Timing belt replacement, and what else...???

[PomBstard]

I put this in GG originally, but probably better placed here...

The time has come to get the timing belt done on the Forester. It’s a 2007 model that we’ve had from new, and have no intention of selling it. With that in mind, I’m thinking that it might be a good idea to get other bits done as part of the same job, but what else? Water pump will be done anyway.

I’ve only needed to get this work done on two other cars in the past, and as I was selling them shortly after, they were just belt and water pump jobs. Tensioners have been suggested, and apparently there’s a couple of oil seals that are easier to get at with the belt out of the way.

Any other stuff people get done at the same time??

[PomBstard]

Thanks for that lot - just the sort of info I was after

[PomBstard]

Got that little lot done over the last two days, to which I also added...

New plugs
Air filter
Fuel filter
Engine oil
Gearbox oil
Diff oil
Brake fluid
Coolant (obvs...)

Not sure if its psychological, but it does feel a bit sharper now.

Total came in at around 50% of market value of the car and it'll need new brake pads in a few months, plus the clutch is starting to feel a bit stiff. Having said that, other than the AC kit needing to be replaced, it's cost just servicing for the last eight and a half years, so if it keeps that record up until 2024 I shall be happy