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How difficult is it to replace the timing belts on an '89 GL coupe?
It looks like I'd have to take the radiator out!
It looks like I'd have to take the radiator out!
Bob said:If you don't take the radiator out, it will not be an easy job.
Taking it out makes the job fairly easy. It comes out easier than you think.
You will need a service manual to tell you how to install the belts so they
are timed properly.
You should get a service manual and read it and see if your mechanicing is
up to the task.
If your are not a manual reader, you won't get the timing of the belts right
and fail at the job. If you can read and understand what they say about
timing the belts, the job is a fairly easy one.
Bob Noble
http://www.sonic.net/bnoble
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hachiroku ????" <(e-mail address removed)>
Newsgroups: alt.autos.Subaru
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2007 5:59 PM
Subject: How hard to replace timing belts, '89 1800
Be very certain to burp ALL the air out of the cooling system after
reassembly!
Bob said:If you don't take the radiator out, it will not be an easy job.
Taking it out makes the job fairly easy. It comes out easier than you think.
"Definitely do these":
--Timing belts (suggest Subaru OEM for best life expectancy--these engines
aren't nice to belts, and some of us have had bad experiences w/
aftermarket belts. Also, your book probably suggests a 60k mile belt
change interval--Subaru once changed the recommendation to about 50k mile,
which more accurately matches my "aftermarket" belt life experience. The
decision on brand and change interval is the individual owner's IMO)
--Front crank seal (ask for help here if removing the pulley presents a
"challenge")
--Oil pump front seal
--Oil pump O-rings for rear (2) (some posters suggest re-installing the
rear cover bolts w/ some blue Loc-tite to minimize some problems)
--Camshaft oil seals (2)
"Inspect and replace if required--or there's ANY doubt":
--Belt tensioners
--Idler pulley(s)
"Might as well while you're in there cuz of the amount of work to get
there":
--Water pump
I may have forgotten something, but someone will add anything else
necessary or helpful!
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