

@rickperez8205 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, you get right to the point. Love your videos

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - appreciate you taking a second to drop the message. 👊

@matthewdavis2287 Жыл бұрын

Best explanation on how to route timing belt out of all the videos watched!

@SubaruONLY Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy - cheers!!! 🍻

@miguellucero69 Ай бұрын

Nice video , perfect orientation, thanks

@bangUwitApickle 5 ай бұрын

Just paid off an 09 impreza. Tine to use payment offset for a tune up. The comments in this one video alone gets you a subscriber.

@SubaruONLY 5 ай бұрын

Congrats and Cheers buddy! 🍻

@ejmagras 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your thorough explanation. Do you have a detail explanation for the DOHC 2.5 engine?

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Not yet - but that’s coming. Please stay tuned! 🤙🤙

@bradd4664 6 жыл бұрын

I used the same Gates kit on my 2.5i Impreza couple months ago. I was worried about using the Chinese manufactured bearings that Gates has now started branding themselves but the quality was great so I decided I would give it a shot. So far so good. Tensioner never made any noise on initial start up which some people have complained about. Hope to get 100k+ out of them but time will tell = )

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+Brad D Nice. Me too. All good so far.

@Alan-cw8vy 9 ай бұрын

Never used Chinese shit

@MyMarko81 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial 👌

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

😁👍

@jakeiswayblack3377 3 жыл бұрын

Subbed. Great info! Just made my first major financial mistake, bought my 09 wrx at 96k miles. Gonna be watching a lot more of these vids lol

@dude1395 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t feel bad. I’m right there with you!!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

lol, glad you found my channel, hope these vids help! 👊

@jameshartle5512 3 жыл бұрын

Hay I just want to say your video really helped me do a 04 legacy thanks

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome - thank you!!!

@Allnaser77 5 жыл бұрын

You're a professional man

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!! 👍

@gregmccarter3640 6 жыл бұрын

Very good. And to the point

@user-ki5jw7et3i 15 күн бұрын

Awesome job

@SubaruONLY 15 күн бұрын

Thanks!!!

@shawnsamperi7102 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for ALL the great help....just doing a quick re freash on a EJ253 ...pulled rockers and replaced valve seals only. followed all specs on the rocker install and head placement. BUT trying to now line up marks to install timing belt and the cam sprockets on both side are "stiff" and then seem to "spring" past the timing marks....what in the world did I do wrong? Didnt think there was a wrong way to install the rocker shafts? Thanks again

@Woody-rl9ok Ай бұрын

Excellent video. Clear explanation that is easy to understand. Love the surgical precision of your videos. (Notice the caduceus tattoo.)

@Howell999D 2 жыл бұрын

you are very big help , saves me money . Thank you again

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Stoked it helped - cheers buddy!!!

@joes.7536 5 жыл бұрын

I have a gates timing kit on my 1.8t. It was Japanese, Korean and u.k. parts, with a Chinese tensioner with gates stamped on it, along with made in China. No problems yet. Silent and smooth.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Good to hear. Thanks for sharing this!!! 👊

@iamdjsluggo 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your content!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👊

@JV-io3nn 6 жыл бұрын

Hey, great vid. Really informative. I'm new to Subaru, but have a 2011 Impreza. Just lifted it 5 inches, was supposed to be 2 inches but surprise! Timing belt kit, water pump, and oil pump are next. Just so I don't have to open it up again until I decide to rebuild at least the top end and invest in cams and a good tune. Any advice you have to offer or other vids regarding the oil pump or water pump? Preferred brands, known problems, etc.? I've heard factory oil pumps are weak and can lead to failures. I have a sohc non turbo.

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+John Victor Hey man - awesome car and build so far!! Great to hear you are down to dig in and get dirty. These cars are wonderful machines to work on - really well designed and mechanic friendly for the most part. As for oil pump and water pump. A good upgrade is a high volume oil pump, not sure of which is the best manufacturer currently, try to stay away from parts manufactured in China in general. For the water pump, just getting a good OEM one should be fine. Cheers 🤙🤙

@David-ry5il 6 жыл бұрын

thanks this was helpful ..

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

+David Happy to help. Love this shit.

@rg1809 Жыл бұрын

Just excellent attention to detail in this diy video. Now the questions. I have to replace the radiator in my 2009 Forester XT (Turbo). As the timing belt is close to needing replacing (by mileage) would it make sense to do this at the same time? Also, to what extent can I use this video for guidance?

@mrpsd590 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content man..

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Much appreciated!!

@loelljames9770 2 жыл бұрын

Great informative and wonderful

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!!! ❤️

@richo2895 2 жыл бұрын

Like your style of instruction Doing my 1st Suby 02 Impreza 2.5 Head gaskets and timing belt Plus this and that too.

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 👍

@chrisreardon413 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video. However, your video ends right where I'm stuck and I can't remove the crank pulley bolt. How do I remove the bolt at this stage (while also not turning all the pulleys out of the proper 12 o'clock position)? Thanks

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy. Thanks for the kind words. To remove that crank pulley bolt, you need to hold that crank pulley locked in place while your loosen the bolt. Two ways, the basic way is to stick a flat blade screw driver (or similar tool) into the top rear access port for removing flexplate bolts - All Subaru have it, regardless of being auto or manual transmission. This access port is on the top rear of the engine, slightly offset to the right side, and it’s covered by that thick plastic odd-shaped plug. Remove that plug, stick a tool in that port to hold the flywheel or flexplate from rotating, then you should be able to loosen the crank pulley bolt.

@waynejackson9097 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and tips! Much appreciated, this is all I needed, they don't put these tricks in the Haynes book haha

@rudysison9010 3 жыл бұрын

Very good Info dude

@SubaruONLY 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Sorry for the late reply…. Cheers man!

@peteburger3970 2 жыл бұрын

So how would I tighten the driver upper pulley with the old belt. Thanks for a great vi

@DanceDad22 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks. What are your thoughts on changing the water pump since you've got it apart?

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea if high mileage. But if low mileage, those water pumps rarely fail. And I’d keep an OEM one if there’s no issues and the replacement isn’t a OEM unit.

@vmmramos Жыл бұрын

You make it look easy

@jimjones6657 4 жыл бұрын

SubaruONLY, I just did the head gaskets on my forester and I have a question about the cam timing. I have all my timing marks at 12 and my center mark on my belt lines up with my crank pulley but the other marks on the belt don't line up with the cam marks. Is this going to be a problem? Btw awesome video

@AprilHannah-cp6br Жыл бұрын

Great video😊

@SubaruONLY Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! 🙏

@jonny1943 6 жыл бұрын

Great teaching! :)

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@ghostrider2664 4 жыл бұрын

Great guide. Seriously, fantastic and perfectly detailed. One question. Do you think it's absolutely necessary to pull the engine to do this job on a 2007 Putback with an Ej253? It seems thered be enough room if the radiator and stuff forward of the engine are removed. No?

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, you’re right. There is enough room to do it with the engine in the car. Cheers and good luck!! 👊

@EthanWood757 3 жыл бұрын

My dude, you’re a genius

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! 👊

@MarioPerez-id3py 11 ай бұрын

Very detailed explanation. He is very careful when showing the marks on each component and the camera is very well focused and easy to understand . Thank you for your video , nice and profesional explanation 16:25

@miriamvivo4279 2 жыл бұрын

I've used rockauto gates timing kits for years with no failures yet. 1995 honda odyssey ex with 331,000 miles, 1998 honda prelude with 221,000 plus miiles, 1999 toyota rav4 with 249,000 miles and last 20p6 subaru sti with 141,000 miles.all good

@motomike14 3 жыл бұрын

Impressed you decided to take the risk with the gates Chinese pulleys. I got scared and returned one of those kits when I saw China lol. Newly rebuilt ej257 so I didn't want to chance it.

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Good call! 👊

@fereidoondelfanian9102 5 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! 👊

@waynesitarz424 6 жыл бұрын

That bleed of the tensioner is new. I had the cogged pulley (NSK made in Japan) fail (center collapsed inward causing slight contact with the engine) after less than year. (caught it when doing headgaskets) Using the old timing belt worked great on the PS cam torque up. I found the tensioner pulley to be quite tight as in rolling tight. Is that normal?

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Nice catch man - That’s saved some heartache! 🤙🤙

@mattpope5435 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for doing this. Hey i'm doing this job now and I have a question. My right side cam sprocket (the metal one, not plastic) is lined up with the markings but it's under load. I mean it's just about to unload it's spring and rotate to the right. Is that normal?

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re sitting on the engine, facing forward to the front of the engine - The left cam sprockets require the special “cam-lock” tool because the cam lobes are starting to compress the valve springs. The right cam sprockets don’t normally require any special tool because those cams shouldn’t be compressing any valve springs when aligned to the timing belt alignment marks. Hoops this helps to clarify. Cheers and good luck!!! 👍

@jamesogara2219 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks.

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@shanegardner1585 10 ай бұрын

Your videos are still helping people out. I just bought a 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5l sohc that needed a head gasket replacement. Thank God I found your videos because 1) I have never worked on a Subaru n 2) this is my first head gasket job. I have learned a ton from you. I have one question, my new timing belt didn't have any marks on it. Is the marks just for making sure it's aligned at each mark? Thanks again for the video.

@merobot.6275 7 жыл бұрын

Would like to see some dohc motor videos soon.

@SubaruONLY 7 жыл бұрын

+forREPS yn I hear ya man! They are coming. I promise. Thanks for the comment!!

@marcelinhostarwars 5 жыл бұрын

Hi man! Congratulations! Its a very nice video! I'm from Brazil and I have a 2007 Forester 2.0 DOHC EJ20. Please, two questions: Do you trust in this chinese bearings that came with this Gates kit? In my case, the kit TK328. What US Subaru lovers think about this? Thanks a lot.

@SubaruONLY 5 жыл бұрын

I trust it. Assemble correctly and make sure that plastic timing cover has all those foam seals in good proper working order. This helps keep the dust and other contaminants out of that front timing area and will keep all those bearings working much much longer.

@goldiiclips1892 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought the gates kit for my subi forester as well, so frightened fitting the Chinese idlers, tensioner is made in Canada?W00T, still pondering,should I fit it???

@MonkeyWrenching 5 жыл бұрын

Frank Kistler return it and buy tck304n, the n signifies all oem quality parts.

@fredastaire6156 7 ай бұрын

Luke!! You're a g-d send!! Thank you, so much! BTW, are you a physician? Whats up with the Caduceus?

@evinduggins2431 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 02 Impreza Outback with 216K miles. If you were to replace that timing belt would you also go ahead and replace the head gaskets? It is leaking oil from the driver side head somewhere but there is no sign of a blown head gasket in the oil or coolant. Thanks so much for the video.

@goaster187 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!! Can I do this with a used tensioner pulley?!!!!

@SubaruONLY 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely.

@akhtarmughal2752 5 жыл бұрын

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@lucky13farms99 4 жыл бұрын

Impressive video. My mechanic shop wants 1400 bucks to do this. Gonna give it a try myself.

@SubaruONLY 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 👍

@derrickgarcia303 4 жыл бұрын

Hey bud. What about if the marks don’t line up on the right side for the cam gears? How would I line it up? Is there a way to line it? Thanks!

@pbcanal1 7 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to get the timing 180 degrees out of phase? I did a rebuild and reinstalled. The engine ran, but idled low and set off the CEL. I even pulled it down and checked the marks. After a week of trying everything, I pulled the engine, and using a compression gauge, I reset the timing. No issues and runs great.

@SubaruONLY 7 жыл бұрын

+Michael Riley - Glad to hear its working now!! So, the cams can indeed be timing 180 degrees (or and variation) off - for sure. There's only one way the crank gear can be installed, but there's nothing preventing you from setting those cams at the wrong degree. Sounds like you figured it out - NICE 👍👍

@wayner7126 6 жыл бұрын

How do you properly set the timing belt shield. I watched part 1 and this video. You removed it but didn’t show the reinstall. I know gates has a shim for setting it but, what would be the best way without that shim.

@SubaruONLY 6 жыл бұрын

Ahh. Good question. For curved surfaces, use thin wire that is the same diameter as the thickness the spacing should be. Got to do some searching and measuring but you’ll find the right thickness and then just lay it down. Super easy.