MisterMelon

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Right guys im missing my scooby to much now i've managed to last nearly 6 months with it off the road. Im looking to get it back on the road in time for the Elan Valley Meet. I'd like to give the car a good full service to make sure its running smooth.

The car is an 'X' Reg Classic Turbo 2000

Im after some advice on :-
Timing Belt Kits
Brake Pads
Spark Plugs

Just wondering what you guys could recommend and where to pick these items up for the best price? Im not wanting to cut corners but to get the best price
I will obviously be doing the regular Oil and Engine Coolant Change, I tend to use 'Castrol Edge 10-60'.

Any advice would be greatful thanks guys, i know i've put a few points down that i'll service but if there is anything else you guys think i should maybe service please let me know.

Thanks Ryan.

"Taylor"

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NGK PFR7b's for the spark plugs, easily picked up from the local motor factor. I use Mintex brake pads front, kevlar pads rear. Probably worth changing the fuel filter if you've never done it before, looks easy enough to do. Would defo stick with a genuine Subaru timing belt.

wrx287

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Try these guys Ry www.importcarparts.co.uk Im going to be getting discs and pads from them after the trackday. Seem to be quite reasonable on price

turboDean

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As Taylor said stick with genuine subaru for the timing belt kit, NGK PFR6B's will be fine for standard to mildly modified cars and cheaper than the 7B's
Most people go for Ferrodo DS2500 / Mintex / Padig pads, just avoid EBC IMO.

MisterMelon

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cheers for the replys, another quick question if I may. Looking at all these kits they come with so many different parts, could someone please give me a breakdown of what is included or should be, So far the kits seem to contain :-

2 x Plain Idler
1 x Toothed Idler
1 x Auto Tensioner
1 x Small Idler
1 x Timing Belt

How easy is this to do yourself, im quite handy with a spanner and done all the other work on the car so far. Are there any major risks involved?

ScoobyNudge

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Ryan have a look at this site tis is where i get some of my bits and they are fairly tidy!

Cheap Tyres Discount Tyres & Japanese Import Car Parts Spares Tuning Performance Servicing Accessories :: good on parts!

The Stitcher

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doing the belt is not as easy as some make out if you do get it wrong then it could be game over and f@ck it wright up if you do go at it your self you must remove the crank pulley and this can be apain sometimes and subaru use a special tool to stop it moving
i have made one and welded it up so if you want to go at it your self you can have a lend fella
don't go for cheap tensioners or belt and get the real deal and you know your right then

also if you do it your self watch the cam wheels stay in the right place as the 2 wheels on the one side will be sprung ready to spin

The Trooper 1815

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When I bought the V5 STithe lad gave me a bag of assorted pads. I'll have a look and see whats there.

You can have the pads if you want, freebies

wrx287

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I see the word freebies but no post from a certain juSTI owner

MisterMelon

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well thank you I may just take you up on that offer. Yhe cars been standing for a while and the breaks are shot, took it quietly down the road a couple of weeks back and couldn't get them to stop me :s

The Trooper 1815

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If you have the single pot sliding rear calipers, I have a set of those too! £20 if you want them?

I have had a look and there is a set of new front pads and rears. The rears don't look too hot but they are still free.

WRX RCY

Hi Ryan, a little tip if you are have a crack at the timing belt. Get two mole grips and clamp the cam pulleys together on each side. But, be careful not to clamp them to tight and crack the cams. And Hawky at RJ will sort out the plug for you