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#1
04-08-2005, 05:09 PM
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Timing Belt/water pump (now a nightmare)
Well, I needed a special tool for the camshaft sprocket and after breaking my brand new strap wrench on it, I went down to my Suby dealer to ask to borrow theirs. The tech said I could borrow it but that it was a piece of crap and allready bent. I've tried breaking the nut twice now and I'm getting extremely fustrated, especially since I left my brand new cell phone on my bumper on the way to the dealership.
 I'm thinking three options are left right now, one is to grap my Mapp gas torch and see if I can heat up that nut, another is to beef up the "special tool" with some steel (neighbor has the welder), and the last one is to find some steel and machine myself something. I was doing so well too... I had everything off within 40 mins except for that goddamn sprocket. I've also tried just pulling off the waterpump without moving the back half of the timing belt cover but it's not budging at all.
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-Craig Lowthorp, Flagstaff AZ '92 LS-L, Black on White, 136k SOLD '92 LS-L, Black on Silver, 120k SOLD '01 Legacy Outback, White, 
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#2
04-08-2005, 05:30 PM
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What about the breakerbar/starter technique?
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#3
04-08-2005, 05:32 PM
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the torch wont help. go wth making a tool.
the water pump might need a little prying with a screwdriver to break it loose.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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#4
04-08-2005, 05:33 PM
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also use a longer handle on the breaker bar to get more leverage.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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#5
04-08-2005, 06:26 PM
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Yeah, I've got about 3ft. of extension on my breaker bar, hence why the strap wrench broke.
 Now I've just gotta wait 'till somebody with access to a welder gets off work... Oh yeah, the breaker bar/starter thing worked great on the center pulley... anyone think I could try putting the timing belt back on, then hooking the breaker bar up to the camshaft sprocket?
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-Craig Lowthorp, Flagstaff AZ '92 LS-L, Black on White, 136k SOLD '92 LS-L, Black on Silver, 120k SOLD '01 Legacy Outback, White,
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#6
04-08-2005, 08:16 PM
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Craig, I hope that you get this before you totaly go nutzzzz. You do not have to remover the cam sprocket to get the water pump off. I did it and there was a 10mm bolt that was all but hidden behind the rear t cover. I can not remember were. It is a royal PITA but it can be done. I too had the same problem with the sprocket.
It took two people to due, one hold the cover out of the way and the other removes the bolt, little turns at a time. It took me about 40 min to an hour to do a water pump. Try to stay calm and it will work. here is proof.  Steve
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#7
04-09-2005, 07:17 AM
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Here's a picture of the tool I made for holding the cam pulleys in place. It is a handle from a 1/2" drive craftsman ratchet and a small piece of metal with holes drilled through and bolts / nuts tightened on. I stick it inbetween the spokes on the pulley to hold it in place
  
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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#8
04-09-2005, 07:19 AM
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Quote:
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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#9
04-09-2005, 08:16 AM
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i agree with SVX-FF. i did it without removing the gear... just be patient and it will work for you.
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