Could this be because of the bad idler or poor quality timing belt?

Asked by GuruMYS19 May 14, 2020 at 10:04 AM about the 2003 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I found the timing belt being ripped apart by the first
idler. I replaced the belt but the same thing happen
again. Could this be because of the bad idler or poor
quality timing belt?

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TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 4 years ago

How do you know the belt damage was caused by a "bad" idler? They usually get wobbly or even fall off, but not taking out a belt while in place. Could yours actually be FROZEN in place and therefore cooking the belt?

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