One man Subaru wrx STi timing belt install with no special tools ej257

Don't use threadlocker on cam gear bolts, install those clean and dry then torque

[@erickvargas5427]

Thanks for the great vid and info too

[@brendankendell607]

I lined the 2 marks on the lh intake an exhaust cams 100% inline and didn’t make them off centre a little bit like you did and it seems to be 1 tooth out? I assume that’s because when you put the last pulley on it moves the cams a little bit?

[@markgarcia3543]

Hope you see this comment bro, tier one performance does a video about timing if you look up “Subaru EJ timing marks” if yours looks like theirs it’s perfectly normal 👍🏽

[@brendankendell607]

@@markgarcia3543 Thanks man will do

[@jccars9400]

Question. Can the Crank sprocket be off by 360 degrees? Or can I spin the Crank sprocket round and round and it's fine as long as the Crank line is matched up to the knotch on the timing cover?

[@Weekendgarager]

360 degrees wouldn’t be off from 0

[@texaseliteperformance4471]

Do you know if the camshaft bolts are reusable

[@Weekendgarager]

I reuse them and lots of people do but I’m not sure if Subaru calls for replacing them or not. I definitely would replace if the heads of the bolts are stripped/damaged at all.

[@jamesa.buchertjr.8950]

What year ej257 is this engine? The STi engine has dual AVCS, intake and exhaust.

[@Weekendgarager]

2005

[@247jeffmarshall]

I believe the earlier sti motors only had single avcs