[So far in my $4000 journey.]

That is a true labor of love. I bought a cherry rust free 93 wagon with 122k miles for my daughter for $1850, only had to do one axle in a year. Good luck with your million dollar baby!

[2.2 water pump bearing play-timing belt service]

I am doing a timing belt service on my 95 outback [220k miles] with all used parts cherry picked from wrecks at my local Tear-A-Part. I realize some of you probably think this isn't too bright, but it works for me as long as I'm careful. I've found older Legacys that obviously had extensive recent service before giving up the ghost.

I have a new looking water pump with a tighter bearing than my other pumps, and wonder if I should try to use it, maybe loosen it up with some "water pump lubricant"? Any input appreciated from this new user in SLC.

 

OK--no infinite wisdom available on this one, I'll go with the newer one, tight is right.

[Timing belt issue question]

I 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.

THANKS -I FOUND IT, CU THERE

[2.2 water pump bearing play-timing belt service]

I am doing a timing belt service on my 95 outback [220k miles] with all used parts cherry picked from wrecks at my local Tear-A-Part. I realize some of you probably think this isn't too bright, but it works for me as long as I'm careful. I've found older Legacys that obviously had extensive recent service before giving up the ghost.

I have a new looking water pump with a tighter bearing than my other pumps, and wonder if I should try to use it, maybe loosen it up with some "water pump lubricant"? Any input appreciated from this new user in SLC.

[Timing belt issue question]

Dumb question from new user--how do I post a new thread? My question is, how tight should my water pump be on my 2.2? Thanks.