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* 👏
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 ..
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!!!
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.
You’re better of using hks timing belt. Their belts are made with reenforced micro-fibers for more durability. I heard and read online that you should only use kits made from Japan. Other timing belt kits are not recommended. You have been warned.
This note wasn't in the timing belt kits that I used, both times i worked on these engines, where they skipped a tooth! They only skipped when the engine ran as they were perfectly on the marks aftet two rotations. So annoying!
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.
I did about a year ago actually! This was for a 2004 WRX (USDM) and it should be nearly identical to your 2002 WRX engine - TITLE OF THE VIDEO BELOW! Subaru DiY | DOHC Timing Belt Install [RSTi Build]
I've got a 2008 Subaru Legacy & just recently broke down. Prior to breaking down, it was making a whining chirping sound and now can't get it started at all. I'm putting the sound in this comment hoping someone will be familiar with it.. Thank you in advance. Cant add video snippet of sound.
One thing he didn't mention. There are two washers on either end of the belt tensioner bolt. When I removed mine I didn't notice the back washer dropped. It was only after I purchased a new one that I noticed the second washer.
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 = )
Does the engine need to be removed to be able to do this? Obviously, it would make it easier. But can I just do it under the hood? I also have to do the head gasket. Leaking and stinking like oil. 300 000 km without ever having done the belt....YIKES!
I'm sure its right since you know what you're doing, but how come the line on the timing belt at 13:41 ruclips.net/video/JIU23Zhqwb0/видео.html doesn't line up with the notches on cam and plastic cover? Is it just the way the belt is designed?
I have watched bunch of videos on this topic. My Haynes manual says to put the engine in TDC for #1 to put on the new belt. I did that. So I"m putting on the belt, and some other videos say that you can slightly loosen the belt by turning the cam pulleys to install various idlers. When I do that, if I turn the right side cam pulley a little, it flips counter clockwise about 180 degrees. These people do the timing belt with all the pistons down, so maybe that is not TDC, because at TDC one piston is fully up. Any thoughts?
Tom Farrell 458 2 days ago Luke the the camshaft alignment tool worked on the right cam shaft pulley but my problem is the left cam shaft pulley that the tool doesn't work on. It keeps springing past the mark and has play back and forth. I did tighten the bolt but the pulley still has play back and forth. i can move it back and forth past the mark.
OK, bleed your shocks before you put them on your vehicle too. I don’t know how many tangerines I put on I compress them put the pin in it, put the belt on it rotate it twice check the marks pull the pin, put it back the other fired up. Never had an issue.
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?
08 outback my heating system is working properly due to the bottom radiator clap broke all fluid leaks out bleed the system, flush heater core fans and vent working but not getting heat in side the car what should I do to fixs
Need Subaru help Engine swap on forester nightmare Bought turbo 2.5 and swapped w/non Have now swapped intake crank gear timing belt And still nothing Any info ???
Have you ever noticed the the plunger doesnt line directly up with the dowel pin that the tensioner pushes on? I was trying to zoom in but hard to see on your video
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
Any reason why the passenger side cam sprocket is plastic and the driver side sprocket is metal. Reason I’m asking because yesterday my passenger side plastic sprocket somehow came off while driving and almost went all the way through the timing cover...
Why do the camshafts have two different pulleys? is that so they do not get mixed up? Do they have same seals behind both of them? Is there a special tool to use to remove the right camshaft pulley?
Something to be aware of is that the marks on the timing belt for the EJ-251 engine are NOT equidistant from the center line. So if you want all the marks on the pulleys to properly match, the belt needs to go on in the correct direction . Simple way to do it is, First; before removing the old belt, line up the cam and crank timing notches as per the above video. Second; Count the belt notches from center line punch mark on the crank pulley to the cam mark on the driver's side. Then count the notches from the center line punch mark on the crank pulley to the passenger side cam mark. Then copy that old configuration with the new belt and everything should line up. Main thing is be sure everything lines up properly BEFORE you pull that tensioner pin! (The smaller number of notches should be on the drive's side) On my 2000 Outback it was something like 44. on the driver's side and 47 on the passenger side. Not a huge difference, but probably critical.
What happen if you didn't timing it right? My engine making humming noise when the mechanic change my whole timing belt kit. It doesn't make that noise before. After he change it does.
What’s the orange thing that comes with the Gates kit for? Thought I heard it was for automatic transmissions in another video but Idk how thats possible.
I bought a timing belt kit online new but the timing belt does not have any lines for the cams or the crank how am I going to be for certain if I got the right amount of space teeth between the cams and the crank please respond soon for I am baffled
what should i do if someone else started the job and it wasnt put on tdc before the belts were taken off something hits in the motor preventing me from getting the timing marks lined up i can get the passenger side cam marks and the crank gear mark lined up but not the drivers side right before the drivers side cam mark lines up a valve hits the piston ive tried it with the cam advanced and backing up and retarded going forward the only way the drivers side will line up is if i move the crank gear forward or backward can you help me with this?
Changed timing belt and water pump on my 95subaru legacy and now have a miss when its running. When the belt was off i think the pully on the right hand side turned forword and I turned it back not sure if I got it lined up just right. Any suggestions?
Yes, only one option - pull the timing cover off and reset the timing belt. The cam pulleys and crank pulley have little marks to ensure correct alignment, line up those marks and everything should be good. The FSM (factory service manual) will show you the steps and alignment - you can get it on my website for free (SubaruONLY.com) - cheers!!! 👊
Not gonna spin the crank a few times just to be sure huh? Pretty dam confident you got the cams right using 12 o clock instead of the timing mark on the inside belt cover.
@@SubaruONLY Thank you and I really like your explanations on the "timing" and that Subaru made it easier for us make the timing right . What if for example I removed the timing belt w/o aligning the 3 markings? Can I just rotate them one by one and align the 3 markings in 12 o clock up right positions like you show in the video? Is there any danger to this?
Happy it helped! If you remove the belt without lining up the mark before hand you can potentially damage the valves (in most modern Subaru engines with “interference” designs, meaning the valves can contact the piston if they open at the wrong time). However, if the belt pops off or is removed by accident before lining everything up (when the engine is NOT running), you are most often fine and can rotate each one by hand into the right position. Rotate the crank pulley and upper cam pulleys (ie the intake cams) clockwise to align and the lower cam pulleys (ie exhaust cams) in the counter clockwise direction. Check this image for ref: images.app.goo.gl/q5e59DPyfgaUxdKRA
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?
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!!! 👍
Should spin the assembly and make sure everything still lines up. I've got an entire series of head replacement on an ej255 on my channel. Apile of other vids, come check it out!
How do I get the hash marks/ arrows on the camshaft pulleys in the 12:00 position? Surely manually rotating each pulley is harmful to the valves since these are interference engines...can I just route the belt and line up the belt marks with wherever the pulley marks currently are?
Look up the figure from the FSMs, you rotate each cam in a specific direction to line them up, one is clockwise and the other is counterclockwise, then lock them in place and install the belt. 👌
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!!!!
Just a note here - wouldn't you do the water pump as well? while the cover is off? seems like a good practice I would do being that its driven by the timing belt but great info as I'll need points of reference for my Subaru Forester when it comes time to replace my belt.
I'm following this procedure and I'm stuck at an inability to get the cogged idler in place and the threads of the bolt started (engine in place) I'm certain I haven't missed a rib and everything's lined up and taut on top but I can't get that extra bit of give. any tricks on this step? pls advise
And prior to pulling the tensioner pin,..rotate the engine over at least 2 full crank shaft rotations and check the alignment of the belt timing marks!
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.
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..
Update just got the 2006 running again. Turned out to be a clutch hydraulics issueand clutch fork lube issue. This was after I ordered a Exedy stage 1 clutch kit with flywheel. $590 dollars
hello Subaruonly, I recently had to pull the crankshaft timing gear to replace the key and the harmonic balancer. When I went to remove the crankshaft bolt it snapped in the crankshaft... how would you go about fixing this? it's a little ej18 and I'm thinking about just welding the harmonic balancer to the crank
+Jey Hey, thanks for dropping a question. This one I have not dealt with personally. Sorry to hear about the carnage. I think I would try to get that snapped bolt out. Here's what I would do: (1) Soak the threads of the snapped off bold with some penetrating compound. (2) Reverse thread tap the center of that bolt (3) With a good reverse thread tap, you should be able to get that bolt out (might have to struggle and curse a bit, but it should come out). If nothing works, unfortunately, I would probably toss the crank (or use it for a cool art project) and go hunting at a junk yard or online for a cheap used one.
Tks for this video , it's difficult to have a SUBARU in Brazil, nobody know how to treat a SUBARU, In RUclips Brazil you don't have amazing materials topics like this.
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.
+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 👍👍
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.
+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 🤙🤙
Head gaskets scare the crap out of me. Really just the disassembly and reassembly. But this shit is linear in nature, step a, b, c. It should pose no problem for males. Perhaps fears are unwarranted. I do know that my friend is a master mechanic and he did my last Subie head gaskets and he remarked to me ow simple and easy it was compared to working on other cars. He said it was a joy to work on. And honestly, hes no brain surgeon, ya know? So...I think we can all do this shit. Take photos before you begin to know what goes where and keep everything very orderly and organized. Theres a system to it. I just dont know what the system is lol
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.
Is it common to have a slight play in the cam. My passenger side cam was 12-O'clock, but after lining up the 3 marks on the belt, it is slightly off, clock wise (CW) - 1/2 tooth, after installing the gear pully and idler bottom pulley , not yet pulled the pin. see picture. Is it common to have small play in the cams, I can just finger touch and move a little back and forth. drive.google.com/file/d/1vpBJQ2M9nsTmY0NzBJ145bykh9K9J3qN/view?usp=sharing
good work man best Subaru installation process on youtube took the time and effort to go throught everything. Greatly appreciated.
Thank you!!! Really appreciate the kind words man!!! Cheers! 🤙🤙
D best no doubt muy bueno
I don’t feel like I can trust this guy he’s not even vaping
😂😂😂
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* 👏
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 ..
+Eric Pooley Dude - Thanks. Working on something big to take this to the next level. Please keep an eye out for more videos soon!!!
Luke!! You're a g-d send!!
Thank you, so much!
BTW, are you a physician? Whats up with the Caduceus?
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!!!
Thanks man!! Cheers!! 👊
I bleed the new tensioner from Japan as instructed
Hwever works intermittently
Any suggestions. ....?
Hmmm. Sorry to hear. Try bleeding again maybe?
Yes but check up for original parts, especially for the tensioner, the one you hold is china made...
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Gates doen't always have original parts, see below:
ruclips.net/video/7qYmNXOhn_o/видео.html
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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.
I car engine won't start any more after I replaced the water pump. Where did I go wrong?
lol. too vague....
Hw do i re torque my subaru sohc 130,000 mls........?
Got you covered! Use my website to view or download your Factory Service Manual - got your model for sure!!!
Here’s the link: SubaruONLY.com
Cheers!
You’re better of using hks timing belt. Their belts are made with reenforced micro-fibers for more durability. I heard and read online that you should only use kits made from Japan. Other timing belt kits are not recommended. You have been warned.
If the timning belt breaks the engine damaged.
Not necessarily. If the engine shuts down quickly, you may avoid damage to the valves and piston.
How many foot-lbs should I torque the pulley bolts? :D
same. about 18
This note wasn't in the timing belt kits that I used, both times i worked on these engines, where they skipped a tooth! They only skipped when the engine ran as they were perfectly on the marks aftet two rotations. So annoying!
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.
just to let you guys know if you get a kit ending in n (tck304n) the pulleys should all be made in japan
I think you did install that 2 pulley wrong,
Maybe… 🤨
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!
I can't wait for the new stuff . I need help with my build
Dear everyone,
Tck304n is the kit you want, the n is gates code to signify Japanese one quality pulleys
TMB Performance and Auto Repair dude - thanks BIG time for this info!! 🤙🤙
Can you do one for the 02 Subaru Impreza
I did about a year ago actually! This was for a 2004 WRX (USDM) and it should be nearly identical to your 2002 WRX engine - TITLE OF THE VIDEO BELOW!
Subaru DiY | DOHC Timing Belt Install [RSTi Build]
I've got a 2008 Subaru Legacy & just recently broke down. Prior to breaking down, it was making a whining chirping sound and now can't get it started at all. I'm putting the sound in this comment hoping someone will be familiar with it.. Thank you in advance.
Cant add video snippet of sound.
Some belts have no marks, as it turns out.
Yes, good add. Cheers!
One thing he didn't mention. There are two washers on either end of the belt tensioner bolt. When I removed mine I didn't notice the back washer dropped. It was only after I purchased a new one that I noticed the second washer.
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 = )
+Brad D Nice. Me too. All good so far.
Never used Chinese shit
Does the engine need to be removed to be able to do this? Obviously, it would make it easier. But can I just do it under the hood? I also have to do the head gasket. Leaking and stinking like oil. 300 000 km without ever having done the belt....YIKES!
now to get a video that explains the part number differences between the EL15, EJ20 and EJ25..lol..especially for the water pump aand timing belts..
I'm sure its right since you know what you're doing, but how come the line on the timing belt at 13:41 ruclips.net/video/JIU23Zhqwb0/видео.html doesn't line up with the notches on cam and plastic cover? Is it just the way the belt is designed?
I have watched bunch of videos on this topic. My Haynes manual says to put the engine in TDC for #1 to put on the new belt. I did that. So I"m putting on the belt, and some other videos say that you can slightly loosen the belt by turning the cam pulleys to install various idlers. When I do that, if I turn the right side cam pulley a little, it flips counter clockwise about 180 degrees. These people do the timing belt with all the pistons down, so maybe that is not TDC, because at TDC one piston is fully up. Any thoughts?
Tom Farrell 458
2 days ago
Luke the the camshaft alignment tool worked on the right cam shaft pulley but my problem is the left cam shaft pulley that the tool doesn't work on. It keeps springing past the mark and has play back and forth. I did tighten the bolt but the pulley still has play back and forth. i can move it back and forth past the mark.
Shoulld I have to move one cam socket against valve spring tension to align timing marks on 2001 subaru EJ251 motor.I have not tried to start.
What would you do if the belt doesn't have those 3 lines ?
I like your idea with the binder clips, but I found that one inch C clamps snugged up but not overtightened are more secure.
OK, bleed your shocks before you put them on your vehicle too. I don’t know how many tangerines I put on I compress them put the pin in it, put the belt on it rotate it twice check the marks pull the pin, put it back the other fired up. Never had an issue.
What happens if you get a tooth off?
Likely will still run, just poorly.
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?
Nice catch man - That’s saved some heartache! 🤙🤙
Nicely done! Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I learned something new.
08 outback my heating system is working properly due to the bottom radiator clap broke all fluid leaks out bleed the system, flush heater core fans and vent working but not getting heat in side the car what should I do to fixs
Need Subaru help
Engine swap on forester nightmare
Bought turbo 2.5 and swapped w/non
Have now swapped intake crank gear timing belt
And still nothing
Any info ???
Have you ever noticed the the plunger doesnt line directly up with the dowel pin that the tensioner pushes on? I was trying to zoom in but hard to see on your video
I have a question, before taking off the old belt, if I spin the crank to align the marks and somehow they don't what is the best next step? Thanks
What causes a misfire on cylinder number two I need Subaru legacy with a 2.5
So it's been 2 years now how did the kit hold up really interesting on how it did
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Well I'm running this set up and we will see how it does at 300whp and 300 wtq
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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
Awesome man. Cheers! 👍👍
I liked this video to the moment when kog pulley has magically gone in.... it is important to show as it might takes ages to fit
Any reason why the passenger side cam sprocket is plastic and the driver side sprocket is metal. Reason I’m asking because yesterday my passenger side plastic sprocket somehow came off while driving and almost went all the way through the timing cover...
This was the most helpful video thank you!
Nice 👍 glad it helped!!!
Why do the camshafts have two different pulleys? is that so they do not get mixed up? Do they have same seals behind both of them? Is there a special tool to use to remove the right camshaft pulley?
Awesome video and tips! Much appreciated, this is all I needed, they don't put these tricks in the Haynes book haha
Something to be aware of is that the marks on the timing belt for the EJ-251 engine are NOT equidistant from the center line. So if you want all the marks on the pulleys to properly match, the belt needs to go on in the correct direction . Simple way to do it is, First; before removing the old belt, line up the cam and crank timing notches as per the above video. Second; Count the belt notches from center line punch mark on the crank pulley to the cam mark on the driver's side. Then count the notches from the center line punch mark on the crank pulley to the passenger side cam mark. Then copy that old configuration with the new belt and everything should line up. Main thing is be sure everything lines up properly BEFORE you pull that tensioner pin! (The smaller number of notches should be on the drive's side) On my 2000 Outback it was something like 44. on the driver's side and 47 on the passenger side. Not a huge difference, but probably critical.
A real thumbs up for this video, by the way. Very well done and much appreciated.
Thank you for this video…..and your medical service.
Best explanation on how to route timing belt out of all the videos watched!
Thanks buddy - cheers!!! 🍻
I am doing the timing kit replacement in a parking lot, how would I go about that compression sequence without a vice?
Hmm. That’s a tricky one buddy. Gonna have to use something in place of it.
Don’t know if you did this already but you could definitely just put the vice on the ground
What happen if you didn't timing it right? My engine making humming noise when the mechanic change my whole timing belt kit. It doesn't make that noise before. After he change it does.
Awesome job
Thanks!!!
What’s the orange thing that comes with the Gates kit for? Thought I heard it was for automatic transmissions in another video but Idk how thats possible.
i Use Aisin Everytime
Good call! 👌
I bought a timing belt kit online new but the timing belt does not have any lines for the cams or the crank how am I going to be for certain if I got the right amount of space teeth between the cams and the crank please respond soon for I am baffled
So how would I tighten the driver upper pulley with the old belt. Thanks for a great vi
what should i do if someone else started the job and it wasnt put on tdc before the belts were taken off something hits in the motor preventing me from getting the timing marks lined up i can get the passenger side cam marks and the crank gear mark lined up but not the drivers side right before the drivers side cam mark lines up a valve hits the piston ive tried it with the cam advanced and backing up and retarded going forward the only way the drivers side will line up is if i move the crank gear forward or backward can you help me with this?
Would like to see some dohc motor videos soon.
+forREPS yn I hear ya man! They are coming. I promise. Thanks for the comment!!
If you have to bleed the timing tensioner it is garbage. 22 engines I've had to replace the china and canada tensioners
how so you know where the position of the tensioner pulls goes as it only has the one bolt and doesn't have a fixed positioning
Changed timing belt and water pump on my 95subaru legacy and now have a miss when its running. When the belt was off i think the pully on the right hand side turned forword and I turned it back not sure if I got it lined up just right. Any suggestions?
Yes, only one option - pull the timing cover off and reset the timing belt. The cam pulleys and crank pulley have little marks to ensure correct alignment, line up those marks and everything should be good. The FSM (factory service manual) will show you the steps and alignment - you can get it on my website for free (SubaruONLY.com) - cheers!!! 👊
@@SubaruONLY Thank you
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@@SubaruONLY that work had it off more than one its running great now 👍
Awesome!!! 👊
We is it that everyone forgets the timing guide lol
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Any suggestions to hold both driver side pulleys while putting belt on
Not gonna spin the crank a few times just to be sure huh? Pretty dam confident you got the cams right using 12 o clock instead of the timing mark on the inside belt cover.
I actually do typically. That’s a good idea to do, jus to be sure.
Hi there-- Would you advise to rotate the crankshaft 2 revolutions after the new timing belt was installed to re - confirm the alignments? Thanks
Yes, I typically do that myself. 👌
@@SubaruONLY Thank you and I really like your explanations on the "timing" and that Subaru made it easier for us make the timing right . What if for example I removed the timing belt w/o aligning the 3 markings? Can I just rotate them one by one and align the 3 markings in 12 o clock up right positions like you show in the video? Is there any danger to this?
Happy it helped! If you remove the belt without lining up the mark before hand you can potentially damage the valves (in most modern Subaru engines with “interference” designs, meaning the valves can contact the piston if they open at the wrong time).
However, if the belt pops off or is removed by accident before lining everything up (when the engine is NOT running), you are most often fine and can rotate each one by hand into the right position. Rotate the crank pulley and upper cam pulleys (ie the intake cams) clockwise to align and the lower cam pulleys (ie exhaust cams) in the counter clockwise direction.
Check this image for ref: images.app.goo.gl/q5e59DPyfgaUxdKRA
@@SubaruONLY Thank you Subary made it simple so - in case of SOHC engine its only the 2 cam pulleys(L and right) and the crankshaft pulley right?
Yes. That’s correct!
My Subaru OEM belt only has one single line on it. Any suggestions on how I make the two Cam gear lines? 2002 ej25 SOHC
Not really, but it’s not really needed. Just make sure the crank and cam gears are in the right locations. 👍👍
What happened to your website?
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?
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!!! 👍
Should spin the assembly and make sure everything still lines up. I've got an entire series of head replacement on an ej255 on my channel. Apile of other vids, come check it out!
+Homebrew Subaru Good point that I didn’t mention. Def rotate assembly a few times to make sure everything is good to go.
How do I get the hash marks/ arrows on the camshaft pulleys in the 12:00 position? Surely manually rotating each pulley is harmful to the valves since these are interference engines...can I just route the belt and line up the belt marks with wherever the pulley marks currently are?
Look up the figure from the FSMs, you rotate each cam in a specific direction to line them up, one is clockwise and the other is counterclockwise, then lock them in place and install the belt. 👌
These videos on the SOHC 2.5 are very helpful to me, I own a 07 Impreza, my baby, Peace
Thanks so much man! Your video is so clear, I don't understand why it doesn't get more views...
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!!!!
Did it work out for you?
Just a note here - wouldn't you do the water pump as well? while the cover is off? seems like a good practice I would do being that its driven by the timing belt but great info as I'll need points of reference for my Subaru Forester when it comes time to replace my belt.
Yes, good to do that too usually.
I'm following this procedure and I'm stuck at an inability to get the cogged idler in place and the threads of the bolt started (engine in place) I'm certain I haven't missed a rib and everything's lined up and taut on top but I can't get that extra bit of give. any tricks on this step? pls advise
i got it 👍
And prior to pulling the tensioner pin,..rotate the engine over at least 2 full crank shaft rotations and check the alignment of the belt timing marks!
Good add!!! 👌👌👌
Nice videos man, nice and comprehensive 👍
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.
Good call! 👊
Este weon corta mucho el video no da confianza
please help . my new belt does not have timing marks . can i copy marks from on old belt . TIA
Should I Change my camshaft seals while I'm changing this? I have a dohc and not wanting to ruin my engine
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..
Thanks!!! 👊
I number 1 GI. No Chinese shit though
Update just got the 2006 running again. Turned out to be a clutch hydraulics issueand clutch fork lube issue. This was after I ordered a Exedy stage 1 clutch kit with flywheel. $590 dollars
Nice 👍
hello Subaruonly,
I recently had to pull the crankshaft timing gear to replace the key and the harmonic balancer. When I went to remove the crankshaft bolt it snapped in the crankshaft... how would you go about fixing this?
it's a little ej18 and I'm thinking about just welding the harmonic balancer to the crank
+Jey Hey, thanks for dropping a question. This one I have not dealt with personally. Sorry to hear about the carnage. I think I would try to get that snapped bolt out. Here's what I would do:
(1) Soak the threads of the snapped off bold with some penetrating compound.
(2) Reverse thread tap the center of that bolt
(3) With a good reverse thread tap, you should be able to get that bolt out (might have to struggle and curse a bit, but it should come out).
If nothing works, unfortunately, I would probably toss the crank (or use it for a cool art project) and go hunting at a junk yard or online for a cheap used one.
Great video, very informative! Thank you for sharing.
Stoked it helped. Cheers buddy! 👊
Tks for this video , it's difficult to have a SUBARU in Brazil, nobody know how to treat a SUBARU, In RUclips Brazil you don't have amazing materials topics like this.
Oh thank you!!! Glad it helped!!!
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.
+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 👍👍
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.
+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 🤙🤙
Broooooo! I'm so scared to do my timing belt, cam seals, and pulleys. I know I can do it but I'm just scared.
You got this man!! Step by step.
I feel the same way. In my case the head head gaskets probably will have to be done
Head gaskets scare the crap out of me. Really just the disassembly and reassembly. But this shit is linear in nature, step a, b, c. It should pose no problem for males. Perhaps fears are unwarranted. I do know that my friend is a master mechanic and he did my last Subie head gaskets and he remarked to me ow simple and easy it was compared to working on other cars. He said it was a joy to work on. And honestly, hes no brain surgeon, ya know? So...I think we can all do this shit. Take photos before you begin to know what goes where and keep everything very orderly and organized. Theres a system to it. I just dont know what the system is lol
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.
100% good - no, GREAT advice! Thanks for sharing!!! 👊
I’d only buy oem timing components for my car. I get there are ways to save money with gates and stuff. But. No thanks. Those gates bearings are junk.
Good call man. These days, I only do the same! 👌
You forgot the cover for main sprocket !
Is it common to have a slight play in the cam. My passenger side cam was 12-O'clock, but after lining up the 3 marks on the belt, it is slightly off, clock wise (CW) - 1/2 tooth, after installing the gear pully and idler bottom pulley , not yet pulled the pin. see picture. Is it common to have small play in the cams, I can just finger touch and move a little back and forth. drive.google.com/file/d/1vpBJQ2M9nsTmY0NzBJ145bykh9K9J3qN/view?usp=sharing