Parts for Major Service Interval - EJ22

[axgutt]

When my wife's 95 Legacy LS was due for the 240,000 mile service interval, the tranny died. We replaced the tranny and put off the timing belt and other stuff to make sure our karma was good. We're at 253,000 miles now, and I want to make sure I get all the parts my mechanic will need. I read other threads and will be getting the master timing belt kit from the Import Experts which includes:

 

(1) Timing Belt

(1) Timing Belt Tensioner Bearing

(2) Timing Belt Idler

(1) Timing Belt Idler Sprocket

(1) New OEM Water Pump

(1) Water Pump Gasket

(1) Valve Cover Gasket Kit (with Valve Cover Grommets)

(2) Camshaft Seal Kits (with o'rings)

(1) Front Crankshaft Seal

(1) Oil Pump O'Ring (Crankcase O'Ring)

(1) A/C Belt

(1) Alternator Belt

 

I just recently did the valve cover gaskets and the AC and Alternator belts, so I'll save those for my car (95 Legacy L with 341,000 miles). I plan to also replace the spark plugs and wires (genuine). What else should I replace?

 

Also, she gets a small delay when turning the key before it starts. I read some other threads and it sounds like the starter contacts may be going bad. Does anyone have a part number for that?

 

Thanks in advance.

[Olnick]

My son and I recently "refreshed" the front end of his '92 Legacy. Used TheImportExperts TB, idlers and water pump--seemed to be good quality.

 

But I strongly urge you to use only Subaru OEM for the water pump gasket and the crank & cam seals. Even the oil pump o-ring!

 

Consider new cam shaft o-rings (front left and right rear) while they're in there.

 

Might want to get a new thermostat (again, Subaru OEM) and radiator hoses while you're there.

 

Good luck.

[davebugs]

What you have and olnick added.

 

Only other thing that comes to mind is if you'll pulling it to reseal the baffle plate. I do it at any opportunity.

 

I'm assuming new fluids(oil, coolant) and filters(oil, air, fuel). Fuel filters never seem to get changed much, so when doing the timing belt that's when I do them.

[idosubaru]

you did your homework, good job! looks like a good list and i'd do exactly what you got with what they said, use subaru seals, thermostat and pump gasket. they are of even visually higher quality and experience verifies this.

 

i'd request the mechanic tigthen the rear oil pump backing plate screws if he's not already familiar with those.

 

EJ22 a/c and accessory belts are so easy to replace that inspection is a good option. takes 15 seconds to see if they're cracked or aged, not much to gain by replacing them with this job so you can get some more years/miles out of them if you'd like.