When should the timing belt be replaced on a Subaru WRX?
For example, one of the Subaru models equipped with a timing belt is the 2013 Subaru WRX. According to its owner’s manual, the timing belt should be inspected for excess wear every 30,000 miles, and replaced no later than 105,000 miles.
Can timing belt cause shaking?
The timing belt can cause engine vibrations if it is not adjusted or worn out. If the belts are loose or worn out, they can cause other parts of the engine to not work properly, which can cause strange noises and shaking.
What should I do when I change my timing belt?
Keep your new timing belt free from any contaminants. This includes dirt, oil, cleaners, and especially coolant. If you happen to get any of these things on the new timing belt, clean it off IMMEDIATELY after mishap and inspect for damage. 1. Open the turbo coolant tank, then remove skid plate from underneath the car if you have one. 2.
Which is better 105K or 90K timing belt change?
Instead of 105k intervals for the timing belt change, I think 90k intervals are more appropriate because I will have to drain the coolant and remove the radiator to access the belt and I’ll be doing a coolant flush for my 90k service anyway, so why wait another 10k miles just do go through that messy process again?
Where are the oil plugs on a Subaru WRX?
You’ll see oil either at the bottom of the timing cover or behind right under the cam gears if they’re leaking, and yes the dealer should have those on the shelf. Those access plugs are on the front of the block with 10mm (I think) hex keys in them.
Can a Subaru WRX leak at 130k miles?
Honestly, none of the three WRXs I’ve done recently were leaking there at 130K miles-ish, but it’s quite common on EJ25 SOHC. Dealer will have those washers on the shelf too I checked out the first vid, and it looks very thorough, but there are always other ways to skin a cat.
When to change timing belt on Subaru WRX?
Since changing the timing belt is somewhat of an involved process, it would be wise to replace those two parts at the same time since they’re easily accessable when everything is apart and failure of either of those two (hundred dollar or so) parts could cause catastrophic engine failure and cost thousands. 2.
What kind of timing belt does a Subaru EJ use?
These models, as well as newly released FA or FB engines all now run timing chains. All Subaru EJ series engines from 1991 to current model shapes use a high quality rubber timing belt that is not only durable but efficient as well, and Subaru have recently adjusted their timing belt service mileage upward.
How long does it take to change timing belt?
Press the pin back into the tensioner SLOWLY, keeping the tensioner pin-side up thru the whole process. Do not go fast, I recommend this process to take at least 10 mins from beginning to end, making very small twists to the C-Clamp. Going too fast during this procedure will burst the seal making the tensioner unusable.
How to reinstall timing belt and water pump replacement?
Reinstall the timing belt guides with a clearance of 0.5-1.5mm. 27. Reinstall the crankshaft pulley and rotate the crankshaft several revolutions to make sure your timing is correct and there are no solid stops. Don’t force it if there is as your valves are hitting each other or the piston.