[idiot has a engine rotation direction question]

So does the engine rotate clockwise when looking at it from the front on a 2000 Outback 2.5L?

Thank you

Rich

[2000 Outback timing belt questions]

Hi Rich. Actually I just finished doing that same service on '00obw. You do have the 2.5L 4cyl right? (wasn't sure if the limited has the H6 option?)

 

Other things I can think to check while in there: replace any timing belt idlers that seem loose/worn or are leaking grease, especially the toothed/geared one near the water pump.

 

You need a water pump gasket if you don't already have one. Might as well install a new OE thermostat and gasket since you'll have to take it out anyway when doing the water pump. Could do the radiator hoses and bypass return hose if desired but they tend to last a long time.

 

Could replace the alternator/ps pump and AC belts if they haven't been replaced yet.

 

Plugs if they're due, wires if they've never been done before or at all look in bad shape.

 

Before pulling the cam seals, take note on the cam seals as to how far they are driven in so you can avoid driving them too far. The spx cam sprocket holding tool is invaluable (about $60) or can hold the flats on the cam if you're taking the valve covers off or a chain wrench can work but I don't like the chain wrench for those sprockets.

 

You're just about due for checking the valve clearances anyway, which you might as well do if you're going to replace the valve cover gaskets, in addition you probably would want to get the spark plug hole seals (4), and about 12 I think of the sealing grommets for the valve cover bolts.

 

ATF and filter change if not done recently?

 

Great, thanks. Where do I look for the cam tool?

Rich

[Outback alarm question]

Hm, does it sound three times? That's what it does to me if the door is open and I press 'lock'. I accidentally got my '00obw into valet mode a few months ago; maybe tomorrow I'll try to get it out of valet and see if the method works.

Thanks for the help, just tried it. I was holding the Lock button instead of the Unlock button. Works like a charm.

Thanks,

Rich

[Outback alarm question]

Does the remote work to lock/unlock the doors? Your method sounds correct,

Yes it does, but only the horn starts sounding. And the indicator keeps flashing.

Rich

[2000 Outback timing belt questions]

I have read many useful posts and thank all of you. I am going to be doing my timing belt (93,000 miles)and have purchased the belt, water pump, camshaft seals, crankshaft seal, timing cover seals and a block heater. I will be getting the coolant, subaru additive, oil, filter etc, but is there anything else that I should do while I am in there? Maybe plugs, wires, valve cover gaskets?

Thanks again,

Rich

[Outback alarm question]

I have a 2000 outback limited that I recently purchased. I have been trying to activate the alarm system and according to the owners manual, you open the drivers door and hold the arm key for two seconds and the car will come out of valet mode. On mine I cannot seem to get it out of valet mode. Does anyone have a suggestion for me?

thanks,

Rich