Timing belt bolt sheared off!

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Jun 1, 2008 | 11:05 AM

johwrx

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Timing belt bolt sheared off!

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Has anyone every experienced the above problem? I have a 2002 Impreza WRX and would like some advice from anyone who has experienced the same problem wth theirs.

Jun 1, 2008 | 11:10 AM

TonyBurns

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Dont they usually replace these when they replace the timing belts?

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Jun 1, 2008 | 11:12 AM

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I have only had the car for 5 months - bought with fsh but the bolt came off whilst I was drivingit on Friday - dont know why!

Jun 1, 2008 | 01:37 PM

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From: RM Performance

Its not unknown for the retaining bolt to shear - normally bends quite a few of the valves in the process. Sometimes the spacer/pivot bush siezes to the bolt and does'nt allow the tensioner to pivot or the tensioner bolt can be overtightened and then shears in use.