I am putting my early 2000's (2003-2005?) Subaru sohc n/a 2.5 engine back together. The new timing belt I bought is a Gates T304. The belt I am replacing is a Gates T307. (I built the engine wit the T307) They both have 223 teeth and are the same width. Both seem to have the same shape profile. The search I have done show that they both work. Does anyone know if there is a difference?
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zilla68
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" if your car takes a Gates 307 timing belt..then you can not upgrade to the older style tensioner without also getting the matching TB ( has a different length requirement and tooth design) plus all toothed pulleys or wheels would also have to exchanged to fit the different belt"
zilla68
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No, I did not see that one. Although, it confuses me more, because I don't really know what motor this is. Supposedly a JDM something, but not sure. I will go back and try to cross reference what kit I bought last time. I was only changing the belt this time, because I had a fire near the belt, and wanted to replace it. Both belts fit all pulleys. 223 "teeth". Both Cam pulleys are metal. Thanks for the info.
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Look at Rockauto....pull up the part, and click on the icon in the part. It shows the cross-reference of cars that it can be used on.