Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:15:55 -0700
Reply-To: Matthias Kuster <matthiaskuster@VERIZON.NET>
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From: Matthias Kuster <matthiaskuster@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Timing Belts, Gears, Chains etc
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Subie EJ22 timing belt change even with SmallCar mount (in mine): I
got it down to 2 hrs and 10min, now that is also because I had to do
it 3 times in the last two days (don't ask), but even the first time
it took me less than 3 hours. Considering you have to do that every
60kmiles, that's adrop in the bucket. I intend to go far longer than
that. My Ducati's timing belt broke after 17kmiles (dealer recommends
tehm every 6kmiles off course)over 14 years (4 of which mine, off
course 14kmiles have my hoofprints on it), and that was only because
I overtightened it. Again, don't ask. That's actually funny. I have a
full graveyard full of stories like that.
But seriously, the timing belts on a Subie boxer are routed in such a
way that they go around a lot of extra pulleys, the area where the
belt hugs a cog are maximized ideally it seems, and the chances of
slipping are near nil. I guess that's why it doesn't need an
hydraulic tensiioneror some other fancy thing. Straight, pure and
clever simlicity, don't knnow about the later 2.5. . I intend to go
100k, then again my engines both have already 120k on them. Sheesh.
Could be worse. And yes, you could almost do it in a white lab coat,
and still come out of it and do a commercial for Ariel or Tide or
something.
And also, since all kinds of wizards seem to be keen on this list:
How would one be able to make old used timing belts more soft and
flexible? Like so I could use it for a sling shot? That would be
nice! There's gotta be a way to convert the timing belt. Heretic,
infidel! Absolute conversion madness. I am still dodging the parking
enforcement wit a 85 1.9l stock. It's actually cool that way also.
This one was supposed to leak and have all kinds of problems. It's
been with me for 3 months for short errands and I don't see anything.
No overheating, nothing. In the Subie tend to go too fast and
accel;erate like a madman. I'm way too cool for that in the stock
1.9l. It's actually nice. Trouble is I gotta stay within the 12 miles
AAA tow zone with it....hihi.
Blessings yall
Matthias
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