bess

Just an easy query for someone I think

The cambelts subaru use are they their own make? Or do they use another manufacturer?

Just need to know as I need to buy one, any ideas as to where the cheapest place to get one would be appreciated

Ta

Mocom Racing

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Delco and Gate's do timing belts a little cheaper than the OEM belt, Power Enterprise a little more expensive

Delco, Genuine Subaru and Power Enterprise all in stock here

What models it for?

Ian

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what would your charge be for a belt change, and anyother bits that need doing on a myoo sti classic?

pm me if you like?

thanks
ian

bess

Its for a MY00 UK Turbo. Been told to get a Subaru one due to quality and if it snaps before it should do warranty?

I'm not after the cheapest, I just want a good quality belt that won't snap before its time!

MrRee007

I would, personally, get this job done by someone who knows what they are doing and using Subaru Parts ...... the Warranty offered by it being done like this is worth the extra cost IMO.

bess

This is what I am trying to do, which is why I asked the question. I dont want to take it too a main dealer as from experience they are cowboys!

Its very difficult to find someone who knows what they are doing so who do you recommend MrRee? I will travel if thats what it takes!!!

bess

Meant to add the reason I am sourcing the belt myself is because I've been told its the best way of doing it, not sure if this is correct or not

RBGUS

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I've always used gates belt on my scoobs,my dad fits them for me.It might be worth replacing the tensioner aswell

bess

Thank you

I have a new tensionner to go on thanks

dabow

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the belts that main dealer use are also Gate's/dayco

there are really only 2 belt making companys anyways. & thats Dayco/Gate's

dayco i always use, never had a problem. & there very easy to fit too. theres even marks on the belts

MrRee007

It's the fact that they are easy and simple to fit that it is worth paying someone to fit it and I mean a reputable outfit - not sure where you live Bess, so cannot advise on places to go.

bess

Where u go to get yours fitted Mr Ree as I say I don't mind travelling?

bess

Also if they so easy to fit can my bro who works on cars be able to fit one? he works on vauxhals?

dabow

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in my eys, there a little more easyer than vauxhall mate.

heres a tip, take the rad off. you then get full access to the belt covers
i've always had/done vauxhalls, this is my first scoob

jaytc2003

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just done mine, it is relatively easy (with rad removed) you can see everything and get it all lined up. thetensioner screwed me but luckily somone came to my rescue. Ifyour bro is a mechanic then he should have no issues

Skooby53

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I live in Wilts, I bought a Gates belt £59.99 and a local jap specialist fitted it for me and did the crank seal at the same time(£5.40 from Subaru) took out and replaced rad. Including new coolant etc they charged me £109.00. Highly recommended and a complete Bargain!!

MrRee007

Outer Mongolia

Just tell us where you live and we will point you in the right direction

scoobyboy

no need to take the rad out theres plenty of room with it in

MrRee007

Rad out is simple and gives stacks more room

Wise move as the coolant can be replaced too!

mickywrx

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One of your most sensible post's Pete.

When I had my cam belt changed at Revolution, mechanic Glen also removed the rad for better access.

No harm in changing the coolant either