whats the best kit to buy

I went with the dayco belt and pump package that icp sell. Some guys go for the gates belt. I've got no opinion either way as I'm sure they're both as good as each other in all fairness.

I personally go for gates if possible.

Subaru . Rcm if u can afford it or planning big power, dayco or gates are well known

Does the same kit fit all 2.0 turbo years and models?

I'm not too sure. If you call icp he will be happy to help.

Think the main difference in a full kit is that pre 97 ish have a hydraulic tensioner and later versions have a spring loaded tensioner .

If you have a look on importcarparts website they'll have the right type listed for your year/model

Not sure if mine was changed then but when we did my cambelt I have hydraulic tensioner. I'm my2000

If I remember rightly yours had a mixture of later black plastic and early cast cam pulleys so had possibly been apart before ghost .

I might be wrong about the dates on the tensioner change though as it's only what I've been told .

I've only worked on a v1's (cast cam pulleys) and v3's (plastic cam pulleys) which both had the early hydraulic tensioners

Yeah you did say it was a mix match but there's no history of any engine work and its quite extensive. That's not to say it didn't happen.

ICP kits with dayco belt are superb, all bearings & tensioner are same as original.

Dayco is part of company that does subaru OEM belts. Water pumps from ICP are also top quality Jap.(Aisin normally)

Second option is ADL Blueprint kits/pump.

ive seen this any good 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330928171495?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

DOnt need to bother changing the water pump or the oil pump unless there broke. should save a few pennys

Grahame goode is a reputable company but it doesn't mention whether the idlers and tensioner are oe subaru .

Have you had a look at icp belt kits ?

As they're about the cheapest prices for new subaru stuff .

As for my personal preferance i went for the gates kevlar belt and the rcm modified oil pump which is the same size with a uprated pressure relase valve .

What did the rac man have to say ,Has the head gasket gone then bud ?

no i aint are the icp belts kits on ebay if so can you send links for the parts etc

they are replacement OE equivalent

 

im going to call them at the weekend

Here's a link to their site and the kits they do

http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts?page=1&cat=96⊂=183&sec=349&var=25&dc=0&gen=&searchKey=&searchPart=

You're better off phoning them and speaking to luke (if possible) he's very helpful and sometimes give a discount for buying a few bits at once

so that link on ebay i sent was no good

I've never bought from them my self just heard good feedback of them so couldn't comment from personal experience . Most people I know use cosworth or rcm if looking to upgrade their oil pumps but that doesn't mean they're no good

just for a peace of mind think i will use the gates kit plus the rcm oil pumps

what size will i need for the oil pump

what kit will i need

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza-STi-00-02-GATES-Timing-Belt-Kit-HEAVY-DUTY-SMALL-IDLER-Bugeye-V7-/271691384699?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Car+Make%3ASubaru|Model%3AImpreza|Cars+Year%3A2001|Plat_Gen%3AGD%2C+GG|Cars+Type%3A2.0+WRX+Turbo&hash=item3f4211877b

 

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Impreza-STi-00-02-GATES-Cam-Timing-Belt-Kit-Water-Pump-HEAVEY-DUTY-IDLER-/351242683345?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&fits=Car+Make%3ASubaru|Model%3AImpreza|Cars+Year%3A2001|Plat_Gen%3AGD%2C+GG|Cars+Type%3A2.0+WRX+Turbo&hash=item51c7b203d1

^ which kit depends if want water pump, one with - one without

As for oil pumps I think you best just swapping the the prv plunger for a custom fully smooth plunger over rcm/ggr pump housings.

The rcm oil pump I'm running is just a standard subaru one with uprated prv fitted by rcm . as I didn't want to increase oil pressure with a larger pump ,just have piece of mind that it's less likely to fail .

I probably could have fitted a uprated prv myself but the rcm one was brand new and only cost £100 .

As someone was selling their build parts due to a change in direction with their build

with the ebay links one has heavy duty idler and the other one has heavy duty small idler what kit do i need 

with the ggr oil pump heres some info on it

will it be any good

 

Genuine Subaru Impreza oil pump which has been modified by our GGR fully trained motorsport techinicians.Subaru Impreza engine failures are often caused by poor lubrication, and it is our opinion that the oil pump design is a possible cause. I.E. The pressure releif valve sticking.
It is also regarded as a must have modification enhancement with any Impreza rebuild or just peace of mind.This oil pump incorporates a number of subtle modifications, solving these problems.We use a Brand New Genuine Subaru oil pump and our in-house GGR Motorsport Technicians fit an improved pressure relief valve