August 18, 200619 yr I am doing a timing belt service on my 95 outback [220k miles] with all used parts cherry picked from wrecks at my local Tear-A-Part. I realize some of you probably think this isn't too bright, but it works for me as long as I'm careful. I've found older Legacys that obviously had extensive recent service before giving up the ghost. I have a new looking water pump with a tighter bearing than my other pumps, and wonder if I should try to use it, maybe loosen it up with some "water pump lubricant"? Any input appreciated from this new user in SLC.
August 18, 200619 yr Author I am doing a timing belt service on my 95 outback [220k miles] with all used parts cherry picked from wrecks at my local Tear-A-Part. I realize some of you probably think this isn't too bright, but it works for me as long as I'm careful. I've found older Legacys that obviously had extensive recent service before giving up the ghost.I have a new looking water pump with a tighter bearing than my other pumps, and wonder if I should try to use it, maybe loosen it up with some "water pump lubricant"? Any input appreciated from this new user in SLC. OK--no infinite wisdom available on this one, I'll go with the newer one, tight is right.
August 18, 200619 yr I'd go with the tighter bearing. I don't think water pump lube will do anything as most of them have sealed bearings.
August 18, 200619 yr I use parts from the wrecking yard a lot if the motor is non interference which yours is I see nothing wrong with it. Plus you get to stay in practice taking it apart which is the best part of it. I am doing a timing belt service on my 95 outback [220k miles] with all used parts cherry picked from wrecks at my local Tear-A-Part. I realize some of you probably think this isn't too bright, but it works for me as long as I'm careful. I've found older Legacys that obviously had extensive recent service before giving up the ghost.I have a new looking water pump with a tighter bearing than my other pumps, and wonder if I should try to use it, maybe loosen it up with some "water pump lubricant"? Any input appreciated from this new user in SLC.
August 19, 200619 yr I am doing a timing belt service on my 95 outback [220k miles] with all used parts cherry picked from wrecks at my local Tear-A-Part. I realize some of you probably think this isn't too bright, but it works for me as long as I'm careful. I've found older Legacys that obviously had extensive recent service before giving up the ghost.I have a new looking water pump with a tighter bearing than my other pumps, and wonder if I should try to use it, maybe loosen it up with some "water pump lubricant"? Any input appreciated from this new user in SLC. *shudder* bearing should be tight. i am almost afraid to ask what waterpump lubricant is, besides fresh antifreeze.... nipper
August 22, 200619 yr Author *shudder* bearing should be tight. i am almost afraid to ask what waterpump lubricant is, besides fresh antifreeze.... nipper right, nipper, don't always think before I speak...And :-\ with such wisdom as yours available here I don't want to waste your time! Thanks.
August 22, 200619 yr right, nipper, don't always think before I speak...And :-\ with such wisdom as yours available here I don't want to waste your time! Thanks. aww shux, dont make me blush... besides im easily amused, and amazed at what the sell in poor excuses for auto part stores... thought i missed a new product nipper
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