timing belt renewal

[cragside]

having purchased subaru turbo some advice on renewal of timing belt would be helpful car has done 3000 miles in the last 3 years since new belt was fitted should i renew .

[Gambit]

3 years in dry storage wouldn't be a concern to me with 3000 miles. I would be more worried about getting the oil changed and break's/pads checked.

But if your worried about it you would not do any harm either

[cragside]

car has not been parked up only done 800 miles since last mot new discs and pads just been fitted told belt should be changed at every 45000 miles or 3 years car has been fully serviced from new at subaru dealer thanks for your previous reply

[Gambit]

No problem mate

It still wouldn't bother me aslong as it's been stored well. Sat under a tree or on the side of a road I would change it :)

But as I said before if you have any dout's best to change it, for own peace of mind.

[Jay762]

I would also check the brake calipers for the pistons being free - although the discs and pads are new - if it has been stood / used intermittantly, particularly with handbrake on, it is easy for a piston to sieze.

[Subaru Owners Club]

Welcome to the Subaru Owners Club!