Subaru Timing Belt Kits | STEP-BY-STEP Guide

In this Subaru DIY / How-To video I walk-through the details of installing a Subaru Timing Belt Kit on a 2.5L SOHC Forester engine. This video includes a steps for bleeding the Hydraulic Tensioner, installing the Hydraulic Tensioner and Pulleys, and a QUICK and EASY method for installing the Timing Belt. Plus, several tool hacks to help you apply everything you see here to your Subaru!

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[ericpooley]

I've owned a Subaru for 7 years and searched the internet for hints and tips .. your content is a breathe of fresh air.. great explanation on how to do things ..

[Edm]

Clear pronunciation, brief yet thorough & informative instructions, great attention to detail. Your honesty & transparency is very commendable. In short, very well edited videos. You are a sharp & intelligent terrestrial being. *Hat’s off* 👏

[pedlpower]

I watched this video the first time I did my timing belt and now I'm watching it to do my TB for the second time. Best Subaru TB tutorial on YT!

[stevenstegs]

Binder clips are beyond simple and almost fool proof. Thank you!

[mountainmanjim]

Could you imagine if there was about 10 more of you?! Just working and specializing on each vehicle brand! You make working on subarus so easy and understandable. You are awesome!!!

[matthewdavis]

Best explanation on how to route timing belt out of all the videos watched!

[woodensauce]

Just came back to this video to thank you. I purchased an aisin timing kit to throw on my jdm ej205 swap and while I've done timing belt jobs before, its always nerve wracking when you first start it up. In my case the first startup was 6 months after the timing belt job, and the car is running perfectly. Thank you again for your subaru videos in general!

[BS_]

Done a couple of these on the DOHC motors. A bit tedious but nothing too overly complicated. This video is an excellent ealk through.
One thing ill add is i always replace the water pump while im in there.

[kylerockerpants]

I'm currently pulling the 2.5 in my '04 XT and have found your videos are the easiest to follow and very thorough. This is my first time pulling an engine, but you're really helping make the process so much easier. Thank you!!!!

[antonioayoub]

good work man best Subaru installation process on youtube took the time and effort to go throught everything. Greatly appreciated.

[harleyghost]

After working in the factory at Subaru till I retired in 2016 in the engine plant, I have seen many engines assembled. Here in Lafayette Indiana, we built the Outback engines. Thank you for making this video, my Subaru's have all had a long life (over 300K miles).

[bangUwitApickle]

Just paid off an 09 impreza. Tine to use payment offset for a tune up. The comments in this one video alone gets you a subscriber.

[Spacegoat]

Thanks for this Luke! I just fitted a gates kit to my EJ253 and saw all this hate about Gates kits! Started to freak out that i made a big mistake. Glad to see you using it, hope it lasted ok.

[dannythompson]

Best subaru timing belt video on yt.. Im currently halfway thru valve cover seals, on my rex and im thinking I'll do the timing belt and water pump next paycheck..

[joeg]

Awesome video by I just purchased a 2007 Subaru Forester what's 600 bucks and I'm going to go through the whole motor with your videos thanks a bunch

[traviscothre]

just found this channel, Bro you're such an amazing resource for us DIY mechanics

[genso]

can't believe you haven't reach 100k yet with the great amount of information you're sharing with us. let me rephrase that, great amount of DETAILED information*. will definitely share your channel with others..

[greglewicki]

Hi Luke just wanna say thanks for your great video! I've just done mine in my 98 Forester and it was so satisfying to complete. Your video was by far the best, easiest to understand, clear commentary and great footage! Pulling that tensioner pin was the best feeling at the end! Subscribed! Thanks again! Greg. Australia.

[Woody-rlok]

Excellent video. Clear explanation that is easy to understand. Love the surgical precision of your videos. (Notice the caduceus tattoo.)

[xavierdaigle]

Thanks so much man! Your video is so clear, I don't understand why it doesn't get more views...