i have an 87 gl wagon 1800 non turbo. the tensioner on the left timing belt went out. i pulled everything apart and replaced the broken stuff. Now I have the crank set to top dead center and the right cam mark is lined up with the notch. Now when i set the mark on the left cam pulley the rotor on the distibutor is not in the #1 position. If I put the rotor in the 1 spot the hole in the pulley is down and to the left. Is this ok or did I realy fu$k my car up?

relax, these engines are non-interferance, so you can't break valves by doing the timing belts wrong

 

To save from typing it again, here's the procedure to replace the belts. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=308921&postcount=2

 

sounds like you used the TDC mark on the flywheel instead of the three dashes - a common mistake.

 

good luck

here is the OFFICIAL timing belt article from the USRM http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2648

2nd most referred to next to the ticking article

here is the OFFICIAL timing belt article from the USRM http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2648

2nd most referred to next to the ticking article

 

thanks miles,

with the USRM down, I didn't know where to find it.

here is the OFFICIAL timing belt article from the USRM http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2648

2nd most referred to next to the ticking article

 

Would this be the appropriate article for an EA82T as well?

Would this be the appropriate article for an EA82T as well?

Yes, pretty much the same for all of the EA82s.

Then i f*ed up.

At least i know why its running stupid now.

 

 

Thanks NorthWet

You rule Hooziewhatsit. Worked first try.

Would this be the appropriate article for an EA82T as well?

 

the pics in the article are of a turbo motor. all ea82 the same. the xt6 motor is slightly different but the procedure is the same for it as well