sidecarDoug

If you buy the Gates kit from NAPA (at least for 2001 and later 2.5,) the kit includes a new tensioner and all the small timing belt pulleys and sprockets except the crankshaft sprocket, and of course the water pump pulley, which comes on the new water pump. Since the timing belt has to come off to replace the water pump, I usually replace the pump - especially if I don't have personal knowledge that it was replaced recently - think of it as insurance against having to do the belt again sooner than would otherwise be required!

Thanks, General !

After grinding down key, what is best way to remove sprocket and the part of the key still embedded in the crank? Thanks, Doug

I had just replaced timing belt on 09 Forester, and somehow managed to destroy the key when tightening the crank pulley / balancer. Part of the key is embedded in the backside of the balancer partially in the keyway, and the remains is smashed up against the crankshaft sprocket that drives the timing belt, and at the top is spread out to about 6.5 mm in width vs, the approx 5 mm width of the keyway. Not much to try and grip onto, and I wanted to get an idea of the options open to me to get the remains of the key out so I can install a new balancer, Has any one run into this situation before ? Thanks for any help you can provide ! Doug If needed, I will try to post a couple of photos tomorrow - right now it's dark and snowing..