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    EA82 Timing belt failure

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

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    yes the AC pump is always in the way. I think I am going to fab up some alternative way to mount the alternator, and toss the AC pump.   I never use the AC, and it hasn't been charged in years. 

     

    As far as the engine that started this thread, the belts are doing ok,  I had to put another distributor in.  Its chugging along ok.

     

    I might  also fab up some belt covers that can be taken off/on with zip ties.  maybe cutting the center cover in half so it can be taken on/off without removing the crank pulley.  

     

    Probably need a separate thread to debate running naked, or covered timing belts.    The factory did put them there for a reason, and the bare metal parts definitely get rusty without covers.

    My Stable of Subaru's

    in Members Rides

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    Technically this is not in my stable, but I bought this for my girlfriend.   I added a 2" lift Kit. , Cabellas Roof Basket, and as set of Nokian snow tires.      2002 LLBean H6 3.0

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    She likes it, and all the creature comforts are nice.  

    However

    I'll stick with my old school stuff , In my opinion anything that came after the loyale is just not for me. 

    I'm stuck in my old ways.

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    2" SJR Aluminum Lift kit 2000-2004 Legacy New Product

    in Products for your Subaru

    Posted · Edited by Rust

    I am the owner of the first casting of this kit.    Order came quickly after sending payment.

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    Came with a bag of nuts/bolts for mounting.  Here is a pic of the 2002 LLBean Outback BEFORE the installation.

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    And here is the Outback AFTER installing the kit.

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    I added a set of Nokian Snow tires.

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    I had to do some grinding of some mounting tabs inside the front strut towers but otherwise a straight bolt on procedure. 

    I also had to install a set of Heri HD subaru axles up front.  The original axles could not take the lift.  The are performing well, around 2000 miles so far.

    Overall does well on the backwoods trails/roads as well as cruising at 85mph on the highway.

    I am very happy with this Kit, and would recommend SJR to anyone thinking of purchasing this kit.

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    Has any one else seen this?

    in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX

    Posted

    Just installed a set of these.  The holes for the roll pins left burs inside the inner spline preventing them from sliding on the transmission stubs.  Had to spend hours grinding/filing the grooves around the roll pin holes.  Turned a 2 hour job into a full day of frustration. 

     

    Aside from that they seem to be working better than the stock units. 

     

    The stock axles were not happy with a 2" lift.  These axles seem to be working good so far

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    EA82 Timing belt failure

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    Update:   So I inspected everything on the drivers side.  The gear on the oil pump is spinning ok.  I went back to my parts stash and replaced the tension pulley, the lower cog wheel, and found a belt with the official SUBARU stamp on it (non-aftermarket).   I know I should use new parts, but I'm cheap. 

     

    So everything is buttoned back up and it is purring like a kitten again.

     

    So I have several theories on why I keep snapping drivers side belts:

     

    1.  running naked belts. (no plastic covers)  rusty pullys/gears cutting into the belt.

    2.  running crappy aftermarket belts.

    3.  The spring on the tensioner pulley rubbing on the edge of the belt.

     

    I think in my situation I have a combination of all 3.  Hopefully this latest fix will get me through the winter.

    EA82 Timing belt failure

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

    Posted

    So I have broke 2 timing belts within the last month,  both on the drivers side.  I have checked the tension pulley and cog wheel, and everything spins freely.  I have also checked the cog/pulley surfaces to see if they have rough spots cutting into the belt.    The motor has around 110,000.

     

    I'm stumped.........any ideas?

    Who has the most Gen Ii Brats?

    in Meet n' Greet. Your USMB Welcome Center

    Posted

    Have 5, one is registered and in active use.

     

       Yes I am a collector.   I refuse the hoarder label.   I think the hoarder term is biased only for people who collect large objects.   For example: if I was a stamp collector, with only 5 stamps,  I would barely qualify as a stamp collector.....and I definitely would not be called a "stamp hoarder".    

     

    Any board member is free to plagiarize my statements, consider them as ammunition for those pesky arguments with the wife over your junk collections.

    My Stable of Subaru's

    in Members Rides

    Posted

    So just snagged this 1986 GL fwd auto.  Bone stock except for the window tinting.

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    a little door damage from a dance with a deer.

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    The last original hubcap is still hanging on. 

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    looks like the mudflaps fell off along with the other 3 hub caps.

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    Overall I couldn't be more pleased. It virtually has no rust, something very rare in the northeast.  I suspect it migrated north recently from the south.  Cant wait to convert it to 4wd.

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