Timing belt

dacib · 10-08-2012, 07:15 PM

The other day I replaced my radiator and since I had it out I took the timing belt cover on the passenger side off to see if everything is fine with the timing belt. The belt looked in perfect condition but it felt a little loose. I couldn't take the driver side cover off because 2 of the screws are rotating but are not coming out (common problem) to see if the tensioner is ok. The belt and all the idlers and tensioner were changed 6 months ago. Is this normal or my tensioner is bad?

By the way it's a 2004 WRX.

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jaredperry · 10-08-2012, 07:23 PM

How many miles on this timing belt?

How much vertical play? Is it about 1/4" vertical or well over 1/2"?

dacib · 10-08-2012, 07:34 PM

I put almost 10k miles on this belt. The play is about 1/4".

jaredperry · 10-08-2012, 07:37 PM

That specified amount of play is normal

dacib · 10-08-2012, 07:57 PM

I thought so since it's on the other side of the tensioner. Thank you.

10-08-2012, 07:15 PM	#1
dacib Scooby Newbie Member#: 307828 Join Date: Jan 2012	Timing belt The other day I replaced my radiator and since I had it out I took the timing belt cover on the passenger side off to see if everything is fine with the timing belt. The belt looked in perfect condition but it felt a little loose. I couldn't take the driver side cover off because 2 of the screws are rotating but are not coming out (common problem) to see if the tensioner is ok. The belt and all the idlers and tensioner were changed 6 months ago. Is this normal or my tensioner is bad? By the way it's a 2004 WRX. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-08-2012, 07:23 PM	#2
jaredperry Scooby Specialist Member#: 170928 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Eight Oh Five Vehicle: '07 STi / '02 WRX So Cali FL4T F4 #36	How many miles on this timing belt? How much vertical play? Is it about 1/4" vertical or well over 1/2"?

10-08-2012, 07:34 PM	#3
dacib Scooby Newbie Member#: 307828 Join Date: Jan 2012	I put almost 10k miles on this belt. The play is about 1/4".

10-08-2012, 07:37 PM	#4
jaredperry Scooby Specialist Member#: 170928 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Eight Oh Five Vehicle: '07 STi / '02 WRX So Cali FL4T F4 #36	That specified amount of play is normal

10-08-2012, 07:57 PM	#5
dacib Scooby Newbie Member#: 307828 Join Date: Jan 2012	I thought so since it's on the other side of the tensioner. Thank you.