lmdew Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Just wanted to confirm my thoughts before I order parts. I picked up a 99 OBS with the 2.2 motor. I believe this will have the new style TB Tensioner on it, but I will be able to change the tensioner and backing block to the old style tensioner and then use the 95-98 Timing belt Kit. Sound right? I'm out of town so I can not open it up to check. Thanks Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 NO! The SOHC EJ222 (that's right - three 2's) will not work with the older belt. The cam sprockets are farther away from the crank and it requires a different belt. You MUST buy a kit for a '99 to '01 EJ22. I beleive it's basically the same kit as the 251/253 though..... I beleive you can use the older tensioner if you swap the bracket..... but you will have to mix/match a kit to make that work. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 I called the Import Experts today, the PCI Kits off Ebay that I have been very happy with. They were good enough to give me the old Style tensioner with the correct belt. $108+shipping for the belt and all the idlers and tensioner pulley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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