adamcain1990 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 whats the best kit to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveuk260.Esq Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I personally go for gates if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Subaru . Rcm if u can afford it or planning big power, dayco or gates are well known Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay14 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Does the same kit fit all 2.0 turbo years and models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I'm not too sure. If you call icp he will be happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Not sure if mine was changed then but when we did my cambelt I have hydraulic tensioner. I'm my2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoobyghost Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 ive seen this any good http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330928171495?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 DOnt need to bother changing the water pump or the oil pump unless there broke. should save a few pennys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 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 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 so that link on eBay i sent was no good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 16, 2015 Author Share Posted April 16, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 ^ 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 with the eBay links one has heavy duty idler and the other one has heavy duty small idler what kit do i need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamcain1990 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Share Posted May 12, 2015 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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