I'm totally confused on what timing parts fit and what parts don't fit certain years.

 

This is a 99 Forester SOHC (2.5). I need timing parts, (Timing belt, pulleys, tensioner). It appears that the SOHCs are different in the Forester, vs the Legacy and the Imprezas with the same engine. (At least the part #s differ).

 

• Are all the SOHC 2.5's able to use the same timing parts and up to what year are they the same?
  
• Is the SOHC 2.5, (Forester 1999 up) and the Legacy/Impreza 2000 up the same?
  
• When did the 2.5 change again from the 99/2000 version?

Thanks a million!

Todd

the Phase II stuff will all interchange just fine. i'm not sure until how long though - like i don't know if a 2005 would or not. but in the earlier years like i think you're dealing with, there shouldn't be any problems.

 

or just get the right fit for your application and problem solved if you think you'll have problems making it work. i've never bothered worrying whether something will work or not - i'll make it work eventually - there's one way to find out!

Yep as grossgary says, they are the same. When I ordered a Felpro valve cover gasket set (valve covers & rubber grommets), I had to order for a 2000 Forester because the '99 came us as a Phase I DOHC kit.

 

As for the timing kits, the only part that Subaru revised was the lower smoot idler pulley from was a single row, lipped idler to a double row bearing identical to the other smooth idler.