98 Outback has Black Fluffy Stuff under Timing Belt Cover

Asked by Mary Nov 03, 2019 at 01:18 AM about the 2000 Subaru Outback Limited

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

98 Subaru Legacy Outback 2.5 dohc auto 4 speed removed timing belt cover
and found all of this fluffy black stuff. Carbon? Oil? Soot? Any suggestions as
to what it is and what caused it? Belt is good

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

Could be timing belt material. I would inspect the belt and probably change it, especially if it is near the mileage where it is due.

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Robin answered 4 years ago

It’s material from your timing belt itts nothing to worry about. Just change belt, tensioner, pully, and water pump every 105k.

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