timing belt for 200 outback sport

[dutch boy]

This is my first Subaru, I have a 2000 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport with 21550 miles on it, I know what your saying that can't be but i bought it from a older couple that used it to go to the grocery store and the Church

Any how I am thinking of changing the timing belt just because it is 10 years old should I do it and what else should be changed, please advise

[johnceggleston]

good thinking on doing it anyway.

 

there is a very recent post , last 2-3 days, on this very subject. 2.2 or 2.5 does not matter, they are the same. search for " tune up* " (exactly) or look at the bottom of 'this' page for 'similar threads.

 

if you can't find what you are looking for give a shout out. after you find what you are looking for and have more questions, give a shout out.

 

and welcome to the real world of subaru. how much did you pay? i'm jealous.

 

welcome!!

[mr.radon]

I just did the timing belt and a bunch of other things to my motor, PM me if you have questions.

[nipper]

In your case I would skip the Waterpump idler and tensioner as they are most likely good as long as you do the next belt sooner then 126,000 miles.

 

I would still replace the cam and main seals and reseal the oil pump.

 

nipper

[dutch boy]

Ok guys I spoke with a guy who owns Dwyer Subaru/volvo and told me that I dont need a timing belt change and not for another 80000 miles he said belts dont dry rod, what your guys opinion (6000 i paid for it)

[nipper]

Time is miles. 1 month = 1000 miles per subaru. I would change it.

 

It's not his wallet that takes the hit if it jumps. ALso inspect your tires for dryrot if they are original.

 

Alos change all your fluids for the same reason.

 

 

nipper

[dutch boy]

OK sounds good, do any of you know were there any head rest made for 2000 outback sport, I checked the rear seat and can not find any holes for the head rest is there after marked head rest for this car ????

[Bad Brian]

Put your seats down and you will see why there are no headrests. The headrests would hit the front seat.

 

that being said, I guess that people who sit in back are expendable so that they do not need protection.

[i_subie]

You can either replace the timing belt or see bent valves. Whichever is easier to replace. As for other things you can replace while you're doing the timing belt are the, water pump, oil pump, and new timing belt tensioner, incase that one decides to go out on you, like how mine did...grrr

[rxleone]

Yeah man, do the belt. I bought a 1989 Gen 1 Legacy (EJ20D) at 127,000km, last year. Belt had been changed apparently, at 85,000km.

 

It was done at 85,000km, but it was only till after the belt snapped and destroyed my beautifully running engine that I found out from the previous owner it had been done at 85,000km.....13 years ago.

 

Do the belts definitely, and the tensioner/idlers, etc. The belt can be brand new but that means bugger all if your tensioner or idlers seize and heat strip the belt.

 

Trust me, its not worth the hassle.

[dutch boy]

Alright I just picked up my car from the dealer had 30000 tune up done + the belts and tires, This thing is like brand new, love it just in time to give it to my 16 year old what a nice car to get.

Thanks for all your guys help, still trying to find out if I can put rear head rest in also I am looking for nicer rims for this car for in the summer, it has steel rims which is ok in the winter but want nicer looking rims for in the summer.

Let me know Subaru people.