How To Change A Subaru DOHC EJ20 EJ25 Timing Belt

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

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. :-)

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

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

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.

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!!!

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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