I have got a 2003 wrx and it is time for a Campbelt change at the next service. My car has only done 45k miles so would I need to change any of the pulleys?

I know I can get all the parts from import car parts cheap enough but don't want to buy a complete kit ( belt, pulleys etc) if I don't need to.

Any advice please guys and gals?

 

If your going to change it spend the money and key a cambelt kit, its a lot cheaper than bending valves! it's not hard to do either, I got a complete kit for £200,

 

hi there i done mine recently, and i changed all the pulleys and tensioner, the whole kit was £180. and for the money it just isnt worth risking engine damage. im sure the pulleys would be fine but it would keep playing on my mind.
so i just changed them for peace of mind.

 

£180!! Wow where was that from? I got mine from all parts at trade cost for £165+vat!
Everyone dreads doing a cambelt on a scooby but in my opinion it's easier than most cars!

 

Cool thanks for that guys. Import car parts do the kit for £180 so that's the way I will go

 

is it easy to do youreself?

 

Euro car parts, there rep came around to the garage and I gave him some grief so he done it cheap for me :-)
It's amazing what a bit of moaning gets you.

 

yeah its pretty easy, im a mechanic by trade, but it is an easy job. but if you dont feel confident i would definatly get some one to do as you dont want to mess the timing up and it all go pop

 

Its the knowing how the tensioners should feel I'm unsure of

 

oh dont worry about that, the tensioners automatic, it adjusts itself

 

Mate i am due my cambelt change as my car is now 6 years old but olny covered 24K. I have been advised that for the sake of £50 -£60 its worth doing as it will be the weak link so to speak. not only that but you would have to do it and spend the money again at the slightest wine coming from the belt.

 

Cheers Ash, you guys have convinced me it's the right thing to do so will be giving FBTuning a call in the next month or so

 

Any time mate and you won't be disapointed. He will take the time to talk you through what necessary over the phone if needed

 

while its being done whip the oil pump off and check the 5 screws holding the back plate on.loctite them to stop them coming loose over time.