OREchipmunk78 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Any ideas where I can find timing covers for my '87 GL 1.8L ea82? I just got the car and the dude I bought it from lost the old covers. Now I'm trying to find some replacements, but with no luck so far.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyman03 Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 junk yard? that the only place i can come up with.. i doubt if you can find it anywhere else. -Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Options: subaru a yard with a junk motor (core motor). post in the parts wanted forum here. Another option is what a number of us do and don't use any timing belt covers. They're unnecessary and an annoyance to people who's time is valuable. *** I noticed you replied to a 1992 Legacy thread - that's a completely different motor, those covers won't work for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OREchipmunk78 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 this is my first Subaru and I'm not finding any anywhere..... Do I need to have one on there?? If not I'll just say screw it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 You dont need timing covers. I just got back from a wheeling trip and none of us have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OREchipmunk78 Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 So it won't cause any damage to any thing like the belts without one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus56 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Not at all. How would anything hit the belts? the are protected in the front by the radiator, the car itself protects the sides, and how would a rock jump straight up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Going open belts is fine, good convenience for repairs. I go naked with mine, but if you want a set i have a complete lo-mile pull off in good shape, i can include all the bolts if you need them. these are form an 89 gl, 89,000 mi make offer plus flat rate box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Leave em off. More trouble than they are worth. Just watch where you set your shop rag when it's running. 20 minutes to change both without the cover's. Saves about 2 hours and gives easy access to adjust the tension. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Do I need to have one on there?? If not I'll just say screw it.....No. And...you're starting to see the light. Save yourself the hassle, it's well worth it. The covers are just plastic covers, they're rather meaningless really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 The covers are just plastic covers, they're rather meaningless really. I wouldn't go that far - they are useful if you plow through deep snow, or go crossing river's, etc. They keep errant fingers and dropped shop rags from getting mixed up in the running belts. It just depends on what the plan is for the car. If it's just a street car and you don't plan to drive in 1+ foot of snow then loose the covers. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe5 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 So when you guys say no covers, are you ditching all of them, or just the ones in front of the belts? I'm thinking of getting mine out of the way too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibreakstuff Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Nice necro from 4 years ago lol. But at least it shows you were searching. I ditch mine completely, inside and outside covers. Even for snow and dirt... But I do keep a spare set of belts/pulleys in my "to go" tool kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe5 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 ha yea I dug up an old one here. Thanks for the response, we are about to go on a road trip so i'll be sure to keep an extra set with me So given you keep an extra set with you, have you had any timing belt/tensioner failures you attribute to not having the covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick1208 Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Like they said above. Nothing can hit the belts because they are protected by the radiator. Nothing is going to jump straight up and hit the belts. I have snapped a belt due to getting my car deep in some mud, past the belts and it broke. Maybe just time for that belt to go, or the resistance from the mud made the belt snap. Bottom line: everyone runs with no covers for a reason. the reason being, you don't need them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I use my "BumbleBeast" 60% as Daily Driver (During week days) and 40% Offroading (on weekends) and I run Coverless for years now without issues. Kind Regards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 unlss your neighbours cat takes a snooze in the engine bay for some warmth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I have an Old Photo, from the Times my "BumbleBeast" was White, which is a Perfect Example of That, see: I popped the Hood, 'cos I heard funny noises comin' from the EA82... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Ditch the covers... front and back. Now you can see your cam seals. Change belts in 20 minutes. Check tension easily. Change water pump. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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