What else should I replace when replacing timing belt?
Generally, the idler pulleys, tensioner and water pump should always be replaced when the timing belt is replaced. In most cases, the timing belt drives the water pump, so it is the right time to replace the water pump. It is also recommended by the manufacturer.
What should I do if my timing belt breaks?
One tip is to change the timing belt as and when the manufacturer indicates. Otherwise, you risk the timing belt breaking as well as the possibility of other basic parts of your car engine failing at the same time. In general, keep your car well maintained: it’s a good investment that can save you trouble later and improve your safety on the road.
How to change timing belt on Subaru Impreza?
This is a comprehensive guide on how to change a Subaru DOHC timing belt on EJ20 or EJ25 engines found in Subaru Impreza, WRX, STI, RS, Legacy, and Forrester vehicles. We also show you the alignment marks and procedure to tension the timing belt as well as changing the water pump. Loading…
How many miles does the timing belt last?
A rough indication in kilometers for how long the timing belt lasts is around 95,000 kilometers (about 60,000 miles). Any further and something might happen to it.
What to do if your car wont start after replacing timing belt?
If these checks don’t yield any results, then you should consider contacting a professional technician, such as one available from YourMechanic, to diagnose the no start condition. The statements expressed above are only for informational purposes and should be independently verified.
What should I do if my spark is not jumping the plug?
A spark that has difficulty jumping the plug gap inside a running engine will look for the next easiest way to ground and that is usually through an oil softened plug wire or coil boot into the cylinder head.
Why is there a 500 dollar hole in my spark plug?
It could be that the 500 dollars is for new spark plugs and possibly new valve COVER gaskets; the latter of course being replaced to cure an oil shorted spark plug problem. With some age and miles, any car with deep well spark plug holes can be prone to oil pooling inside the wells (or holes) and causing a misfire.
Can a timing belt change cause exhaust valves to burn?
That is absolutely ludicrous and even if the intake valves are not bent due to a mistake it’s also possible that the exhaust valves could burn depending on the cam timing situation. You cannot continue to drive the car like this; period. I would approach them one time about making this right.