rubyru Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hi all! I have a question , I am replacing the timing belt on my 94 legacy and I am wondering which tensioner/idler pulleys I need to replace? The manual shows 3 idler pulleys and 1 tensioner pulley, Im asuming that I need to replace all of them but I was just hoping that I wouldn't. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 You need to check them. The bearings should be smooth and seals good. The tensioner should not be leaking fluid. If they are good, no need to replace them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohieu Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I've read on other threads that mechanics tend to replace the cogged idler. But with a non-inteference engine, checking them as suggested by Imdew is probably all you need to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handtool Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Check this thread for a list of other good stuff to check/replace while your in there. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27178&highlight=parts+list+timing+belt+number%2A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 What's the mileage? If it's the 2nd time the belt is getting replaced, I think the water pump would be a good idea. If you have a really stong vise, you can collapse and re-use the belt tensioner. If you have black seals, replace with the tan ones; if you have tan seals, they should out-live the car from what our resident Subaru guru tells me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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