mountaingoatgruff Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 97 Legacy L wagon i'm looking for a new timing belt tensioner (or adjuster in oem vernacular) and the pulley (tensioner in oem). i just called a few places and nobody really knew what they were talking about. i called the dealership but the parts counter girl is on vacation and her fill-in is about incompetent... oem part # 13033AA042 looks to be the right part for my tensioner adjuster (the piston part that has to be compressed) oem part # 13069AA037 looks to be the right part for my tensioner pulley assembly with the eccentric hub the thing is, i looked to order them from 1stsubaruparts.com or subaruparts.com and they're listed as parts for ej25's - are they just the same part between both engines? i'm having trouble understanding their crappy parts listings/diagrams. also, i called autozone and kragen's and their thoroughly incompetent employees seem to be insisting they don't sell the tensioner adjuster, only the tensioner pulley assembly. that doesn't seem likely to me. can someone verify these part numbers are correct for my car and maybe provide part numbers to get them cheaper at a parts house store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 97 Legacy L wagon i'm looking for a new timing belt tensioner (or adjuster in oem vernacular) and the pulley (tensioner in oem). i just called a few places and nobody really knew what they were talking about. i called the dealership but the parts counter girl is on vacation and her fill-in is about incompetent... oem part # 13033AA042 looks to be the right part for my tensioner adjuster (the piston part that has to be compressed) oem part # 13069AA037 looks to be the right part for my tensioner pulley assembly with the eccentric hub the thing is, i looked to order them from 1stsubaruparts.com or subaruparts.com and they're listed as parts for ej25's - are they just the same part between both engines? i'm having trouble understanding their crappy parts listings/diagrams. also, i called autozone and kragen's and their thoroughly incompetent employees seem to be insisting they don't sell the tensioner adjuster, only the tensioner pulley assembly. that doesn't seem likely to me. can someone verify these part numbers are correct for my car and maybe provide part numbers to get them cheaper at a parts house store? There is this great litle peice of technology that will allow you to find out all this great info.... The phone. Give 1st subaru a call and they will set you up. They are great over there for that. good luck. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 The parts are identical for the 2.5 and the 2.2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaingoatgruff Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 The parts are identical for the 2.5 and the 2.2. thanks for answering the question and sparing the sarcasm, you must have caught that i already spent days on the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I have a spare if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 By the way, I have a spare one and even the tensioner too if you want. I would think that you would want new ones. You can call the import experts at 1-800-572-3681 and get an entire timing set with all of the idler pulleys too for less than 200.00. The parts are all OEM quality, even made in Japan and I have used them several times without a hitch. PM me if you have any other questions and I can get you in touch with another vendor if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Check out this auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__1990-1996-SUBARU-LEGACY-IMPREZA-2-2-TIMING-BELT-KIT_W0QQitemZ320278269655QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320278269655&_trksid=p3756.m14.l1318 It has all the components except the piston. As I said, you can call the importexperts and ask them about a full kit. If not, here is an auction for the piston from another dealer. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__Timing-Belt-Tensioner-Adjuster-Subaru-Impreza-Legacy_W0QQitemZ380050379292QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQddiZ2811QQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380050379292&_trksid=p3756.m14.l1318 Hope this helps out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Not sure if this helps but here's a couple pics from my jobs. Hm I forgot to put the part # on this one but this is the earlier style tensioner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaingoatgruff Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 By the way, I have a spare one and even the tensioner too if you want. I would think that you would want new ones. You can call the import experts at 1-800-572-3681 and get an entire timing set with all of the idler pulleys too for less than 200.00. The parts are all OEM quality, even made in Japan and I have used them several times without a hitch. PM me if you have any other questions and I can get you in touch with another vendor if necessary. i called import experts at the number above and ordered a set of pulleys with the three idlers and the tensioner pulley for $93 after shipping, GMB brand parts. i'll be ordering the tensioner adjuster from 1stsubaruparts.com as soon as i get around to it. 1stsub wants $90+shipping while import experts wanted $130+shipping. thanks for the hookup man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 If not, here is an auction for the piston from another dealer. Is that piston required or suggested when replacing the other parts? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaingoatgruff Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 i think its an "as required" item. the endwrench article on timing belts says: Visually check oil seals for leaks and rod ends for abnormal wear or scratches. If necessary, replace the belt tension adjuster. Caution: Slight traces of oil at the rod’s oil seal do not indicate a problem. mine's got about 190k and it appears to be the original part so i'm paying the price to replace it now instead of my interference engine later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 i called import experts at the number above and ordered a set of pulleys with the three idlers and the tensioner pulley for $93 after shipping, GMB brand parts. i'll be ordering the tensioner adjuster from 1stsubaruparts.com as soon as i get around to it. 1stsub wants $90+shipping while import experts wanted $130+shipping. thanks for the hookup man!! Anytime. Don't want to pay full price when we don't have too. If you need a know good piston and you don't want to pay 90 let me know and I can send you one of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 slightly off topic, i read a post recnetly that implied that you could swap a piston withpout cracking the main block case. is this true.? i thought if you went that deep you had to split the case. so with the pan and heads off you can remove the pistons and rods, just not the crank?? thanks, john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 slightly off topic, i read a post recnetly that implied that you could swap a piston withpout cracking the main block case. is this true.? i thought if you went that deep you had to split the case. so with the pan and heads off you can remove the pistons and rods, just not the crank?? thanks, john You can replace the pistons, but not the rods. I have actually done the pistons without cracking the block, but to do the rods you must split it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 You can replace the pistons, but not the rods. I have actually done the pistons without cracking the block, but to do the rods you must split it.thanks, i hope i never have to do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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