Hi everyone,

From forester to Impreza

I have bought Impreza 2.0r my 07 . Car has only 45k miles . I have checked all invoices and I spot that timing belt was replaced at 40k but looks like only belt (only £70 belt).

My question is. Do I need replace complete timing belt at 60k ?

 

 

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it is considered a good idea to change water pump and belt tensioners when replacing belt because access is easy while belt is off. I personally wouldn't change until this new belt is around 40 to 50k (sooner than normal for water pump change at around 80k) unless you hear bearing noise from tensioners or water pump in the meantime. if the belt change was done professionally I would assume these where checked for smooth operation at that time.

50K/5yrs is the schedule and they do that easily (same parts in USA do 105K as legal requirement is over 100K for cars sold in USA)

The water pump has no need be changed if visually good and bearing  physically feels good, the oem pump is superb quality and you likely throwing a better part away than a new replacement unless high end or oem japan part . On higher mileage of 140K plus or track cars ect then a pump can be good idea but low mileage it generally wasteful and a negative benefit if using european pattern parts .

It pretty normal only do a belt on first change, second interval more likely need idlers and maybe tensioner if not passing visual and bench tests .
We ONLY use Japan oem idlers tensioners, oem dayco or blueprint belts .
 

Thanks for info.


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