The Complete Timing Belt Tutorial | WRX STI

[@sergiogutierrez9474]

I can say this for all of us that this video just saved me $1000 dollars

[@STi_Alan]

Awesome!! That's what I like to hear ✌️

[@xrmerkur]

Proof why a trusted mechanic shouldn’t be discounted; pay-up or DIY. You just saved a bundle my friend. Experience and Precision is priceless. Great video!

[@STi_Alan]

Very true, the knowledge and skill you pay for is worth the cost, whether that’s hiring a professional or the experience you gain from doing it yourself

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Master class in both visualization, as well as explaining in a step by step procedure. Thank you for that. While we still have about 50k miles 'till this has to be done to our '20 STI, I am glad we can save this video for a later time. Again, love coming back to watch your videos, as the voice over makes it easy to follow along. Especially for us old folk lol

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks so much! I’m really glad future you found this tutorial helpful✌️

[@jamiecampbell1271]

Thanks, this is the most comprehensive video I've seen. Most skip over a number of important steps. This guide gives me a lot more confidence to do this on my Legacy GT. One small note for others, is if you have an automatic, there probably won't be any belt guards.

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks! I'm glad you think so ✌️

[@hatihati2238]

excellent tutorial! yesterday was very helpful for me, as I replaced all these parts in my STI. I didn't know important details, like first steps with belt tensioner (of course, I found it also in pdf service manual - but I didn't lnow that this is really important)

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you! I'm glad I could help! Yea bleeding the belt tensioner wasn't always a common step in the instructions but I guess they've seen enough problems to add it as one of the recommended steps

[@dude1414145]

Alan, thank you for the video, because of you and Nasioc I was able to perform this job myself. Keep making videos it's very appreciated!

[@STi_Alan]

Awesome, great job! I'm glad I could help and stay tuned✌️

[@afirus8772]

I just wanna say thank you, for making video about subaru. Keep doing this!❤

[@STi_Alan]

It's my pleasure, thanks so much for watching! ✌️

[@another04sti32]

So glad I found this video. Well done, thank you!

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks! I'm also glad you found my video ✌️

[@jeremyjackson8643]

Great Video! It was done so great, a novice would have confidence doing it themselves. Keep them coming!

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks, that's my hope so I'm really glad you think so!

[@jazzzy.17]

Such a great video! Definitely deserves more attention!

[@STi_Alan]

I appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@nickjr13]

Love the video and all your Subaru content. Keep up the amazing job! Thank you

[@STi_Alan]

I'm glad you're enjoying it, thanks so much for watching!!

[@rayalliston7702]

fantastic video. well done

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you!!

[@marvinsotto3135]

very well explained! subbed👍🏼

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! ✌️

[@pontiacarthur]

Excelente video

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you ✌️

[@PioneerRSPS]

im actually doing mine atm following this video and ngl the water pump install is a headache those hose so tight and no play at all

[@STi_Alan]

Yea they really snugged that water pump in there really good!

[@PioneerRSPS]

@@STi_Alan quick question why did you unplug the battery? cause i didnt lol now im kinda scared to even start it

[@STi_Alan]

@ You should be fine if you’ve already done the timing belt. It’s mainly just a safety precaution while working on it and to prevent any chance of the car turning on before you finish

[@iswamheree]

I've watched the video a few times absolute stellar job man! I'm currently ordering the company 23 tools but wasn't sure if you mentioned using the EJ timing belt guide kit that they offer, do you think its worth grabbing as well? Appreciate any help my man 🙏

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it! It looks like the guide kit is an improvement over stock and if you have the money to spend, it can't hurt to pick it up, I didn't use it on mine but I think the biggest selling point on the guide kit is that you can feel confident knowing the gap is set correctly

[@GregoryWoloveke-v9i]

Is there any reason you didnt lock the cams before taking the belt off so it didnt jump at all? Or was it just a demonstration as to what would happen if one forgot? Waiting for my tool right now. Great video!

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you!! You can lock the cams before taking the belt off but sometimes they may still shift a bit throughout the process of changing the timing belt and I wanted to show how to adjust them if necessary. Best of luck with your timing belt change ✌️

[@ralftraining6938]

This is amazing ! Quick question, should I wait for 100k miles or the 7 years if that comes first? Can I get away with over 7 years but not 100k yet?

[@STi_Alan]

Thanks!! Usually it's recommended for whatever comes first because a timing belt that has been exposed to the elements can deteriorate over time. You probably could get away with waiting a bit longer but timing belts are generally not guaranteed by the manufacturer to last much longer than that even if people are managing to get several thousand more miles and a few more years out of it

[@aboodehaffar3184]

Thanks a lot for the great video, i heard that some people useing racing timing belt ( blue color ) is it recommended ? & if you know the part number i will be grateful.

[@STi_Alan]

Thank you! I don't have experience with the racing timing belts myself, but I hear the Aisin belts (TKF-012) are the best all around belts while there are some mixed reviews on the others like the racing belts

[@lowtus7]

Just wondering why the cam lock tool is tightened after removing the belt and not before? Isnt the idea the cams dont move?

[@STi_Alan]

Yes, I believe you can lock the cams before removing the belt, but in my experience even when doing so, the cams still can shift ever so slightly so I wanted to show what to do if you have to adjust them

[@1009wlwilling]

⁠@@STi_Alanhi Alan thanks for this valuable educational video! 21:45 here shows the idler pulley bolt snapped and I have seen that happened in another video of an older EJ engine. 1) does 22ft-lb still apply to the EJ? 2) didn’t you have a video of removing the snapped bolt? I was just afraid of snapping it when removing it!? 😅 would apply some heat before removing it a good idea?

[@STi_Alan]

@@1009wlwilling no problem, thanks for watching! Yes the small idler pulley is prone to snapping if you over torque it, which I unfortunately had to experience. Luckily I was able to remove the snapped bolt with some pliers. Most likely you won't have to worry about snapping the bolt while removing it but rather while torquing the new small idler pulley. I successfully used 22 ft lbs on my EJ timing belt job and I'm pretty sure it should work the same for both the old and newer EJ engines.

[@jesuslombera307]

I have question , if you have the 23 cam lock why didnt you lock it from the beginning when you took belt off ? Just asking i gotta do mines

[@STi_Alan]

You can lock it before taking off the belt, I put my Company 23 cam lock tool on before removing the belt but if it's not on secure enough the cam gears may still shift a bit

[@jesuslombera307]

Thanks for reply wish me luck 🙏🏻

[@Key-ZSoliven]

What timing belt kit did you use or recommend ?

[@STi_Alan]

I used the Aisin: TKF-012 which is for the WRX STI (2015 - 2021)

[@aljapri07]

يجب تغيره عند ١٠٠ الف ميل او اكثر؟

[@STi_Alan]

من المتوقع عادةً أن تستمر أحزمة التوقيت بأمان لمسافة لا تقل عن مائة ألف ميل (Timing belts are usually expected to safely last at least one hundred thousand miles)

[@samho1780]

I had to turn my cam gears quite a bit then I heard a ding. am I cooked?

[@STi_Alan]

You're probably fine! If the valves make contact with each other during the process, the cam gears will probably spring back and spin so they end up in a position where they are no longer making contact. While it's still possible for the valves to bend, the probability is significantly less than if the engine were on

[@samho1780]

@@STi_Alan Is there anything I can do before starting the engine to confirm I havent bent my valves? (sorry im pretty to this)

[@STi_Alan]

@ if the camshafts are able to rotate normally when rotating the crankshaft , then chances are everything is fine. Bent valves will usually prevent them from turning. If you’re still really concerned you could tow it to a shop but it would be a pretty invasive job and might be opening a can of worms

[@samho1780]

@@STi_Alan thanks my guy, i'll see how I go!

[@volcomort313]

first

[@STi_Alan]

🏁🏎️💨

[@miguelfloriano9039]

1885 scissor ? hah