Rosie Stewart Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 I have a Suburu Outback with 311,000 miles. The timing belt went out and the shop wants to replace the pistons without having gone in yet and checking, simply because of the high mileage on car to the tune of $3600.00. Do you think that pistons would need replacing? I don't have $3600.00, nor anywhere near that kind of dough. Will the timing belt still work without replacing pistons? I've had another car that pistons were banging and this car didn't make the same noise. Advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 not so much the pistons that you have to worry about as the valves. 97 and newer are interference motors - meaning when the timing belt gives out there is a very good chance the valves will be damaged. I would suggest finding a different shop - one that specializes in Subarus - and get a 2nd opinion before you spend anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 if at all possible, take it to; http://superiorsoobie.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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