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Post by detroitjusty on Sept 16, 2014 3:58:14 GMT -5
I've had the Justy for about 1 month now. This week I plan to replace the timing belt. My question is with regard to buying the belt and the tensioner (since I'm doing the belt anyways) as a kit. Does it matter whether I go with an aftermarket kit or an OEM one like Beck Arnley? Any recommendations would be helpful.
Thanks
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Post by justyjuggler on Sept 16, 2014 8:39:38 GMT -5
Does it matter whether I go with an aftermarket kit or an OEM one like Beck ? Yes it does, some aftermarket kits have the tensioner roller incorrectly located on mount arm making it impossible to tension belt. Just be sure the new tensioner matches ye ol' one & remove starter to jam flywheel when torquing crank pulley. Also inspect outer belt deflector for wear between crank pulley.
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Post by sp0ngebob on Sept 16, 2014 10:28:28 GMT -5
do not remove the starter to jam the flywheel.
when standing on the timing belt side of the motor the motor turns clockwise. thus, put a breaker bar on and proper sized socket on the crank nut, pull the ignition and fuel fuse and just bump the starter and the bolt will break free.
doing the flywheel thing in the past, ive broken chunks off of the block.
as far as aftermarket quality, aside from the issue mentioned above which ive never experienced in countless timing belt jobs, (but this is a realllllllly odd ball car)i prefer gates belts and OE water pumps. that being said this waterpump is really just a replaceable impeller. if you can get all OE parts for what you feel is reasonable then do that. i bought my stuff off of rock auto and ebay for i think under 30 total.
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Post by detroitjusty on Sept 16, 2014 18:06:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies all. I'm not doing the work. A mechanic is. But I am micro managing this work because I really want to get the car as mechanically sound as possible. When we did the oil change last week (his first encounter with the car) he noticed a slight oil leak. It appeared to be coming from around the cam and or crank seals (Ill post a pic later). He recommended we do the timing belt and the seals. He told me to just price the tensioner as it was not known if a new one was needed. I figured since he'll be in there, why not do the tensioner anyways.I did inspect the drive belt (cracks) and going to replace it also.
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Post by sp0ngebob on Sept 17, 2014 10:47:41 GMT -5
make sure this dude knows you have to take off the front engine cover to get at the water pump seal. you cant just replace the impeller on the outside and call it good.
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Post by detroitjusty on Sept 17, 2014 22:21:18 GMT -5
make sure this dude knows you have to take off the front engine cover to get at the water pump seal. you cant just replace the impeller on the outside and call it good. Thanks sp0ngebob. I sure will. He's done quite a few subarus, but I know each car is different. I'll be right by his side doing the whole job. Figured I could clean some parts or something while he works. It looks as though I won't be doing the tensioner this time (couldn't get the part in the time I needed). Hopefully mine is good. So it's just going to be the belt and the front seals and the drive belt replaced.
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Post by sp0ngebob on Sept 17, 2014 22:39:56 GMT -5
this isnt even similar to any other subaru.
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Post by detroitjusty on Sept 17, 2014 23:54:09 GMT -5
this isnt even similar to any other subaru. I've owned a few sub-compacts in my day (79 Tercel, 88 Escort, 91 CRX) and liked em all. The Justy is my first Subaru. Getting acquainted with the car, it's design and production history, and Justy enthusiast, may make the Justy my favorite so far! I was really lucky to get mine in the conditions it's in and only pay $1000 dollars for her. I needed transportation ASAP, and to find a 25 year old car in this condition gave me some clue to the type of build the Justy was when properly cared for. I just want to continue the tradition.
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Post by detroitjusty on Sept 19, 2014 0:33:15 GMT -5
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