How To Change A Subaru DOHC EJ20 EJ25 Timing Belt

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  • čas přidán 16. 11. 2017
  • This is a comprehensive guide on how to change a Subaru DOHC timing belt on EJ20 or EJ25 engines found in Subaru Impreza, WRX, STI, RS, Legacy, and Forrester vehicles. We also show you the alignment marks and procedure to tension the timing belt as well as changing the water pump.
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Komentáře • 732

  • @stevethedonful
    @stevethedonful Před 3 lety +37

    That "beep" on the LH cam sprocket got me 🤣🤣🤣

  • @aussiebloke609
    @aussiebloke609 Před 6 lety +550

    The one thing I would add to this procedure is to turn the engine over by hand for 2 full revolutions and check the timing marks again, before reinstalling the cover. It's a handy way to ensure all the slack is taken out of the belt and that you still have all the sprockets in position. A little too much slack in the bottom of the belt, and you'll end up with one bank about a tooth out of position. I know it's probably not an _absolute_ requirement if everything was done perfectly, but it's always best to be extra sure before firing the engine. And it only takes a minute or two - cheap insurance, I reckon. :-)

    • @Gvr4Life
      @Gvr4Life Před 6 lety +11

      Exactly what I was looking for before I said it.

    • @brkenrice
      @brkenrice Před 6 lety +3

      aussiebloke609 I agree

    • @bobbyeno7790
      @bobbyeno7790 Před 6 lety +1

      Yeah goodpoint

    • @willybman3723
      @willybman3723 Před 6 lety +1

      I'm sure he knows

    • @MrLifeEclipse
      @MrLifeEclipse Před 6 lety +3

      excellent comment, I remember my buddy showed me the same thing during my build

  • @kartboarder22g17
    @kartboarder22g17 Před 6 lety +233

    Now thats the type of mechanic you want working on your vehicle!

    • @KDD8
      @KDD8 Před 6 lety +9

      a JDM mechanic

    • @KDD8
      @KDD8 Před 6 lety +4

      One who specializes in Japanese cars

    • @DnakDnak
      @DnakDnak Před 6 lety +4

      Insane Engine JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market which refers to all the cars (and products) made in Japan.

    • @PTAR1984
      @PTAR1984 Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/Mh22j_T5nL0/video.html

    • @Mr_Rager1996
      @Mr_Rager1996 Před 3 lety

      Seriously

  • @Badwerty0
    @Badwerty0 Před 3 lety +84

    I used this guide step by step while doing my timing belt for the first time
    This is one of the most descriptive,accurate, and informative/helpful guides I’ve ever seen BIG PROPS to this guy

    • @emjay758
      @emjay758 Před rokem

      What size allen key was used?

  • @violinmiata
    @violinmiata Před 2 lety +2

    Nam’s is a great teacher. Clear speaking and soft spoken. Only a guru gives an interview in nitrile gloves with torque specs at the front of every sentence. Thanks!!!

  • @El_Chompo
    @El_Chompo Před 6 lety +267

    I really liked this video a lot. This technician explained things well and I like how you showed every step of the process. I learned a lot, thanks.

  • @MrPoconoracing
    @MrPoconoracing Před 5 lety +4

    I wanted to take a minute to thank you for posting this video. You saved my butt resetting the driver side cams after they slipped changing my timing belt

  • @atlasintegrations4114
    @atlasintegrations4114 Před 5 lety

    Procharged 4.3 V6 S10 guy here... I love this video. Had the Timing kit on hand for the 02 WRX I bought last summer... 161K on original belt... Yikes. Love these little boxer engines. Power per cubic inch is insane... Easy to work on. VIDEO IS AWESOME... It made total sense to me. Watched it 3 times just to make sure I had it down pat. Thanks Speed Academy!!!

  • @BeeeHonest
    @BeeeHonest Před 5 lety +7

    Nam is awesome! Clear, easy to follow! He should have his own channel! Good job Nam!

  • @Zapablast05
    @Zapablast05 Před 5 lety +2

    Just what I was looking for with Nam presenting a video, because I'm doing my timing belt and associated parts today!

  • @daltongriffis
    @daltongriffis Před 5 lety +6

    Thanks guys! This helped me a ton.
    A little note for people with V1 JDM motors (Mine's an EJ20G):
    You will need to either re-use or find a different (older style) tensioner. Besides that, everything else will work!

  • @marshall100100
    @marshall100100 Před 4 lety +1

    Just done my own belt on my 2001 subaru forester turbo, couldn't have done it without this guide! Huge thanks.

  • @project_ej2
    @project_ej2 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video! Very Detailed and straightforward. I helped my buddy do his timing chain in just a few hours. Did the spark plugs while we were at it, and that took longer lol

  • @boostedbuiltgarage
    @boostedbuiltgarage Před 6 lety +10

    Nicely done. Prob the best how-to video on the EJ timing belt. Really shows how 'not that daunting' it is. 🤙

  • @boundariesunlimited267
    @boundariesunlimited267 Před 6 lety +7

    I don’t even own a Subaru, but can’t miss a speed academy video! Can’t wait to see an update on the badass2000!

    • @bobbybelcher9097
      @bobbybelcher9097 Před 3 lety

      good for you and in all honesty never buy one either, they are nothing but problems. cheaply made subaru is just coasting on reputation. its a hill i am willing to die on after owning 3 subarus - never again

  • @captainpoog7789
    @captainpoog7789 Před 6 lety +11

    Thanks guys. Just finished my timing belt using this video. Never thought I could. Really appreciate your efforts

    • @speedacademy
      @speedacademy  Před 6 lety +2

      Thanks awesome to hear! Glad we were able to help.

    • @bobbybelcher9097
      @bobbybelcher9097 Před 3 lety +1

      Did your engine explode? This video was a speed run of the entire process and people in the comments are saying how detailed it was when it really wasnt

  • @joshuas10
    @joshuas10 Před 6 lety

    Best install video i have seen on youtube. Mad props to the tech for explaining everything as he went.

  • @KuraiKumoStudio777
    @KuraiKumoStudio777 Před rokem

    Thank you for this video! Got my timing belt, water pump, thermostat, tensioner and idlers changed and now my car is running good!

  • @TakeItEasyJono
    @TakeItEasyJono Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks a lot! this video helpded a lot. finished the job last night. That spill-free funnel is SO worth the 30 bucks

  • @TheMrFlyBoy18
    @TheMrFlyBoy18 Před 4 lety +3

    I wish he can be my mentor as I start to learn more about my Subie. I love how thorough he is. Thank you Speed Auto for the video! I’m about to do my belt soon and will need this video. Update I started my belt job and I think I will need that tool for the two belts that goes to the ac and alternator.

  • @Natedoc808
    @Natedoc808 Před 5 lety

    Best video I have found on how to do this. The other guys who have made videos on this need to watch this video and ease their pain a bit! Thanks

  • @christoforos82
    @christoforos82 Před 4 lety +1

    Very good video! I had removed the gearbox and the flywheel for another repair on a GC8 so I saw straight away the problem of removing the crank pulley. To do so I fabricated a special tool which holds the pulley from the 4 holes and the same time the socket can reach the bolt. It was also designed as such that it can remove the pulley by just moving away the fans without removing the radiator and coolant.

  • @kreparAZ
    @kreparAZ Před 6 lety +8

    Awesome video. More Subaru!

  • @abtranquillo4370
    @abtranquillo4370 Před 3 lety +1

    The word “double check” makes me confident with this professional mechanic. Great info and clear explanation 👍😀

  • @windywindy
    @windywindy Před 6 lety +9

    Great tech! knows his stuff!

  • @Jason-je7qj
    @Jason-je7qj Před 5 lety +3

    thank you for this video!! confident now that changing a t-belt on a flat engine is not as scary as my tech buddies made it out to be.

  • @ayne222
    @ayne222 Před 5 lety +1

    We are gonna do this on my Impreza 2008 non-turbo this weekend. I'll use this video, thanks a lot

  • @ChrisUhlik
    @ChrisUhlik Před 3 lety

    Great production quality. One of the best how-to videos I've ever seen.

  • @veteranheavyequipmechanic4990

    Glad to see it worked out I did them a bit differently at the dealer. Looking at the engine from the front I used those black spring paper clamps to hold the belt at the correct mark on the left bank, leave the clogged gear and the tiny gear off all others in place. Then belt over the crank held with a plastic friction clamp. Set both right side cam gears on top of the closest lobes so they don't spin out then use clamps to hold the belt on respective marks tucking excess belt between the cam gears, now the belt can't slip. Grab the belt by the water pump and pull and all the slack goes there for installing the cogged gear there then push down on the belt by the tensioner to pull the slack there rolling the cams and pulling slack there for the last idler, double check marks and pull the tensioner pin.

  • @bonza007
    @bonza007 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for making this really professional level guide.

  • @alanh7045
    @alanh7045 Před 5 lety +7

    This video was perfect. I used a Dayco belt and it also had the timing marks on the belt. Managed to have the belt on in under 10 minutes by myself. Thank-you - Subscribed.

    • @iWubmusic
      @iWubmusic Před 4 lety +3

      And than what happened 6 hours later? Lol

  • @donotunsubscribe
    @donotunsubscribe Před 2 lety

    Nam seems like such a cool dude. Thanks for the excellent breakdown of how to do this guys!

  • @boostben
    @boostben Před 6 lety

    That was a great video guys, really liked the format

  • @Bobcat9
    @Bobcat9 Před 2 lety

    Proper video mates, good edits, good camera work, plain and simple with useful tips. A menu of tools at the end would be nice.

  • @codywoolverton9228
    @codywoolverton9228 Před 2 lety

    I've loved you guys for the mullet mustang and have used plenty of those vids to dive deep on repairs for my 3V. I was ecstatic to see that you guys also have vids on EJ engine Subarus after I just bought a Forester XT a few days ago that needs some work

  • @tougeskyite
    @tougeskyite Před 6 lety +5

    Great video. I really appreciate it when people take the time to walk through and explain how these type of things are done even though I’d still farm out this kind of job.

  • @JohnwillyKamau
    @JohnwillyKamau Před 6 lety +2

    Amazing, Thanks to your video I was able to do my replacement on a 2009 Impreza El15 DOHC engine. Hurray!!

  • @nextdevelopments8833
    @nextdevelopments8833 Před 4 lety

    That is a really good video! Thanks heaps for the awesome amount of detail!

  • @Taranagu
    @Taranagu Před rokem

    Did mine today. Thanks for the walk through. Great vid

  • @Alvesr2099
    @Alvesr2099 Před 6 lety

    Great video, please keep some EJ videos coming!

  • @VinnyMartello
    @VinnyMartello Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the videos guys. It’s funny, the more my wife learns about her Subaru, the more open she is open to owning something with a small block Chevy haha.

  • @humbertomoro5975
    @humbertomoro5975 Před 2 lety

    From Puerto Rico, thanks fully. Your description was excellent.

  • @NAEazyhoonn
    @NAEazyhoonn Před 6 lety

    Thank you for posting this! Going to do a timing belt kit on a JDM EJ205

  • @imightholla
    @imightholla Před 6 lety +7

    Such a great thorough explanation. THANK YOU!

  • @TheManCave563
    @TheManCave563 Před 3 lety

    Cracking on with this tomoz. If I start it at 9am I should be done in time for breakfast at 9.15 👍👍

  • @PaulMorris-UK
    @PaulMorris-UK Před 6 lety

    Great stuff, very useful. Don't think I'll get around to getting a scooby but still have learnt something.

  • @summerfox9292
    @summerfox9292 Před 4 lety

    Woaw, beautiful video, step by step. Thank you 😯

  • @GriefPB
    @GriefPB Před 3 lety

    Nice tips and tricks in this video. Really helped me with my job. Thanks buds!

  • @TexasGTO
    @TexasGTO Před 6 lety +1

    Great video guys!

  • @MrNickjberry
    @MrNickjberry Před 6 lety

    This video is greath thanks! More Subaru content please. I will definitely do this myself next time.

  • @steviemurdoch3213
    @steviemurdoch3213 Před 5 lety +1

    Very explanatory good work lads

  • @francop854
    @francop854 Před 2 lety

    I just did this to my 2010 wrx ej25 ,the video was a great guide. Had a problem, someone put a weaker bolt on my water pump and it broke 🥲... it had a numer 4 on it... the rest of water pump bolts got a 9 stamped, it looks like he grabbed same length and size bolt from the timing cover
    Just make sure guys you don't mismatch your bolts !
    Thanks again for this great video

  • @denzilhitaua7739
    @denzilhitaua7739 Před 5 lety

    Well explained video content much appreciated thanks you and you have another Subaru subscriber

  • @aconfusedazn
    @aconfusedazn Před 6 lety +83

    Please do more Subaru stuff!

  • @Jeffball610
    @Jeffball610 Před 6 lety +7

    An easy thing I like to do when installing timing belts, is to use a small clamp to hold the belt on the cam gears. It's just enough tension to hold the belt from slipping off as you snake the belt onto all of the pulleys so you can use both hands.

  • @tecklenburgvw6450
    @tecklenburgvw6450 Před 6 lety

    Nam is the man; I like how thorough he was on the marks.

  • @crossandshoot796
    @crossandshoot796 Před 6 lety

    Wow great video!!! Very well instructed and a lot of good tips and quirks only someone that's worked on these engine for a long time like Nam can tell u

  • @RingZero
    @RingZero Před 6 lety

    Excellent video, gives enough confidence who want to try it DIY

  • @andrewlamoureaux4382
    @andrewlamoureaux4382 Před 6 lety

    solid video, what i needed to see to do it.

  • @danz1910
    @danz1910 Před rokem

    very helpful, very clear. Could not ask for better. Thank you

  • @kevinpunya
    @kevinpunya Před rokem

    I'm sold! i'm going to ship my car over from Malaysia now haha...
    Awesome and super detailed goodness!

  • @LuxKeiwoker
    @LuxKeiwoker Před 6 lety

    Cool stuff guys - this will come definitely in handy!

  • @rolandotillit2867
    @rolandotillit2867 Před 6 lety

    Very informative, I learned a lot thanks.

  • @davidshock3541
    @davidshock3541 Před 3 lety

    loved this video , helped me out a ton

  • @yiranjack
    @yiranjack Před 6 lety

    what a fantastic shop as well as the technician!

  • @juliansdiamonds
    @juliansdiamonds Před rokem

    Great video !!!! Thanks to you, I think I'm ready!!!

  • @b3hulk
    @b3hulk Před 6 lety

    Awesome Video guys, very detailed

  • @chechob0t
    @chechob0t Před 5 lety +1

    Excelente video tutorial, clarisímo. Excelente guia, buenos tips. GRACIAS!

  • @jasonpelletier3824
    @jasonpelletier3824 Před 6 lety

    Great video guys. Thank you

  • @danh1532
    @danh1532 Před 6 lety

    Nice video dude! Very well done and accurate to a T. 😎

  • @towninja5771
    @towninja5771 Před 4 lety +1

    So much easier then I expected im bout to buy a 07 2.5 auto impreza wagon I really think it needs a timing belt but i was debating on buying it because of the belt needing replaced but now i see its not as bad as i thought think you for this video much appreciated

  • @flyboygangmejia5236
    @flyboygangmejia5236 Před 6 lety

    Good explanation guys keep up the good work

  • @Daz024
    @Daz024 Před 5 lety +10

    Nam is a legend !!! #BossTech

  • @michaelshroyer2285
    @michaelshroyer2285 Před 5 lety +2

    Wow! That tech should start making his own tutorial videos. Great job kid ya kept it simple and quick. I sure hope that they are paying you what your worth if not quit and start making automotive repair videos.

  • @JamesDoylesGarage
    @JamesDoylesGarage Před 4 lety

    love all your vid's on Subaru.

  • @kingiturnbull2615
    @kingiturnbull2615 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice video makes it a lot easier to follow

  • @Abaddavid420247
    @Abaddavid420247 Před 4 lety

    Thank you so much for your videos! Just did the timing belt on my 06 legacy and your video helped me out a lot! Thanks again! Cheers!

  • @rocketboyz1004
    @rocketboyz1004 Před rokem

    Best video ever thank you!!!!

  • @Dubchefs
    @Dubchefs Před 4 lety +25

    The sound of those cams spinning will forever haunt my nightmares.

  • @883dcp
    @883dcp Před 2 lety

    Did my 2014 STI last weekend. Your video helped guide me through the entire procedure.

  • @scoobygottabooby
    @scoobygottabooby Před 2 lety

    This video is worth it just for the reminder to mark the belt. I often forget this amazing tip.

  • @margotconrad9843
    @margotconrad9843 Před 6 lety +1

    very good! Thanks to you net guys for helping us older shade tree guys on these newer vehicles!! Short vid for lots of info!! Vlad

  • @tomyparkk
    @tomyparkk Před 6 lety

    This made me want to change my timing belt now. Hahaha great work, you guys!

    • @speedacademy
      @speedacademy  Před 6 lety

      You've got the knowledge to get it done :)

  • @riceboy890
    @riceboy890 Před 6 lety +1

    very well explained!

  • @BathSaltBadger
    @BathSaltBadger Před 6 lety

    I love those guys at NV auto, bought some red mud flaps for my Red STi!

  • @JuanPerez-yy5hr
    @JuanPerez-yy5hr Před 6 lety

    Awsome video great job

  • @ardagoksu206
    @ardagoksu206 Před 2 lety

    very great language and information thankkk youu

  • @MRJULY83
    @MRJULY83 Před 5 lety

    100% profesional tech. Great job

  • @JohnnyWuzzisname
    @JohnnyWuzzisname Před 6 lety

    Love watching the pure Canadian content. I'm going to be doing my 04 XT's belt soon, and figured I should give this a watch. NVAuto was a pleasant treat too. I enjoyed seeing the types of tools Nam was using to complete the job. Electric ratchet > air ratchet.

  • @fangs7630
    @fangs7630 Před 3 lety

    This guy is the man made it super simple

  • @miguelesoinoza8752
    @miguelesoinoza8752 Před rokem

    Thanks for this video

  • @powwying
    @powwying Před 6 lety

    Tech did a great job of explains the steps

  • @ninjatacoshark
    @ninjatacoshark Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the video, I'm facing the prospect of needing to do this to my wrx and was wondering how difficult it would be to do myself. I talked with some people at car meets I go to with subarus of their own and they kept saying how you would have to take the engine out. I found that pretty ridiculous so good to know its possible without doing so.

  • @TheForcedinductn
    @TheForcedinductn Před 6 lety +3

    Great video, I'm not even a Subaru Guy but the detailed install was nice to watch!

  • @sebsshenanigans
    @sebsshenanigans Před 6 lety

    as a rexy owner.... I will most definitely be saving this one in the repairs playlist for future reference :') pretty sure the belt is due very soon...

  • @MohamedGhalyPro
    @MohamedGhalyPro Před 5 lety +5

    the technician is master 👏🏽 I love how he explain the steps ☺️ full mark this video

  • @hiroveldemont5013
    @hiroveldemont5013 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your polite explanation!
    I will try to replace the timing belt tomorrow!

  • @TheChristof2k
    @TheChristof2k Před 3 lety

    goodjob greatings from Germany

  • @dpete8995
    @dpete8995 Před 4 lety

    Good info, thanks!

  • @zivec91
    @zivec91 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this great video, why we dont have that mechanic in Serbia :(
    Now it will be easy for me when time comes to do this on my 2007 Impreza 2.0R