45k service on MY00 - cam belt change not need
07 March 2002, 04:35 PM
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Just ringing around garages for best price, only one garage out of the 3 said that the cambelt change ISN'T needed on my car until 60k, so prices were as follows:
KT Green £470.00
RN Golden £391
F R Pulleyn £159.60
What did they change on the 2000 model so that the cambelt change isn't needed?
cheers,
greg
KT Green £470.00
RN Golden £391
F R Pulleyn £159.60
What did they change on the 2000 model so that the cambelt change isn't needed?
cheers,
greg
07 March 2002, 04:52 PM
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I was under the impression that cambelt was 45k miles on all of them... I think you would be taking a big chance running it to 60k.... I have had a cambelt go (not on a Subaru) 1000miles before the mileage it was due...
I have paid around £450 for the 45,000mile service including the cambelt change... so the prices you were quoted where good.
Had that service twice... on two different Impreza's... both MY96's mind...
JGM
I have paid around £450 for the 45,000mile service including the cambelt change... so the prices you were quoted where good.
Had that service twice... on two different Impreza's... both MY96's mind...
JGM
07 March 2002, 05:11 PM
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Had my 45k done not all that long ago, and was told by my dealer that the cam belt was at 60k on later cars, of which mine was one. I double checked and he was quite adamant. Mine is July 99!
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07 March 2002, 09:29 PM
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You could go for the cheapest maindealer quote. He'll put a stamp in the service book and you'll have a years warranty left if it goes pop. As long as the book is stamped they won't have a leg to stand on, as you shouldn't have to tell 'em what to do.
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07 March 2002, 09:56 PM
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What a complete bl00dy stroke of luck!! My MY00 has literally just turned 45k (45,024), and I was dreading the phonecall to book her in for the service at KT Greens. Thanks for the update. Me thinks a call to Pulleyn's in York is required!
I love this place
Mind you, I think I will check to be ont the safe side!
A much happier Jim
I love this place
Mind you, I think I will check to be ont the safe side!
A much happier Jim
07 March 2002, 10:09 PM
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I have an Impreza Manual Issued Jan 1997 B which gives camshaft drive belt to be replaced at 60k / 48 months section 10-3
My Chiltons Subaru manual '85-'96 says under heading 'timing belt'
"The cogged timing belt at the front of all Subaru engines is a combination of woven fabric and rubber. Although this type of belt offers many advantages over the traditional timing chain, including extended service intervals and a smoother more quiet running engines, this type of belt should be inspected on a regular basis, and changed according to manufacturer change interval.
The recommended timing belt change for all engines covered by this manual is 60,000 miles."
So... Make of that what you will
Mick
My Chiltons Subaru manual '85-'96 says under heading 'timing belt'
"The cogged timing belt at the front of all Subaru engines is a combination of woven fabric and rubber. Although this type of belt offers many advantages over the traditional timing chain, including extended service intervals and a smoother more quiet running engines, this type of belt should be inspected on a regular basis, and changed according to manufacturer change interval.
The recommended timing belt change for all engines covered by this manual is 60,000 miles."
So... Make of that what you will
Mick
07 March 2002, 10:14 PM
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I had my cambelt replaced at 10,000 miles - better to be safe than sorry I say!! 
I had mine replaced under warranty as it was rubbing against the cover/adjuster side wall .......... or something!!??
Mine is a MY00 and its 60k - simple as that.
Pete
I had mine replaced under warranty as it was rubbing against the cover/adjuster side wall .......... or something!!??
Mine is a MY00 and its 60k - simple as that.
Pete
07 March 2002, 11:02 PM
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Is this the same Subaru thinking that gave us increased service intervals from MY01 to MY02?
I've got a MY99, and have just had the belt replaced at 36 months, mileage only 26k. 36 months/45k is what the book says.
Did anything change apart from the ECU for MY00?
Mike.
I've got a MY99, and have just had the belt replaced at 36 months, mileage only 26k. 36 months/45k is what the book says.
Did anything change apart from the ECU for MY00?
Mike.
08 March 2002, 01:52 AM
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Yeah, I am a bit confused about this. I just had my cambelt replaced on my MY97 (45k miles) as stated in the service schedule book(and advised as by dealer ).
Although the chart that shows when stuff should be inspected/replaced (also in the service schedule book)states that it should be @ 60k miles!
Had it done anyway to be on the safe side
But on the downside found out the cambelt tensioner needed replacing
J
).Although the chart that shows when stuff should be inspected/replaced (also in the service schedule book)states that it should be @ 60k miles!
Had it done anyway to be on the safe side
But on the downside found out the cambelt tensioner needed replacing
J
08 March 2002, 02:05 AM
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Just to add fuel to the fire. I checked my MY00 wagon service book and it's recommended at 45,000 miles. I wonder is my book from an older model? Just had my belt changed at 43,000 miles to be on the safe side.
I had a MY98 in recently for repair and it was running very badly and the cambelt had slipped 2 teeth. The car had done 50,000 miles with no timing belt change !! Amazingly when new timing belt fitted and a few prayers the car was fine......no bent valves or anything....Phew
Paul.
I had a MY98 in recently for repair and it was running very badly and the cambelt had slipped 2 teeth. The car had done 50,000 miles with no timing belt change !! Amazingly when new timing belt fitted and a few prayers the car was fine......no bent valves or anything....Phew
Paul.
08 March 2002, 08:04 AM
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Hi,
Don't doubt that later models M00+ have increased mileage schedules but I just had a 90K service done on my MY98 turbo at main dealer which includes camshaft drive belt replacement as stated in my service and warranties booklet, both in the schedule of inspection list which gives a comprehensive list of items to adjust,inspect,recommends service and replace and also in the box that gets the dealer stamp it is printed "Includes cam belt" this is at 45k and 90k.
The 90k is a real stinger as it incorporates the 30k full lube service as well!! Must add that I was well impressed with the bill for £635 all in as I had been expecting £700+
Thumbs up to the guys at Beechdale Subaru in Nottingham
Don't doubt that later models M00+ have increased mileage schedules but I just had a 90K service done on my MY98 turbo at main dealer which includes camshaft drive belt replacement as stated in my service and warranties booklet, both in the schedule of inspection list which gives a comprehensive list of items to adjust,inspect,recommends service and replace and also in the box that gets the dealer stamp it is printed "Includes cam belt" this is at 45k and 90k.
The 90k is a real stinger as it incorporates the 30k full lube service as well!! Must add that I was well impressed with the bill for £635 all in as I had been expecting £700+
Thumbs up to the guys at Beechdale Subaru in Nottingham
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