timing belt question
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timing belt question
Hey all - My gfriend just bought a 98 Forester (2.5) and I need to do a timing belt job on it. I am an Audi guy and have never worked on a Subie before(though I have done timing belt jobs). I see that special tools are required for the belt job on the 2.5 engine?
Can anyone telle me if I absolutely need these tools or can the job be done without them? If I need em, can you point me to where I can find em?
thanks again. great forum!
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Can anyone telle me if I absolutely need these tools or can the job be done without them? If I need em, can you point me to where I can find em?
thanks again. great forum!
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Yes and No;
Yes, since I'm a firm believer of using the right tool for the right job. However, using this tool will require you to use two 1/2 inch (2 feet long) breaker bars with pipes extensions. Trust me cause that crankshaft bolt is SUPER A$$ TIGHT. The tool is a little expensive (I bought one) but your doing it right the first time.
And No (disclaimer: perform at your own risk, might result in engine damage), you can use a punch to wedge it on the flywheel gear by removing the starter, that will hold your crankshaft while you romp on that crankshaft bolt with a breaker bar. Also, the other easy way is to wedge the breaker bar on the uni body frame by the battery and use starter torque to break that crankshaft bolt loose. These are pretty much risky to you or your engine, think safety. Also, using an impact gun to remove or install that crankshaft bolt (if you get one in there) will result damage to the crankshaft bolt threads or the crankshaft itself.
check this site out, there's a helpful guide on changing timing belts.
http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com
It's up to you man, you have to go the Kent-Moore SPX for that special tool. Good luck
Yes, since I'm a firm believer of using the right tool for the right job. However, using this tool will require you to use two 1/2 inch (2 feet long) breaker bars with pipes extensions. Trust me cause that crankshaft bolt is SUPER A$$ TIGHT. The tool is a little expensive (I bought one) but your doing it right the first time.
And No (disclaimer: perform at your own risk, might result in engine damage), you can use a punch to wedge it on the flywheel gear by removing the starter, that will hold your crankshaft while you romp on that crankshaft bolt with a breaker bar. Also, the other easy way is to wedge the breaker bar on the uni body frame by the battery and use starter torque to break that crankshaft bolt loose. These are pretty much risky to you or your engine, think safety. Also, using an impact gun to remove or install that crankshaft bolt (if you get one in there) will result damage to the crankshaft bolt threads or the crankshaft itself.
check this site out, there's a helpful guide on changing timing belts.
http://www.ravensblade-impreza.com
It's up to you man, you have to go the Kent-Moore SPX for that special tool. Good luck
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You don't need to worry too much about holding the cam gears, you can move them back if they move a little. You are just going to need the special tool if you have to remove the gears to replace leaking oil seals which is a good possibility. Just be sure you have all the marks lined up properly, there is one on the crankshaft gear/oil pump housing and one for each cam gear on the inner plastic covers. The breaker bar against the frame is a easy way to loosen the bolt. Also you can use a chain wrench to hold the pulley (make sure you rap an old drive belt or thick rag to protect the teeth) and a breaker bar to break loose the bolt.
Last edited by subeteknic; Feb 7, 2005 at 12:33 PM.
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