Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Cambelt is due a change as it was done quite a few years ago before I bought the car. I'm looking for a push in the right direction. I was advised to get the cosworth Kevlar belt but I don't have the funds for a little while. Now am I better and safer to just buy the £40 Dayco belt and get the Kevlar next time? Surely I'm better to at least have new than run the risk of a snapped belt. Oil service is to be done at the same time.
stants Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Ro be honest as long as you aren't chasing massive power a 'normal belt' should be fine, just get all the idlers and pulleys done at the same time
Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 I only intend to do sports cat, cat back, panel filter, remap and possibly fuel pump. Someone told me all the pulleys and tensioners are good for 200k miles?
Mr B Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 The idlers & tensioner & water pump should be changed really @ 90k or more Your model also has a idler upgrade to dual roller bearings over one as had few failures on single bearing small idler. Bearings are not going be at there best & any failure here will land you with a very very big bill or scrap ICP cambelt kit with all genuine idlers, tensioner & Dayco belt is £150. decent water pump is about £45. Cheaping out here is a risky game. I would never do a belt only on a customers car as not worth the risk plus a full quality kit fitted around 90 to 120k will see car through till probably end of it's life for most. 1
Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 I'll double check the paperwork as have fsh. ill check when the pump tensioners were done. Car has 158k miles now. I'd never cheap out on the belt as its like a main artery of the car. I'm just looking for best options and advice on my budget. :) 1
Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 Ok cambelt and tensioner was done at 119712 miles. My issue is that was done in June 2008...6 years ago. Belt has 40000 miles on it but the age is really off putting.
Mr B Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Check your paperwork & what kit used. I do agree the subaru UK service point for cambelt is low & in my opinion oem quality cambelt parts would see 80k to 100k without much drama on road cars. 1
Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 Check your paperwork & what kit used. I do agree the subaru UK service point for cambelt is low & in my opinion oem quality cambelt parts would see 80k to 100k without much drama on road cars. Tensioner isn't named on invoice it just says "cambelt tensioner late" 1 @ £121.12The company used are called Subaru 4 you located in Newbury Berks.
Mr B Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 What kit used, waterpump too ? 6 years is not that high, UK subaru do 6yr, US do 8yr. OEM belts staying under the service mileage would do 8yrs quite easily I expect, well a lot do actually from what I see in :-) If you doing quite high miles a Dayco belt & quality waterpump (don't buy cheap pumps) could be worth the investment & piece of mind. Up to you & your budget at end of day. 1
Mr B Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Was whole cambelt kit £121 ? if so that possibly gates kit :-/ don't like them. Waterpump not done & I would do one on a 158k car if looked old as even a leak caused by new belt fitting would be unwanted revisit & labour ...
Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 Belt was 83.90 tensioner was 121.12. Can't find any paperwork on water pump and it's quite extensive. Possibly never changed unless I missed it. Total cost of that service was £618. Previous belt was changed at 58k
Mr B Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Belt was 83.90 tensioner was 121.12. Can't find any paperwork on water pump and it's quite extensive. Possibly never changed unless I missed it. Total cost of that service was £618. Previous belt was changed at 58k Done with BluePrint kit/belt by looks of it ... Up to you what you do but a belt & waterpump could be your low cost option if you so wish. ICP do Dayco belt & quality Jap made pump for £76 the set. Blueprint pumps are about £42, Mahle pumps about £31.
Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 I agree the pump should be done as well. It will get done. I found this kit on eBay. Any good? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=280845361509&alt=web
Mr B Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Yes that ICP link below full kit http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Forester-Turbo-SF5-Timing-Belt-Kit-Dayco-Cam-Belt-Water-Pump-UPGRADED-BEARING-/350967867587?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51b750a8c3 Link below water pump & dayco belt kit. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza-2-0-Turbo-UK-P1-Prodrive-Dayco-Timing-Belt-OE-Water-Pump-/350708968700?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AImpreza|Cars+Year%3A2000&hash=item51a7e22cfc you last belt service would of been original subaru oem idlers & tensioner so they should have life in them as only just reaching 40k. choice is yours ... 1
Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 Mr B thank you for that. I appreciate all your help and advice. I'll go for the belt and pump and have the mechanic check out the condition of the tensioners/idlers. Do we get any discount with icp?
Mr B Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 No idea, mr gambit the man for that question. If ordering from ICP give reg/chassis number via eBay before buying just to be sure all right parts & no hassle. 1
stants Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 No discount unfortunately [emoji25] worth a try a blag some though we all use them so it would be nice If you manage it
Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 I'll have a little chat and see what I can do.
savage bulldogs Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 I used import car parts (markicp on ebay) for 2yrs or so and found that they do give a bit of discount but only once you've used them a few times and you have to speak to them over the phone rather than using the website . I normally ask to speak to luke as he knows his scoobs and has price matched most of the of the bits for my project . Don't expect much off as they're about the cheapest for oe subaru stuff anyways
Scoobyghost Posted January 10, 2015 Author Posted January 10, 2015 I see that when I was browsing. I've had stuff from them before for my old junker. Seem really cheap on other service parts. Oil filter fuel filter panel filter £12.50? Can't be right
savage bulldogs Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Sorry ghost just edited my post as I got the initials wrong (beer googles lol) . 1
Scoobyghost Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 Well here's my chain of thought so far I can get a Kevlar belt for £150 or I can get a belt, water pump, oil filter, oil, fuel filter, air filter and sump gasket for £150. Looking for a poke in the right direction but I think it's a no brainer.
Steveuk260.Esq Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 I change timing belt kit every 40,000 miles on my sti as the manual recommends it. I go for gates kits they are quality parts at reasonable prices.
Mr B Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Belt & pump, Dayco is part of same company who do Subaru OEM belts too. I only use ICP Dayco or Blueprint kits, not fan of gates myself. Quality belts would do 80k with ease, indeed hard working performance stuff needs doing quicker but the subaru UK service points on cambelts is ridiculously low. I think kevlar belt is waste of money on your car ... 1
Scoobyghost Posted January 16, 2015 Author Posted January 16, 2015 Just need the plugs and oil. Booked in for 1st of Feb.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now