October 30, 200718 yr Author and thanks guys you just here 20 other peoples opinions that dont make sense so i ask ? is that why we are here to help others. even though some of u guys r subi gods i'm sorry if i had time i'd work on my subi but work call 24-7
October 30, 200718 yr Yeah - he doesn't know how to time it. 1. Line up the middle of the three lines on the flywheel. NOT the ignition timing lines with the numbers (0, 10, 20) but the OTHER lines. They will be off by themselves, and only three lines about 1/16" apart from each other. These are the VALVE TIMING MARKS. 2. Drivers side cam mark (small hole on outer edge) points straight up. 3. Passenger side cam mark points straight down. 4. Throw the belts on. It's that simple really, but the first time it gets people. It's 4 simple steps - don't think about it, just do it and drive it. Make sure he has the crank sprockets on in the right order. The one with the groove in the back goes on first. GD
October 30, 200718 yr a friend of mine works as a mechanic he did the work for 165. plus 30 for part. tensioner pully went on my car so it ate the timming belt but wont start and shakes a little when starting i think he just doen't know how to time a subi (leaivng out all the little details, to keep it short - You have to check that the belts were timed correctly. Use the 3 marks on the flywheel, line up the marks on the cam near the battery. Install that belt. Use a wrench to turn the crankshaft 360 degrees - EXACTLY 1 revolution. Then line up the marks on the other cam, install that belt. The detailed procedure should be on the site somewhere. (USRM?)
October 30, 200718 yr About the only thing I'd worry about is if the timing belt broke while the car was running, and it coasted to a stop in gear, the engine would be turning without oil pressure which would not be good for the bearings. Granted there wouldnt' be much of a load on it, but metal to metal with no lube is never a good thing...
October 30, 200718 yr your mechanic guy lined up one of the cams out of phase. the motor is essentailly running on 2 cyls, firing on the exhaust stroke on one side. flip a cam 10 and be ok happens all the time with domestic influenced mechanics
October 30, 200718 yr Yeah - he doesn't know how to time it. 1. Line up the middle of the three lines on the flywheel. NOT the ignition timing lines with the numbers (0, 10, 20) but the OTHER lines. They will be off by themselves, and only three lines about 1/16" apart from each other. These are the VALVE TIMING MARKS. 2. Drivers side cam mark (small hole on outer edge) points straight up. 3. Passenger side cam mark points straight down. 4. Throw the belts on. It's that simple really, but the first time it gets people. It's 4 simple steps - don't think about it, just do it and drive it. Make sure he has the crank sprockets on in the right order. The one with the groove in the back goes on first. GD GD, you mind if i save a link directly to this post for a "short version" how-to on the timing belts in the future?
October 30, 200718 yr GD, you mind if i save a link directly to this post for a "short version" how-to on the timing belts in the future? Heh - sure. GD
October 31, 200718 yr Heh - sure. GD Royalties man, royalties. Pay per click. I thought I taught you better than that.
October 31, 200718 yr Royalties man, royalties. Pay per click. I thought I taught you better than that. That's just the lure to get them to buy. It's like the first hit off a crack pipe. Get em hooked so they keep comming back - before they know it I own their soul. GD
November 1, 200718 yr That's just the lure to get them to buy. It's like the first hit off a crack pipe. Get em hooked so they keep comming back - before they know it I own their soul. GD *Checks with judges* We'll accept that answer.
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