When to change the timing belt on a Subaru?
The recommended change time for a timing belt on a Subaru is actually pretty impressive compared to most other models of vehicles. Depending on what other kind of car we’re talking about, the scheduled maintenance for a timing belt is usually between 60,000 miles and 100,000 miles.
How can you tell the ignition timing on a Subaru?
The rotor turns counter (or anti) clockwise. You can tell you are advancing the timing if the idle increases Haynes should have stuck to making underwear- except for their pirating. Go fishing in the bay of E for a Factory Service Manual if you want the real skinny.
What do I need to rebuild a 1997 Subaru?
1997-2010 16-valve SOHC & DOHC master engine rebuild kit SU2457MK $760.79 rod bearings, wrist pin bushings, complete gasket set, timing belt and oil pump. We need the engine code of EJ255 or EJ257 for the oil pump.
Is the WRX STi still using a timing belt?
The WRX kept timing belts under the hood until 2014 before switching to chains. The WRX STI however continues to use timing belts. If you are wondering why, it’s because the WRX STI is a high-performance vehicle with an engine that is typically under more stress than your average Subaru.
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?
Why does my Subaru timing belt make a ticking sound?
As the timing belt begins to break down the teeth on the inside can break off and as it rotates between the camshaft and a crankshaft gear it can produce a ticking sound. The sound is not unlike a fast spinning roulette wheel in some vehicles.
What’s the maintenance schedule for a Subaru Impreza?
Maintenance schedule for all 2000 – 2009 Subarus. subject to change, correction, updating. Notes: engine coolant -starting with the 2008 Impreza STI and all 2009 models, Subaru is using the new Subaru Super Coolant.
Why does it cost so much to replace timing belt?
The reason that the cost of replacing the timing belt is so high is that it’s a fairly involved repair job. It takes some effort to get into a vehicle’s engine deep enough to get their timing belt out, so the labour cost is really where most of the fees are coming from.