JeffS

I only checked the belt fit on the side without the tensioner because I already compressed the tensioner and didn't want to have to re-compress it if the belt was incorrect. The marks on the pulleys and the marks on the belt did line up, so it seems the belt is correct. I have double checked the tooth count and I keep getting the same number. I guess my next plan is to install per the markings on the belt, un-compress the tensioner, and spin the engine by hand and listen for bad noises. Any reason that is a bad idea? Can I cause damage by rotating the crank by hand? Thanks!

What I have is supposed to be .pdf files of the factory Subaru manual. I have not seen an actual factory manual to verify this though.

I'm doing a timing belt change on a 2000 2.5L engine out of a Legacy. The new timing belt I got from the dealership has marks on it so you can line it up with the two cam sprockets and the crank sprocket but the spacing between the marks does not match what the service manual calls out. The manual says there should be 44 teeth between crank and passenger's side cam but the new belt has 47; manual says 40.5 teeth between crank and driver's side cam but the new belt has 43.5. When I put the new belt on the crank and passenger's side cam, the belt marks lined up with the sprockets. I don't think I could install the belt around the idler pulley if I had a 44 tooth spacing. Of course I took the old belt off without marking it becuase I figured I had a new one with marks on it. The old belt and the new belt are the same length and have the same tooth spacing and tooth count. So, does anyone know if the manual is wrong or is the belt marking wrong? I'm leaning towards putting the new belt per the marks on it but I figured I should ask around as this is an interference engine and a mistake would be bad. Thanks in advance!

I just got a 2000 Legacy 2.5 engine with about 46K miles from a junkyard. They tested the compression and oil pressure (both were fine) and there are no visible leaks any where on the engine. My question is, what should I replace on this engine while it is out? I was going to do the timing belt, cam seals, crank seals, thermostat, oil and air filter. Should I change anything else? Thanks.