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Timing belt issue question
#1
Posted 30 July 2006 - 05:41 PM
In the process of replacing timing belt b/c of a weird noise. Can see now that the belt is about 1/8" off the track at "idler" & "idler 2" (as denoted in this picture at page 5 of this PDF file: http://endwrench.com...BeltEWWin05.pdf). The belt is on the track the rest of the way around the course.
Does anyone have any idea what would cause the belt to go off track at that position?
Thanks!
Natalie
1996 Outback 2.2L
#2
Posted 30 July 2006 - 05:53 PM
SEA#3
#3
Posted 30 July 2006 - 06:02 PM
We will check the bearing on idler 2. Thanks!
#4
Posted 30 July 2006 - 10:35 PM
replace the timing belt with a subaru one, its time for one, don't skimp on the belt. you'll get a 105,000 mile one that will fit your application. check the pulley, idlers for bearing noise. replace if needed.
#5
Posted 31 July 2006 - 11:26 AM
Also I think that era 2.2 had an issue with the screws coming loose on the backside of the oil pump so that might be something to look into as well while you've got the timing belt off.
#6
Posted 31 July 2006 - 01:57 PM
Also I think that era 2.2 had an issue with the screws coming loose on the backside of the oil pump so that might be something to look into as well while you've got the timing belt off.
Thanks so much for your info. I have a couple more questions. First, I believe the screws/bolts are loose on the oil pump. Is it the two bolts that point down? (Anyone know where a diagram of this may be?) And what is the fix for that? Are there o-rings or what?
Also, we're replacing the water pump; should we use any silicone or gasket sealer on any of the screws?
Thanks!!
#7
Posted 31 July 2006 - 03:00 PM


I just replaced my water pump too but didn't use any gasket sealer on the screws. There wasn't any sealer on the one that was on there. Just used a new gasket and little blue threadlocker on the screws when I put them back in. I did put some Permatex non-hardening gasket dressing (#2 I think or something) on the new gasket to hold it onto the new water pump while I mated it up to the block. Oh and the service manual has a tightening sequence for the bolts on reinstallation too. You might as well put in a new thermostat & gasket while you're at it if it's more than a couple years old. --Louis

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Posted 18 August 2006 - 11:57 AM
THANKS -I FOUND IT, CU THEREI think you have to be in the forum threads display (but not in a thread itself) and then click 'new thread' at the top of the screen.
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