Hi all,
Am doing my first ej25 head gaskets timing belt waterpump etc on an 03 Outback. I am installing the new timing belt from Subaru and noticed a tooth on the belt that has some metal belting-like material showing on the sides, the old belt seems to have 2 such teeth but is in otherwise good shape for a belt with 150k on it. I am wondering if this metal showing on a brand new belt should warrant a return of the new belt or is just part of the manufacturing of the belt and is ok. Attached is a photo of the tooth. Thanks.