Subaru Timing Belt Inspection | EJ25 Timing Belt | Late Model Subaru

[@josh___3846]

Socket on the end of the handle... cant believe I never thought of that. that is genius, thank you thank you thank you!

[@inanimateuser9828]

Josh ___ right, I've worked on vehicles for 20 years and can admit that I've never thought of this either. Genius.

[@Dan_Mk2]

Same 😂I always try to find a metal pipe or something

[@esc_7242]

Absolutely genius. I always used a metal pipe but this will definitely be more ergo

[@sunny820]

Great videos. I have a 2011 2.5i and these walk throughs are immensely helpful

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help. Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate it.

[@drcastilloserulle]

Very helpful...just bought a 2011 OB with no known belt status. Definitely will check mine. Thank you sir

[@goofymcadams]

You LEGEND! Just a shame I found it at night lol. Will check this first thing in the morning! 06 WRX 2.5L here!

[@leddyleds]

this guy is a legend

[@rodbacon9489]

Thank you for this video! I just bought a used 2010 Liberty GT Premium and I was told that the timing belt was replaced at the 125,000Km service, but there was no paperwork to back up the claim. I'm confident that I'll now be able to check myself and get some peace of mind!

[@Ericson_27]

Thank you just bought a 2001 Subaru outback with 193,000 miles so I definitely need to check the timing belt

[@ulefule]

Thank you I learnt something new today. From Australia

[@marcelolima4172]

best inspection video ever kudos!!!!

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you. Glad to help.

[@larspedersen1452]

Got a subie with 226k miles. I really hope they took care of it before I bought it but I'm definitely checking it now

[@CarsNToys]

In case you need replacement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqxcomdd754m7M

[@avidskier73]

Thanks for the tips. Never thought to check that both pulleys need to be at the 12pm position and if not belt may be worn. I also like the socket at the end of the ratchet! youtube university at its best!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@kenbrownfield6584]

I did learn something from this vid...thank you !

[@logan3759]

I have this same Subaru! Your videos are helpful!

[@CarsNToys]

+logan3759 Glad to help!

[@hugeslacker]

I just got my dad an 09 forester with 60k not sure if I wan to replace the belt yet. thanks for making the video I'm going to inspect it tomorrow

[@kiefereller6279]

Great awesome thank yu so much! this is exactly what i needed and didn't even realize i needed it.

[@johnmcmorran7706]

Thank you. This was an excellent video with lots of helpful information.

[@nikleigh456]

Good video by the way !!

[@WinsLeez]

You answered all my questions, great video and thanks!

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@Thunkful2]

Another video shows easier way to rotate the engine, move the belt little by little; in the video an electronic trigger is used to turn the starter over little by little.

[@yaheng]

My 2010 impreza only has 96000KM now. Can I wait for more couple years to change it?

[@didimilano2438]

great video

[@Kntryhart]

Good stuff! Thanks!

[@toddb930]

Is it possible to take a look at the oil pump pulley when looking at the cam pulley?

[@nikleigh456]

hey carsNtoys can you tell by looking at the belt if it has the original belt on it?

[@markjamison9771]

Great video 👍

[@CarsNToys]

Thanks 👍

[@waynoswaynos]

Appreciate the lesson but am wondering what the tolerance might be? My workshop manual says to measure the width of the belt and that if it's less than 27mm, replace it. Mine is 30mm so that's good. but when I do your test shown here one side looks to be about a half tooth different. So that's not good!

[@maximedelorme5390]

Thanks for your videos ! wow I have the same car Subaru impreza 2010 and I am in love with your work ! thanks !

[@CarsNToys]

Thank you.

[@vicentereynoso2228]

Is it normal for hissing to come from the passenger side of the engine bay as youre turning the belt? Like gasses escaping

[@chriscollison933]

Yo Vincent’s Reynosa if you ever have questions on Subaru’s ask Mr. Subaru. He knows all and will answer you back! Good luck hope you got it figured!

[@PeterMassey-j9d]

Does the car need to be in neutral and off or car the car just be off when rotating the crank shaft ? 2:28

[@BurgerKingPlaneGuy]

if its an automatic park should be fine if its a manual it should be in neutral with the parking brake on and or the wheels chocked

[@Doobency]

Do you have to turn the crankshaft clockwise?

[@toolify]

small risk the bolt will come loose if turned counter-clockwise

[@beau9207]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@THETHINKINGMINDS]

Hi, there. Thanks for posting this video. I just replaced timing belt in 2008 Subaru Legacy and engine won't turn. Any suggestions. Thanks

[@ScoutMasterDruncle]

Going to be checking my timing belt on my Jdm Forester tomorrow, hopefully someone replaced it somewhere in its 21 year life lol

[@jamesstacey529]

I have an 03 Forester Xs 5speed Should they both be at 12 clock on the this model too ?

[@vaughnburrows]

is there a website that has this information for each vehicle, I noticed you said that you can find this info for other vehicles, my question is where, maybe you can do a video on all the steps from having a problem where you go to find the solution and then solving the problem thanks

[@georgesinclair9350]

How do I know if my engine is a double or single overhead cam. It is a 2012 2.5 liter.

[@richierozay2619]

Great video...i recently got a cylinder head back from the machine shop and I kno the valves are supposed to closed when putting them back on. He informed me that he had yo remove the cam sprocket. Now the timing ticks don't line up. Should I try and take it back off to make the marks line up?

[@CarsNToys]

What year is your Subaru? This may help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqxcomdd754m7M

[@richierozay2619]

2005 thanks

[@sonnyrivas78]

i have a 2006 honda accord v6, trying to do a visual inspection dosent seem as easy as your subaru. would you have any advise on how i can inspect my timing belt? Thanks

[@yemayashimek2301]

I don't have a rubber plug on the other side.... looks like its metal? I have a 2000 Subaru Outback. Do I need a special tool to remove it?

[@viaje1341]

sorry , if y dident missunderstood you have said that the timing belt acording to subaru must be changet at 105 000 miles? Y have a 94 2.2 4x4 legacy and y need to chek these .thank you!

[@CarsNToys]

Later model Subaru's require replacement at 105k miles. I believe your '94 requires replacement every 45k miles. Check the owner's manual for sure.

[@santiagogarza5149]

2005 subaru legacy Base 2.5i EJ253 (2.5l)

[@yijianggu5203]

did you disconnect negative cable from battery

[@CarsNToys]

It's always a good idea to do so.

[@oscarmonge6797]

One question, I'm being told to use the notches instead of the arrows, which one is it? the notches or the arrows?

[@modifiedgarage1006]

Oscar Monge arrows are tdc and the marks should all be aligned with the cover

[@rayfisher1256]

I have a2015 Forester & are 8,300 miles passed manual recommendation. Major worry? 104300-96,000miles. Approximately # of hours for a good mechanic to do it? Fair price to pay?

[@grandtheftauto1233]

ye buddy thanks for the video! Ill try this on my bugeye rs

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help!

[@erasus0307]

quick question, 2000 outback 2.2 l 4.cylinder. car lost power well parking, so parked it and let it set few hours. later when trying to drive home it wouldn't build power then cut off. now has a knocking and won't stay running more then a few secs. any ideas?

[@CarsNToys]

It could be a number of things. Have you checked anything as of yet; battery, check engine light, etc.?

[@JessicaGonzalez-ur9xu]

Bro. my belt is bad.. there is a kncok... witch im 50% sure is the timimg belt tensioner (havent SEEN it yet) but my question is: will this have an effect on the alternator, seeing as how its on the belt system. Ive volt tested the Alt. and its not charging. also did Ohm test (passed). is this tensioner my problem? This all happend an hour or so ago and im researching my butt off so any input form anyone is hugely appreciated. Thaks a lot your video was big time helpful!

[@CarsNToys]

How's the belt on the alternator pulley? This may help you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKfEmWuOrs56e6s

[@michaelhuang0417]

good video does this apply to a 1998? looks like the same construction

[@ericdmochowski6079]

Ej25 baby

[@marcovdabeast]

Does this apply to the 02’ impreza ts 2.5 sohc h4?

[@christianjimenez6004]

Do I have to put it in neutral or Parking in order to do this procedure?. Thanks a lot.

[@CarsNToys]

I did this while the vehicle was in park.

[@christianjimenez6004]

CarsNToys Thanks a lot buddy.

[@Dreccomel193]

Cool video, thank you for the info. I will try it on my 2002 GMC/Envoy.

[@CarsNToys]

+dmel193 Glad to help!

[@ivanjbs5342]

Hi My friend i living en Brazil and i have a subaru Legacy 2010 with 35k miles i want know if you have some experience if it is necessary replaced this timing belt with 10 year of used or if it is ok wait car runing 50k miles to replaced due to i see the timing belt it is ok like that you showed on video my car is 2.0 no turbo ...thank you for your help in Brazil we don´t have correct information about what is the correct period or miles/ km to replaced...

[@CarsNToys]

Yes, I would replace the belt. Subaru recommends replacement every 105 months or 105k miles, whichever comes first. This should help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqxcomdd754m7M

[@LivingToDye]

My 03 wrx bad developed a rough idle and a weird noise is coming from the right side of the car inside the camshaft idle. Do you know what that could be?

[@CarsNToys]

Unfortunately it could be a number of things, including a worn timing belt. Check engine light on?

[@LivingToDye]

CarsNToys yes it is.

[@CarsNToys]

What are the code(s)?

[@dkaz974]

Who the F gave this video a thumbs down? Thanks for the info.

[@kendrajones2306]

2016 Volswagon Ti

[@Cburns757]

Should a professional change a timing belt or is it possible for someone at home to do it?

[@CarsNToys]

This will give you an idea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqxcomdd754m7M

[@johnathansmith3819]

I appreciate your video; thanks. I have an "Check Engine" idiot light, in my 2002 Forester, with 202.000 miles in it (yeah, I know...). The analyzer tells me "Knock Sensor". I did replace sparks (3 years old), and PCV. I can't remove the knocking sensor (risk to brake its bolt; frozen solid), but I hear "noises" at acceleration (similar to 'pinging', or the ball bearing in the PCV rattling, kind of). Could it be that the Timing Belt has a slack? Any of your insight and/or suggestions would be much appreciated; I am a retired person with limited income, mind you... Thanks.

[@timsfyi]

As of this writing this question is from 4 years ago, but I can provide a comment based on my own experience with a faulty knock sensor. I have a 2001 Subaru Outback that I inherited from a family member. When I got the car the check engine light was on. The car seemed to run fine, but after awhile I noticed that it seemed to be sluggish when decelerating for a turn and then re-accelerating. The car would hesitate, and then all of a sudden the engine would "catch" and it would take off again. So I did some basic things -- changed the spark plugs and air filter (which it did need), and all seemed to be better, although the check engine light was still on. Later in the year I took the car in for inspection. The car passed without needing any repairs, and while there I asked the mechanic if he could put a scanner on the car to see what was causing the CEL to be on. So he did and told me it was a knock sensor code. So I left, drove home and got on KZbin to find out what a knock sensor was, and how to replace it on a Subaru. I watched a couple of videos and then ordered a knock sensor online. It came after a couple of days, total price with shipping, $19. I installed it, which was easy, started the car, and immediately the CEL went out, and the car has been running like a top ever since, close to 2 years ago. When I took that first drive with the new knock sensor I noticed the change immediately. The car has great acceleration after stopping and slowing down. When you need power to go up hills the engine and transmission respond beautifully. So I can say with confidence that if anyone out there has a knock sensor code come up on their Subaru, change it out. It will make a world of difference for the better.

[@leonardo1519]

my belts make a lot of noise when the engine is running. I recently had them replaced because we'll I needed new ones and I thought it would help with the noise but I'm still getting the same noise. please help

[@leonardo1519]

I have an 05 maxima if that helps

[@CarsNToys]

+leo silva Check the deflection in the belts. (You have two - one for the power steering and the other belt drives the other accessories.) Do they seem loose?..Use this as a guide - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4OZmoWZnZJ5d8U

[@Aashishkebab]

Timing belt replacement interval is not in my owners manual for whatever reason.

[@CarsNToys]

Interesting. What year?

[@kameronclark515]

Is this the same engine that is in a 1999 suburu forester

[@CarsNToys]

Not exactly the same, but very similar.

[@timodonnell2702]

Thank you

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help.

[@robertgary3561]

according to the factory service manual only the dohc engines are interference

[@robertgary3561]

When I watch these videos I'm always shocked how many guys don't wear gloves.

[@CarsNToys]

Depends on the job.

[@RedSeedlesslive]

Gloves....condoms....who needs em? (Actually I like mechanic brand gloves)

[@farmer1908]

people wear gloves??

[@RADAR409]

PLS. SIR : REMOVE ALL RINGS & WATCHES : SAFETY FIRST : 🤗

[@blacksonne19]

Great video

[@Dan_Mk2]

Thank you for that video !

[@CarsNToys]

Glad to help. We also have a full replacement video, along with the water pump, if needed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmqxcomdd754m7M

[@revo.d]

Can i start the vehicle in any position of the crank after checking??

[@keesvandoorne4079]

Yep,

[@igorverhovsky6979]

Can i start the vehicle in any position of the crank after checking?