Cost of Timing Belt replacement

[nveilleux]

Almost time to do the timing belt on a 2002 outback. Currently have 90k . I also intend to replace the cam seals ; oil seals ; water pump; drive belts as well as a coolant change and new hoses. Don't know if I am missing anything. Anybody have similiar job done? Will use an independent mechanic in the Southern , Ct. Area. Labor is around $65.00 hour here. I intend to purchase the timing belt and water pump from Subaru to ensure quality and fit and will give to shop.

[porcupine73]

Did similar job myself last summer on '00obw. Also consider replacing the geared idler near the water pump. You'll also need a new gasket for the water pump. You can reuse the tensioner; some people simply replace with a new one but of course it's near $100. Search out one of the online Subaru dealers who wholesales parts; will almost certainly be less than what the local dealer wants. Some people say reseal the oil pump at this time and replace it's o-ring.

[nipper]

You can reuse the tensioner, but why take the risk (see other p[osts on tensioners going bad).

 

When i had it done on my legacy it was 600 - 650.00 ( i also needed a harmonic balancer) . That was basically replacing everything under the front covers, money well spent for another 106,000 miles of peace and quiet.

You may want to by the tensioner yourself on

https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/oe_parts_cat.html

 

To save some bucks.

 

 

nipper

[rlsimpso]

Be sure the retainer pin is removed when the new tensioner is install.

 

Don't less this happen to you: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=60261