Moss Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Also posted this in Outback Section.. Hi Guys, I have my Brothers 202 Subaru Outback AWD, it's done 57000 miles and I don't know if the Cam Belt has been changed; or even if it has a Cam belt or is it a Cam-Chian ?? Anyhow I wondered if it needs changing or not? and what's the average cost of changing the Cam Belt at a Subaru Dealership? Knowledgeable advise appreciated.. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Think yours is belts, one of the leggy owners will be able to confirm this, probably due a change soon if it is belts, Are you sitting down with a stiff drink ? Main dealer will charge between 800-1000 [emoji22] Independent garages will do it for half that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Wow, £800 to £1000?? I'd of thought compatible with other vehicles £180 to £250. I'm not paying £800 for a cam belt change. this needs more research, would need more than a stiff drink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSam Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I think they're due at about 60k? If you've got no knowledge of it being done it's definitely an idea to do it. It's not a cheap job on subaru's unfortunately, local independent specialists are normally best- much cheaper than a main dealer plus you've got someone that knows subarus inside out and backwards. I tend to think of of it this way... It's much cheaper to get a belt changed than have an engine rebuilt if the old one snaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 4 hours labour from a dealer plus parts, the kits can be bought from the likes of import car parts are a lot cheaper than oem, you've got to remember it's a quad cam flat engine so there's more pulleys to replace for a start, it can be done with the engine in situ I think the dealer would pull the rad for access which increases the cost etc etc. I paid 400 for mine doing least yours are a longer interval these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thanks for the advise Guy's, I think it's time to search for a Subaru Independent Specialist. Any know of a suitable Independent Specialist in South wales? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Subaru Dealer Abergavenny quoted me £269 . 45 for parts fitting and vat included.. Sounds good to me. Subaru 4U quoted £400.00 I'll get it done after Christmas.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Subaru Dealer Abergavenny quoted me £269 . 45 for parts fitting and vat included.. Sounds good to me. Subaru 4U quoted £400.00 I'll get it done after Christmas.. Sounds good! Don't actually know how much mine was on the Leggy the other week but that was a full kit not just a belt change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That dealer only changing belt, if change guide rollers & tensioner is way more than that. personally at 60K you can indeed only change belt if rest passes inspection then at next change do the lot. in US & OZ belt service is 105K (same belt/parts) as they couldn't pull the low service intervals as drivers do lot more mileage & use to domestic vehicle with 90K plus belt service points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Geoff & Mr B I believe it was a quote for belt and tensioners, £269.43. What would a full kit consist of?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 ^ 3 idlers 1 hydraulic tensioner & the belt. £45 for parts would cover belt only on a good day from a main dealer I would of thought ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moss Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 May be worth getting the rest done at the same time as the belt; i'll need to enquire about the total cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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