Thursdays featured service is a 2002 subaru outback timing belt replacement, brought to us from a client in minoru, richmond. I had my timing belt, water pump, pulleys and cam seals done all at the same time, i brought my car used and wasnt sure of the maintenance history the car had 187000 when i got her and the service station did put a sticker on the upper shock column the date and mileage when they did the work my car is a 2001 subaru outback. Check out free battery charging and engine diagnostic testing while you are in store. How to rebuild a subaru engine s1 e1 subaru engine rebuild. Is the dealer just increasing his revenue, or does he know. How do you replace timing belt on subaru outback answers. Maintain likenew performance with our comprehensive line of genuine subaru outback replacement parts from subaru parts online. If your timing belt breaks while the engine is running, serious damage to the engine will result. Timing belt kit water pump for 9899 subaru legacy forester impreza 2. A turn the crankshaft using st 499987500 and align alignment marks on crankshaft sprocket, lefthand intake camshaft sprocket, lefthand exhaust camshaft sprocket, righthand. I bought a used 2002 subaru forester in december 2010 with 109k. Timing belt replacement interval guide weatherly index catalog no. Over 3 million subaru legacy was sold until 20 0 5. If the abs warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop towing the trailer and have repairs carried out immediately by the nearest subaru dealer.
Following is a breakdown of the labor and parts estimates. I guess the previous owner who traded it at 105k replaced the timing belt and then sold it. First available in 1995 as a trim level of the legacy, the 1996 subaru legacy outback was the first year for. To see how frequently subaru outback problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Seat, seatbelt and srs airbags keys and doors instruments and controls climate control audio interior equipment starting and operating. Timing belt removal before removing the timing belt, you want to make sure that the crank and cams are properly oriented so that the installation of the new belt will be more precise. The funny thing is when i got it taken apart the belt and pulleys looked close to new.
Change your timing belt at the recommended interval or every 72 months, which ever comes first. I have a 2000 subaru outback i bought with 98k miles. Subaru sti timing belt installation instructions manual pdf. Made from highquality materials for ultimate durability.
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I cant find a subaru timing belt guide plate anywhere. The mileage interval recommendation can vary anywhere from 60,000 to 90,000 mile intervals, with some recommended for replacement at 105,000 miles. Mar 22, 2011 can some one help me out on how to replace the timing belt of 2000 subaru 2. Subaru timing belt maintenancerepairs car talk community. The maintenance book for my 2000 outback says replace the timing belt at 105,000 miles. We at subaru clinic recommend you replace your timing belt at 105,000 miles. Thanks to highquality subaru outback oem and aftermarket parts available at partsgeek, subaru outback repair, maintenance, and upgrade is ridiculously easy. How often should the timing belt be changed on a subaru 1997 outback manual transmission. Subaru timing belt inspection ej25 timing belt late model. To do this, simply rotate the crank until the markings on all three pullies are facing upward. On models equipped with manual transmissions, ensure the timing belt toguide clearance arrows is correct before tightening the mounting bolts19992004 sohc engine shown. Subaru manual transmission mount replacement youtube. Subaru outback 2000, professional manual timing belt tensioner by acdelco.