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DorBink · 10-15-2009, 07:22 PM

Hey,
Does any one have the WRX 04 Factory Service manual? My belts on the front have some cracks so I'm thinking I should replace them. And when I bought the car I figured I'd do some of the maintenance my self!

But I wasn't sure how to measure the tension on the belts and was hoping some one would have the manual. Or if someone knows how to measure the tension once I get the new belts on would be great.

Thanks,

DorBink

EvoEatr · 10-16-2009, 02:49 AM

General rule of thumb is there should be about 1/2" of deflection for every foot of freespan. Personally once I get the new belts on if I can turn the belt more than half way around its too loose..At least this is what I do and Ive never had a problem with them... take a look here this might be of some assistance.. Impreza Manuals | ken-gilbert.com

DorBink · 10-16-2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvoEatr

General rule of thumb is there should be about 1/2" of deflection for every foot of freespan. Personally once I get the new belts on if I can turn the belt more than half way around its too loose..At least this is what I do and Ive never had a problem with them... take a look here this might be of some assistance.. Impreza Manuals | ken-gilbert.com

Thanks for the tip on turning the belt. Never would have thought of that. And the link.

EvoEatr · 10-16-2009, 10:20 AM

no prob. dude there pretty easy to replace...

10-15-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
DorBink Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 42	Belts & Manual Hey, Does any one have the WRX 04 Factory Service manual? My belts on the front have some cracks so I'm thinking I should replace them. And when I bought the car I figured I'd do some of the maintenance my self! But I wasn't sure how to measure the tension on the belts and was hoping some one would have the manual. Or if someone knows how to measure the tension once I get the new belts on would be great. Thanks, DorBink

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10-16-2009, 02:49 AM	#2
EvoEatr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,529	General rule of thumb is there should be about 1/2" of deflection for every foot of freespan. Personally once I get the new belts on if I can turn the belt more than half way around its too loose..At least this is what I do and Ive never had a problem with them... take a look here this might be of some assistance.. Impreza Manuals \| ken-gilbert.com

10-16-2009, 10:20 AM	#4
EvoEatr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,529	no prob. dude there pretty easy to replace...