steve56 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 While removing the timing belt tensioner on 98 ej22 the the timing belt tensioner bracket stripped the m10x1.5 bolt hole that secures the tensioner to bracket. I got this engine as a replacement for 95 ej22 from purchased wrecking yard. The 95 ej 22 had stripped tensioner bracket and stripped water pump bolts. What tensioner / bracket will work for this 98 ej22. Repairing the bracket with Heli-Coil or Time Sert seems more than a new or used bracket. I have a tensioner/ bracket from the 95 ej22, but thats stripped too. Here are the pictures of my two stripped brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Check in the parts for sale section. Pretty sure a couple people have timing parts for sale, they may have one they can send you. The 95 style is the more reliable of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve56 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Can I use the 95 style in place of the 98 style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Yes, if you swap the 95 tensioner bracket as well. Bolts right up. I reversed it and put 99 stuff in place of a 96 once in a pinch. It all fits and works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) That actually isn't super uncommon, last time it happened to me I brought it past my local machine shop. They put a helicoil in it and sold me a 3/8" bolt for like $10. Took them 10 minutes an I was out the door. Edited September 28, 2015 by 987687 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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