105,000 Mile Sti Service

[SubyRoo]

Well I am about 90 miles shy of 105k so what better way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Here is the new belt installed. I realize the marks on the belt dont line up but its because the engine has been turned.

Upon disassembly I found this on my crank pulley.

Here is what was replaced. Also have some new Samco radiator hoses and t bolt clamps.

This is my new favorite tool. Made dealing with the pesky driver side cam gears a non issue.

So I am waiting to get a new crank pulley and I will be ready to install the radiator and go.

 

[SubLGT]

Is that tool a rental, or did you buy it?

 

[SubyRoo]

I actually bought it just for this timing belt change. After fooling with the cam gears on a friends car I didnt want to do it again on mine. Here is one on Ebay.

 

[oggb]

Oughta get a lightened crank pulley if you're replacing it anyhow.

 

[SubyRoo]

Originally Posted By: JRed
Oughta get a lightened crank pulley if you're replacing it anyhow.


I already have a lighter flywheel so im afraid if I go with a lighter pulley I might get a cel.

 

[aquariuscsm]

How well do you like the lightweight flywheel?

 

[Planb]

Get a fluidamper. I like it better then the ATI damper. But have a look at them both. Nice job for today!

 

[SubyRoo]

Originally Posted By: aquariuscsm
How well do you like the lightweight flywheel?


Honestly I only have it because I found a good deal on a brand new one and a new exedy clutch ($350 for the pair) on ebay. I really cant tell much difference with the flywheel other than its a little harder to drive in traffic.

 

[PF52]

I assume there's a cover that goes over that whole affair? I haven't seen too many Subaru engines up close (at least not that clear of a view!) and can't remember what goes on down there.

 

[SubyRoo]

Originally Posted By: css9450
I assume there's a cover that goes over that whole affair? I haven't seen too many Subaru engines up close (at least not that clear of a view!) and can't remember what goes on down there.


Yep there are three peices that cover all of that and leave just the outlet on the water pump sticking out.

 

[ron917]

Shame to put a cover over that pretty blue T-belt. Wonder if anyone makes a clear timing cover?

 

[Hollow]

That is a sad crank pulley. And why the 105k service shouldn't be ignored. The belt and water pump can go well past that, but if a pulley or tensioner lets go...engine goes kaboom. Makes me a little paranoid and miss my non-interference old Ford engines.

Just had the job done on my Outback, as the TB job is a little above my comfort level/skill set. Belt, tensioner, pulleys, water pump...good to go for another 105k miles now.