Post by: Fastass350 on October 07, 2017, 11:19:45 PM
Thanks
Chris
Post by: lokidog on October 07, 2017, 11:47:31 PM
Post by: SniperDanWA on October 08, 2017, 07:41:12 AM
I’m mechanical and do a lot of service on my Subarus, but I deferred to the shop on the timing belt. I have the book, but chose to have it done for warranty purposes. That said, I never follow the book for suggested times/miles. I didn’t do the timing belt on my 2000 Subaru until it reached 120k miles. At that point, I did the 100k service.
I don’t recall having to pull the motor for mine, but I do remember it was far more complicated than my Chevy and Ford replacements. It’s a tight space too. My $.02
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 08, 2017, 07:51:40 AM
I probably wouldn't touch head gaskets, unless it calls for it, but we had ours go at about the same mileage on a 2005 Forester.
Post by: robodad on October 08, 2017, 08:41:25 AM
Good luck you'll be fine it's not difficult just follow procedure !!
Post by: dewandgin on October 08, 2017, 06:19:03 PM
Two ways to do them either in the vehicle or with the engine removed. I have done both ways and there is pros and cons to both. If I am in a hurry I do them in the car. I know alot of people use this and that and silicone here and there but I put them back together with Subaru gaskets (buy a engine gasket kit either online or at a Subaru dealer :hello:) and take your time and you will be fine. If you have any questions just shoot me a PM and I can walk you through it.
BTW if you do decide to remove the engine (1 hr Job) a 16 gal gear oil barrel makes a awesome engine stand. Be sure and use the updated headbolt torque sequence :tup:
Post by: syoungs on October 08, 2017, 06:41:30 PM
Last timing belt I did on one was done in an evening
Head gaskets would take me a few days, I prefer to pull the motor to do it,.akes it easier, but have done them in place as well.
Post by: Whitpirate on October 08, 2017, 07:36:37 PM
We had our timing belt done at coach's shop when he was in N. Seattle, now in Monroe, I believe. Don't know if he changed the name, but at the time, his shop was called Automotive, Inc., IIRC. I would pay to have him do it again.
I probably wouldn't touch head gaskets, unless it calls for it, but we had ours go at about the same mileage on a 2005 Forester.
Still Automotive Inc and he's in Kenmore. 206-522-6100
That said he did my wife's 2003 and with the pile of parts when he worked on it I'd pay to have it done again.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 09, 2017, 07:09:12 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 09, 2017, 01:37:35 PM
CYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1.Remove the V-belts.
2.Remove the crank pulley.
3.Remove the timing belt cover.
4.Remove the timing belt.
5.Remove the cam sprocket.
6.Remove the intake manifold.
7.Remove the bolt which installs the A/C compressor bracket on cylinder head.
8.Remove the valve rocker assembly.
9.Remove the camshaft.
Timing belt is due to be replaced at 105k miles. Is the head gasket leaking?
Post by: jackelope on October 09, 2017, 01:40:06 PM
Timing belt is spendy as I'm pretty sure they have to pull the motor and head gasket seems to be a common problem.
Timing belt is 2.2 hours labor. No engine removal required.
Post by: Woodchuck on October 09, 2017, 01:44:16 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 09, 2017, 01:57:19 PM
I highly suggest pulling the motor and do both at the same time, access is much better. I also suggest check the deck of the block with a good straightedge. :tup:
Do you just do the head gaskets because? Or if they're leaking...
Pull the engine to do both of the head gaskets, right? You don't need to pull it to do the timing belt alone.
Post by: Woodchuck on October 09, 2017, 02:04:25 PM
Only if they are leaking, I meant for both jobs. I agree completely with what you said, if the heads are coming off, do the timing belt. If doing that I suggest pulling the motor because access to the heads and timing stuff is soooooooo much better. Pulling a 2.5 really is pretty easy and your back will thank you later, lol.I highly suggest pulling the motor and do both at the same time, access is much better. I also suggest check the deck of the block with a good straightedge. :tup:
Do you just do the head gaskets because? Or if they're leaking...
Pull the engine to do both of the head gaskets, right? You don't need to pull it to do the timing belt alone.
Post by: Special T on October 09, 2017, 03:57:31 PM
All things Subaru. Tons of awesome info.
Post by: Fastass350 on October 09, 2017, 08:51:46 PM
Post by: robodad on October 09, 2017, 09:32:23 PM
Thanks for all the great info guys!! Head aren't leaking that I see so far, I just figured I would do both the gaskets and timing belt and have it good to go. If one started leaking it could be weeks or months before the daughter realized it so I'd rather be safe than sorry
Do the head gaskets now before they blow as they will at the worst time I guarantee it and at 98k now they won't last much longer anyway !
Post by: floatinghat on October 18, 2017, 11:21:34 PM
I was looking Subi for my daughter, the same issue drove me to a CRV. Bought her an 07 and she loves it, EXL so fully stereo is better than my wifes rx450h. She goes to school out of state and reliability and safety were my main concerns.
Post by: coachcw on November 20, 2017, 05:58:59 AM
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Post by: ELKBURGER on December 30, 2017, 11:41:12 AM
Post by: Fastass350 on December 31, 2017, 07:49:18 PM
You should shoot me a text sometime if you still have my number, I don't have yours in my new phone. Maybe get together for a beer sometime!
Post by: Dan-o on December 31, 2017, 09:19:01 PM
I'll buy the pizza.
Post by: Fastass350 on January 01, 2018, 06:03:23 AM
Post by: Fastass350 on May 26, 2018, 08:36:07 AM
I did notice when I tore it apart, it looked like the drivers side cam was one tooth off in timing, it’s mark wouldn’t line up with the marks on the block, so that was interesting.
I bought all my parts from Allwheeldriveauto.com, they had everything I needed and shipped to me in two days. They also include a write up of the procedure and a few non standard tools that make the job easier. :tup:
Post by: Special T on May 26, 2018, 08:47:46 AM
Good job on tackling it.
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Post by: Fastass350 on May 27, 2018, 05:04:06 PM
Post by: Widgeondeke on May 27, 2018, 07:12:55 PM
Know who to call in 6 years :chuckle:
Post by: ELKBURGER on May 28, 2018, 01:18:55 PM
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