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I am new to Subaru and timing belts in general. Purchased a 2005 GT Limited with a few issues. Originally had a P0171, found three vacuum leaks with fogger all fixed code cleared along with cylinder 1-4 misfires. Also had a P0011 (yes I have done due research through this forum and found lots of great info for troubleshooting), began with three oil changes to include using the Gunk cleaner and verified banjo bolts (no screens). Code cleared, 2 days later popped CEL P0011, cleaned and swapped OCV from left to right, code popped again 3 days later P0011, still bank 1 so problem did not move to bank 2 with the swap,, brings me to next step in tree, timing belt.....this is where I need the help, to me it looks like the gears are off a bit, pulled left and right cover for inspection. Any advice would be helpful 139987 miles currently on engine, turbo inspection shaft good no leaks also banjo filter removed on back side of passenger block also. Timing belt changed by previous owner at 130268 nov 2018 by Subaru dealer (have receipt and maintenance showed on car-fax as well). Surprised to see belt alignment marks so far off pulley marks.

 

Left to Right:

Drivers side intake/exhaust

driver side exhaust

passenger intake

passenger exhaust

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Pulley marks are what matter. The belt alignment marks will move around as the engine rotates. How's the crankshaft alignment look? There should be an alignment mark on the crankshaft that lines up with the oil pump when all of the other alignment marks are correct (on the intake/exhaust pulleys). I believe it is at 12 o'clock. Checking this involves removing the crank pulley, I believe.

 

From the looks of your pictures, everything looks correct on the camshafts. If it was done by a dealer, I'd presume it's probably fine.

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