You guys are on a roll, so here's my last one for a while(maybe):

 

How to loosen and then retorque the cam sprocket bolt after I swap out an oil seal? I don't want to stretch my new timing belt if I can help it. Or is this a big deal?????

 

Ryan

Either buy (from Sube) or fabricate a tool that can hold onto the sprocket. USe the holes in the sprocket.

There are a few different methods. I like very much the Vise Grip chain wrench. I used it for holding the crank pulley and for holding the camshaft pulleys while removing and retorquing. You only have to use part of the old cambelt, with a piece of duct tape, to protect the cam pulleys.

The beauty of this tool is it's short handle (8 inches) that can easily be made to catch on something solid while you keep both your hands on your work. Yuu set it and you let it go. It worked perfectly for me.

Just my experience.

OK where do I buy the Special tool (not the chain wrench)? Dealer? Urrgh!

 

Ryan

and where's the best place to get this chain wrench...the short easy to use version for these cam bolts? THESE BOLTS SUCK!!!!!!

I found the source of supply for the cam wrench:

 

 

Kent Moore Tools, 800 354 - 2233

Part #499207100

$47

 

This is for the 2.5L. I looked at variuous chain wrenches, most costing $30-$60.

For Subaru enthusiasts this tool seems like it would make life less miserable.

 

 

Ryan

and where's the best place to get this chain wrench...the short easy to use version for these cam bolts? THESE BOLTS SUCK!!!!!!

 

It's part of the regular Vise Grip line. I bought mine in a hardware store. IIRC the price was under 20$ CAN.

are these chain wrenches fairly standard or could you post a picture? just don't want to make more than one trip for this thing if i don't have to.

are these chain wrenches fairly standard or could you post a picture? just don't want to make more than one trip for this thing if i don't have to.

 

I have it on the desk in front of me. The handle part is 9 inches long and the chain is 19 inches long. It's a locking chain pliers.

The handle part looks like regular Vise Grip pliers (and works much like it), except the jaws are different. The lower jaw has one end of the chain riveted to it and the upper jaw is like a double hook that catches on pins that stick out on both sides of the chain links.

I was about to give you the part number but I see it's a Mastercraft model bought at Canadian Tire in Montreal and is a copy of the Vise Grip one.

Thus the part number would'nt be very useful to you.

Good luck!

Here's a photo.