How to change timing belt on Subaru EJ25?
How to set timing (timing belt change) on a Subaru SOHC EJ25. Line up the cam sprockets with the index marks above. Wrap your old belt around to double check your marks line up. If you didn’t do that step, wrap your new belt around the crankshaft sprocket under the tensioner and black pulley and over the camshafts.
How much does it cost to replace the timing belt on a Subaru Outback?
Replacing a timing belt in your Subaru Outback can be a fairly costly repair. Typically, you’re going to be paying somewhere between $550 and $1,000 to get a timing belt replaced in a Subaru Outback. The average price hovers around $700.
How often should I Have my Subaru timing belt inspected?
If you have an older model of a Subaru that still uses a timing belt, then your owner’s manual should have the maintenance schedule including a guide to let you know when you need to have your timing belt inspected. For instance, Subaru recommends that the timing belt in the Legacy get an inspection every 30000 miles.
Do you need a timing belt or timing chain?
Subaru vehicles function the same as vehicles made by other manufacturers in this regard. Your Subaru engine needs to have either a timing belt or a timing chain in order to synchronize all the parts in this precisely timed system. Do Subarus Have a Timing Belt or a Timing Chain?
Do I need to change Subaru timing belt?
Subaru recommends that the belts be changed at 105,000 miles. Don’t wait, take your car to the mechanic next week, I’m serious. If the timing belt should fail, you will be looking at a major engine overhaul and at least a complete valve job.
How often to you replace a timing belt?
Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no obvious signs the timing belt is near death; it will just break. That’s why highly rated auto mechanics recommend replacing it every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Always check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommendations.
How much to repair a timing belt?
The engine damage cannot be assessed until the timing belt is replaced. A belt repair would cost $300. If the engine is damaged, repairing it could cost $2,000 to $3,000 by rough estimates.
Where are the timing marks on a Subaru Outback?
Press (pretty hard) with your finger near the position where the tensioner will press on the belt. This takes up the slack in the belt, and you can see where the timing marks will be when you finally do pull the pin. On my install, I had both of the lower cams one tooth out-of-position.
Where is the timing mark on the belt?
If my flawed memory is correct, the main timing mark is in the middle of a thin section of the belt, to match the middle of a tooth on the sprocket. So the 51 segment should also fall on a thin section of the belt, at the middle of a sprocket tooth.
How many teeth are in the timing belt?
Or to be more specific: I want to count the 51 teeth. If (belt) tooth #1 is the tooth immediately to the right of the 12:00 crank tooth, is #51 in the sprocket trough nearest (and just past) the mark? The next time, get a silver Sharpie, a paint marker pen, or a thin paint brush and white paint and mark everything.
How to check the timing marks on a Subaru Outback?
06 Outback 2.5i, 06 BMW 325xi wagon, 02 2.5rs, 82 CB750, Polaris XC SP 500, and a single speed bike. Four revolutions of the crank equals one revolution of the cam. Pull the pin on the tensioner, spin the crank by hand four times and check the marks. They should be dead on. Agreed.
How to set timing (timing belt change) on a Subaru SOHC EJ25. Line up the cam sprockets with the index marks above. Wrap your old belt around to double check your marks line up. If you didn’t do that step, wrap your new belt around the crankshaft sprocket under the tensioner and black pulley and over the camshafts.
What happens when the timing belt wears out?
For those who aren’t familiar. The job of the timing belt is to position the valves correctly in relation to the pistons for intake of fuel and exhaust. So, when a timing belt is set in the incorrect position (or wears out), valves can be smashed by the pistons and severe engine damage occurs.
What kind of wrench do I need for timing belt change?
These are the basic tools required for this job: 1/2″ and 3/8″ ratchets, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 17mm and 22mm sockets, some long extensions, 14mm wrench, possibly some other wrenches, a whole socket and wrench set would be ideal. Just make sure you have a 22mm socket (my set doesn’t have one).
Can you turn the timing belt back on?
If you crank on it you could bend the valves by hand. If you still have the pulleys on and you aren’t comfortable with the above, put the belt back on. Even without the tensioner extended you should be able to turn it all together.
How can I Keep my Subaru EJ25 DOHC Turbo from rotating?
This would be a good time to add your Company23 cam lock tool to hold the driver’s side cams from rotating. The passenger side cams and valves will stay put, the driver’s side is engaged on the cam lobe and with the tiniest touch will spring shooting both cams spinning.
When do you put the timing cover back on the cam?
When you spin the cam clockwise it will end up around 6 o’clock. Spinning it back counter clockwise it will end up right around here, line up the cam marking and belt marking and move it back to the timing marking on the rear timing cover. Pulling the cam back into the proper posting with marks lined up.
How do you fix belt marks on Subaru Outback?
Place the belt tensioner on a press. Press the adjuster rod down gradually (using more than 3 minutes) 66- lb (165 N) or more until the adjuster rod is aligned with the stop pin hole in the cylinder. Insert a 0.08 in (2 mm) diameter pin or hex wrench into the pin hole to lock the adjuster rod.
What to do if your timing belt is off?
If the timing belt alignment is off the mark buy more than 3 teeth, the valves and pistons may have contact. Align the timing marks on the belt with the marks on the sprockets in the numerical order shown in the illustration. Install the lower right idler pulley with the mounting bolt.
What will happen to your Subaru if the timing belt breaks?
It depends. Some cars, like Subaru, have non-interference engines, which means that if the timing belt breaks while you are driving, there is no damage to the internal parts of the engine. Other cars do not have this sort of engine and damage results.
What are the benefits of replacing a timing belt?
- Increase in Horse Power. Taking your vehicle to a timing belt replacement shop and changing the timing belt as scheduled will benefit you in many ways.
- Better Fuel Economy. Changing the timing belt when needed will dramatically increase your gas mileage.
- Lower Auto Repair Cost.
How much does it cost to replace a timing belt?
The average cost for a timing belt replacement is between $498 and $669 . Labor costs are estimated between $319 and $403 while parts are priced between $179 and $266 .
Where is the timing belt set on a Subaru Outback?
With most cars, timing is set to top dead center on number 1 piston. But on a Subaru with their funny horizontal boxer engine, it is set at mid-stroke. For those not familiar, I will explain what that means later. This DIY post will explain the most minimal way to access the timing belt for doing a timing belt change.
How do you change the belt on a Subaru?
Crank the tensioner bolt (14mm) beside the alternator so that the alternator drops down enough to remove the front drive belt. Then loosen the locknut under the tensioner bolt for the a/c belt, loosen the bolt on the pulley, so it can slide.
Is there anything wrong with a 2012 Subaru Impreza?
Subaru has denied anything wrong with car” “burning oil down 2 quarts engine oil light warning. They changed the short block under warranty” “At 55000 miles the motor simply “blew”. The short block is being replaced as I write this. Vehicle was serviced regularly, synthetic oil , at the time of engine failure, was only 3000 miles old”
How much oil does a Subaru Impreza use?
“Excessive oil consumption from new, about 1 litre every 1800 km. Dealer monitored from 60,000 to 70,000 km and submitted report to Subaru, who agreed to replace engine (rebuilt short block) under warranty). Since then oil consumption appears more r”
What kind of bolt pattern does a Subaru Forester have?
(Work in progress) The Subaru Forester come from the Factory with a 5×100 bolt pattern. So do several other Subaru models. This means several styles of OEM wheels will fit the Forester. This thread will only cover the wheels that FIT the Forester. Subaru also used the 5×114 bolt pattern, but…
When to get an oil change on a Subaru Forester?
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When did the head gasket fail on my Subaru?
The main problem years are 1996 through 2004. The most common engine to have head gasket failures is the naturally aspirated (non turbo) Subaru 2.5 L four cylinder engine, commonly known as the EJ25 motor. The single overhead camshaft (SOHC) variant experiences failures much more frequently than the dual overhead camshaft design (DOHC).
What kind of headgasket does a 2.5L Subaru use?
The first-generation 2.5L does not have variable cam timing and the second-generation has variable valve timing or VVT. We use a different torque procedure for these engines and the headgaskets are different also.
Where are the timing marks on a porperly Subarus?
If I remember porperly you need to time the Subarus at 90 rather than TDC. Therefore you should have the key on the crank facing down, and the white markes on the crank in a 90 degree angle. Then the marks on the cams should be facing upwards. Although I might be wrong.
Where are the timing marks on my engine?
On my engine, on the metal (left) cam pulley, there’s two marks, very near each other. One is where the mark on the timing belt should line up and the other is where the pulley should line up to the block. It was a bit confusing at first.
Is the valve timing correct on an EJ22?
Even though the crank shaft makes two revolutions for every turn of the cam shafts if these marks are lined up as shown the valve timing will be correct.
When did Subaru change the Pistons on the EJ22?
The weight of new pistons was decreased by approximately 100 grams. The intake manifold has been reshaped to increase the airflow mass and speed. 1996 was a transition year, and often EJ22E already was equipped with new parts from EJ22EZ (solid tappets or lifters for example).
How do you Prep a Subaru EJ22 engine?
Compress the tensioner SLOWLY using a vice or wood clamp. Insert a small allen key or small nail into the small holes. The tensioner compressed and ready for reinstallation once the seals and timing belt are replaced. The tensioner compressed and ready for reinstallation once the seals and timing belt are replaced.
Turn the crankshaft using a breaker bar and special adapter socket on the crankshaft. Align the timing mark on the crankshaft sprocket (1), left intake sprocket (2), left exhaust sprocket (3), right intake sprocket (4) and right exhaust sprocket (5) with the notches in cylinder block and timing belt cover.
How big is harmonic balancer on Subaru?
The harmonic balancer is torqued to 130 ft.lb. and breaking that bolt loose is the biggest pain in the ass of this job. A cordless impact wrench like the one in the middle is a very useful tool I would highly recommend for anyone doing much work on cars. I just got that wrench and wish I got it sooner.
Why is my variable valve timing not working?
The passing of additional oil to the VVT gears is a possibility if the system is not working properly. This very phenomenon manifests itself in the rough idling of the engine. It is primarily because the engine’s RPM fluctuates as the VVT starts working.
When to change the timing belt on a 2007 Subaru Forester?
I’ve just read American specs for the 2007 and it says that the timing belt should be changed at the 105,000 miles mark (which is approx 170,000kms). Surely this is too long?
When do you change the timing belt on a 2007 Honda Accord?
I’ve just read American specs for the 2007 and it says that the timing belt should be changed at the 105,000 miles mark (which is approx 170,000kms). Surely this is too long? It’s not too long – consider that there is a time element to the service interval too. US specs call for 105,000 miles or 105 months, whichever occurs first.