Matt kennedy

Just took my 93 legacy out for the test run after replacing the timing belt. The tensioner bolt had broken off on the highway. Fortunately the 2.2l engine is a noninerference type. I replaced the belt, tendsioner idler as well as the other 2 pulleys and the sproket along with all new bolts. It took 2 trys to get the belt on properly. On the first try I forgot to slide the tensioner to the left before pulling the pin. I also replaced the valve cover and oil filler tube gaskets and put in new plugs. The t-belt, shaft seals, oil pump seal and water pump were all done about 40K ago so I didn't bother with them. Thanks for all the advice and great links/writeups. Matt

I finally got the crank pulley off and found that only the bolt for the tensioner pulley on the upper left broke off cleanly:banana: . The area around the block looks OK- probably the best outcome.The cover has a small gash in it but I plan to leave it as is. I'll drill out the remaining bolt as grossgary suggested and get new bolts/tensioners all around: I don't want this happening again. I turned the car over several times before realizing the problem so the cams are probably no longer in alignment with the crank. The crank is now at TDC on No1 cyl. Any suggestions on getting everything lined up again? TIA Matt

My first post and first major repair to do on a sub. 1993 legacy 2.2AWD-136K. Car died at 70mph on the highway. Had it towed home. IT turned over but no start. I went right to the timing belt via the right side cover and found it very loose. The belt was replaced at 96K by my inlaws. I disassembled everything down to the damn crank:banghead: I found a reasonable sized hole behind the AC belt tensioner and something is serioulsly rattling in there when i wiggle the belt from the left. I assume it is one of the belt idlers or the tensioner itself broken off. Until I get the pulley off i wanted to know what I might expect. Also what is the likelihood of this being fixable. Are the tensioner and idlerslers bolted to the block? Is this a common failure for this vintage subaru? TIA MATT