Gregory Smith Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I am the first owner of a 02 Subaru Legacy GT/Limited w/ a 5 speed trans. The car has 109,000 miles on it and runs real well. I've done all the service on it except for the belts that I'm about to have replaced by a Subaru dealer in Wilkes-Barre. I'm getting 28 mpg driving the NE extension of the PA Turnpike from Mountaintop to Allentown on a daily basis. The reason I'm writing is to ask what I should expect when I get the timing belt replaced? How expensive will this be? Should I insist that the water pump be replaced? I would appreciate any advice you can offer? Thanks g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 It is several hours' work. Water pump and oil pump are not a bad idea since they will be right there. The thing that takes even more work is adjusting the valves, which is due pretty soon and is a completely different job then the belt.. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanders Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I had mine done recently. The regular 100K is supposed to run about $900. The belts alone ar over $100 for parts. With that mileage and you are happy with how it is driving I wouldn't have the valves adjusted. I have not had mine adjusted yet but really need to. If you are interested you might by a lightweight crank pulley not underdriven. This is supposed to allow the engine to rev a little quicker and it really won't cost much to install since they will be in there already. Ned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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