Recorded At All Wheel Drive Auto: Independent Subaru Repair in Kirkland Washington 98033 www.allwheeldriveauto.com.
Recorded At All Wheel Drive Auto: Independent Subaru Repair in Kirkland Washington 98033 www.allwheeldriveauto.com.
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Its not so much difficulty in spinning, its the noise that is a precursor to failure that is the concern. The Turbo models have a 4th idler so that does help, but the small idler on the tensioner bracket is the one that fails on the Turbo models, we have typically seen this at the 150k mark or so, the problem is you cant hear a noisy idler once its put back together, a few years later its all but forgotten until it fails and you now have bent valves. Its preventative maintenance, you did well
Just changed my timing belt/water pump/tensioner and idlers at 108k on my 05 STi yesterday and they still spun like the new idlers. Is age more of a factor than mileage?
4:12 – So, does that mean that the 2002 WRX already has the updated bracket, or would I need to find a replacement for mine?
Very nice informative video, thanks.
Thank you for this informational video! I have learned something!
i have a 1999 2ltre ej20 subaru forester ltd one of the timing belt idlers has a collar on the back of it is it critical to replace it with the same or can u use a flat idler as i have seen on other engines of same type does it really stop the belt from wandering off
thanks glenn
Thats a tough one, we just went through a 2.7 recently and had a challenge as well getting all of the parts and pieces including the tensioners.
I lucked out and and found them on a shelf at a Subaru Dealer in Colorado, but I called about 30 dealers with the part numbers before I found them.
Sorry I can offer more, they are just hard to get parts for
I’m rebuilding an ER27 engine and parts are non-existent where I live. Online idler/belt kits are extremely expensive, more than two times the price of an equivalent kit and I already have the belts. What can you recommend for replacing the bearings in the idlers or finding idlers that will suit?
This is a very CLEAR and THOROUGH explanation that you’ve provided about the functions of certain timing belt components and how they normally wear. Thanks, this is very much appreciated.
great vid !! honest and well explained, thnx
Thanks for the video….a lot of great information. I see you work at an independent scoobie shop, have you seen many 09 STi’s with broken piston lands?
I completely agree. Those bearings definitely won’t last for more than one timing belt, all of mine were shot when I did my motor, along with the water pump. I learned the water pump should always be replaced the hard way unfortunately, but I won’t make that mistake again. Spend the extra money and do it properly, then you won’t have to end up doing it again.
Sorry man. Were they making a lot of noise? My car is at 106k and haven’t done the timing belt on the wrx yet.
exact engine i have.
the DOHC engines are Interference engines.
i plan on putting a 2.2L engine in mine. they last forever ! 😀
subaru expert ? thats me !. LOL
Excellent vid.
my idler pulleys were not change when my timing belt was replace and all of the work was done by subaru, so can you tell me why they decided to cause me problems at a later date?
p.s. my idlers went and just about blew my engine.
We sell a timing belt kit, you can buy here on our website under the parts tab
If we dont have what you want listed, there is a request a quote form, I can get back with you with a detailed price including shipping costs. We use nothing but the best parts at our shop and only sell parts I truly have faith in.
Thanks
i’m looking to replace my timing belt and idlers. what timing belt kit would you recommend.