Timing belts & gaskets

2002 SUBARU OUTBACK
91,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERTVANNIEL
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My question is on a Subaru H4 engine. Is there a timing belt or a chain? Also does Subaru use RTV material for there gaskets? Thank you very much. This is a great site.
Bob Van Niel
Dec 25, 2010 at 4:34 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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They use a timing chain. As far as the RTV, I recommend the following. Clean both surfaces properly to eliminate old gasket material, oil, or contaminates of any type. Once everything is clean and dry, use a gasket and properly torque the item. I don't like the RTV. The engine was designed for gaskets. When they are used properly and the parts are properly prepared, they work much better than the other items.
Feb 16, 2011 at 8:41 AM
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