blown motor :(((
11-17-2012, 10:18 PM
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Yea seems a lot of people see the pulleys sieze.
Haven't touched a head gasket in awhile so not completely sure. Sure you could find it around though. Good seeing you at Subaru picking up that block though man.
Haven't touched a head gasket in awhile so not completely sure. Sure you could find it around though. Good seeing you at Subaru picking up that block though man.
11-17-2012, 11:33 PM
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11-18-2012, 12:30 AM
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I've only heard of one incident personally. But reading quite a few threads, I've noticed most people usually say to stay away..
Just figured Jeff gets a good enough discount on parts, why not just stick all oem.
Just figured Jeff gets a good enough discount on parts, why not just stick all oem.
11-18-2012, 09:51 PM
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The Gates kit was actually really similar, all of the idler pulleys were the same brand as the OEM ones that came off my car, the only thing that was different was the tensioner. Motor is back together... errr except timing belt/cover and clutch, waiting on a rear cover and a pilot and throwout bearing then it goes back in. 
11-25-2012, 08:21 PM
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finally got the motor back together and in this afternoon. so far so good, only have about 45 miles on it but no issues so far. Pretty pleased with the way this turned out.