brus brother Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I've been using dealer where needed but am considering alternatives for timing belt. I know it ain't rocket science but I prefer an experienced Subaru mechanic for work on the "innards". I like the idea of replacing as much while inside but the dealer's rate for parts will make this an annoyance. I'm in Fairfield County, CT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic23 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 what year is your subaru? They are easy to do...like changing the belt on the vacuum cleaner. well a couple more steps. Do it yourself and you'll know its done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic23 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I still consider the timing belt the "outards" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) Well, I was going to have TB, water pump and cam seals done now at 105,000 miles. I think the dealer tech I request is able and trustworthy so I would also consider his recommendations regarding the tensioner(s), and other gears, pulleys widgets and whats-its that I wouldn't have a clue as to whether they were still good to go or already gone. My OB is an 05 and the dealer has a $299 TB special right now. Obviously, there will be additional "costs". I can change a belt on a vacuum but my vacuum is non-interference so I am not as concerned dealing with sucked up Cheerios and dust bunnies as trashing an interference engine. Oh, did I mention... this OB is my wife's car?! Edited January 31, 2011 by brus brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 So, whose is the vacuum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logic23 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 do the tentioners...see if the dealer will install if you supply the parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brus brother Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 So, whose is the vacuum? Electrolux... non interference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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