[949]

when we do a timing belt on the 04 sti, what tools will we need?

i dont have an impact gun or any air tools. i would like to stay with only hand tools or electic if thats needed?

if i need a specialty tool can you guys also post the part number or a link to where i can get it?

as far as i know there are the timing belt, oil, water pumps.

so im not sure if we need a special tool for the crank and other pulleys?

[Turninconcepts.com]

The crank pulley bolt has a 22mm head. You'll want an 10mm allen/allen scoket for aligning the cam gears. A breaker bar will help with removal of the crank pulley bolt.

That's it really. Everything else needed is pretty standard.

Tony

[949]

is there an online video or any other type of "how to do it yourself" instructions other then the "helms" book for this?

im not surw what one of those looks like? "8mm allen/allen scoket"
will this tool allow me to break open the crank pulley without an air tool?

[Turninconcepts.com]

BTW, I was wrong. It's a 10mm allen socket. It looks like a very short straight allen wrench on in a socket.

No videos that i know of.,

[elirentz]

Yeah you will probably need something to hold the crank pulley while you take it off unless its relatively loose already I've found that after bending a couple makeshift tools it best to just use the real one. Luckily I have a friend who works at the dealership that lets me borrow one when I need it. Sometimes you can get lucky smacking a breaker bar to get it to come loose but don't count on it.
Are you planning to do the cam seals too? then you will need something to keep the cam gears from spinning while you take them off. I'm not sure of the part #'s for the subaru special tools.
You will also need the typical sockets and the 10mm allen socket turninconcepts mentioned

I can send you a pdf of the process from the subaru tech manual if you don't already have access to it. No videos that I know of either.

[atlfire]

i have to say this, and i don't mean to be a prick... but if you're unsure of what an allen wrench is, you may want to seek professional help. i mean a mecahnic's help.

[2fas4u]

I have to agree here. The timing belt is not an easy task unless you are very familiar with the Ej25 and mechanically inclined.

[bufu07]

Its not that hard altho it is complicated.... there is a nice guide by Partysub which shows how to do it, also there is a video showing a little trick on how to get the crank pulley unscrewed here it is :

04 STi timing belt change

[949]

thanks for the link bro.

[Mykl]

How do you guys keep the cams from turning while the belt is off?