Source for timing belt idlers? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

ScottyS · 2007-05-10, 06:15 PM

So I've been hearing a bearing catch on and off for a few weeks in the Legacy, wasn't sure if it was an accessory or a timing belt component. Figured it would show itself eventually......I found out today just 20sec from the front gate while driving home. The toothed timing belt idler (SOHC 2.2L) next to the water pump is toast (at least that's what the mildly-melted timing cover indicates).

Given how inexpensive this car was, and that I've gotten 20k miles out of it, and that it has 208k on it presently, it was the perfect candidate for a "let's see what happens" scenario.

At least it wasn't like the time a friend and I broke a valve in a Piper Cherokee Arrow 40mi south of Yuma at 5am...

Enjoy the pictures.

Khail is going to be able to source the bearings, fortunately. I'll probably do two idlers, the belt, and leave the water pump.....the tensioner idler has questionable play, but I think it should be OK for the life of the engine/transmission. That weird Allen bolt attached to the oil pump was loose when I got in there, but I was able to tighten it up. No idea what its function is, though.

ScottyS · 2007-05-11, 09:59 PM

Took it apart this afternoon after work.....

cody · 2007-05-11, 11:03 PM

Nice pics. lol

MPREZIV · 2007-05-14, 06:37 AM

IIRC, that allen bolt is literally just a plug. It does have oil pressure behind it tho, so it needs to be tight!

I may be thinking about the wrong bolt tho... can't recall... need coffee...

ScottyS · 2007-05-14, 07:26 AM

Was hoping as much. I was able to get it tight again --- as long as there wasn't any critical tolerance part tied to it on the inside.....

2007-05-10, 06:15 PM	#1
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Timing belt idler catastrophic failure!!1!1! Awesome!!! So I've been hearing a bearing catch on and off for a few weeks in the Legacy, wasn't sure if it was an accessory or a timing belt component. Figured it would show itself eventually......I found out today just 20sec from the front gate while driving home. The toothed timing belt idler (SOHC 2.2L) next to the water pump is toast (at least that's what the mildly-melted timing cover indicates). Given how inexpensive this car was, and that I've gotten 20k miles out of it, and that it has 208k on it presently, it was the perfect candidate for a "let's see what happens" scenario. At least it wasn't like the time a friend and I broke a valve in a Piper Cherokee Arrow 40mi south of Yuma at 5am... Enjoy the pictures. Khail is going to be able to source the bearings, fortunately. I'll probably do two idlers, the belt, and leave the water pump.....the tensioner idler has questionable play, but I think it should be OK for the life of the engine/transmission. That weird Allen bolt attached to the oil pump was loose when I got in there, but I was able to tighten it up. No idea what its function is, though. Attached Images __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert Last edited by ScottyS; 2007-05-12 at 11:51 AM.

2007-05-11, 09:59 PM	#2
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Took it apart this afternoon after work..... __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2007-05-11, 11:03 PM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Nice pics. lol __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2007-05-14, 06:37 AM	#4
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	IIRC, that allen bolt is literally just a plug. It does have oil pressure behind it tho, so it needs to be tight! I may be thinking about the wrong bolt tho... can't recall... need coffee... __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-05-14, 07:26 AM	#5
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Was hoping as much. I was able to get it tight again --- as long as there wasn't any critical tolerance part tied to it on the inside..... __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert