Hawkeye cambellt change
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Whenever you do a cambelt on a scoob it's a good idea to change the idler pulley and cambelt tensioner as a matter of course. Just standard stuff.
IMHO it's a good idea to buy yourself the cambelt, idler pulley and belt tensioner, oil and filter plus anything else you want changed prior to getting a garage to do the job. Then all you're paying for is labour. They shouldn't charge the earth because the engine doesn't have to come out to do a cambelt.
IMHO it's a good idea to buy yourself the cambelt, idler pulley and belt tensioner, oil and filter plus anything else you want changed prior to getting a garage to do the job. Then all you're paying for is labour. They shouldn't charge the earth because the engine doesn't have to come out to do a cambelt.
Too late I'm sure but all the bits here for £180+
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts.asp?cat=96&a...
http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts.asp?cat=96&a...
After 30K miles it's not that common to have noisy rollers, i'm sure it happens but pretty rarely. I'm not saying that isn't the case in your situation but generally even after 50K miles they aren't particularly noisy but get changed as a matter of course anyway when you're doing a cambelt which is absolutely fine.
I'm surprised you're having the cambelt done after 30K miles. Normally it's 50K miles and 100K miles.
Are you having the work done with a reputable Subaru specialist or main stealership??
I'm surprised you're having the cambelt done after 30K miles. Normally it's 50K miles and 100K miles.
Are you having the work done with a reputable Subaru specialist or main stealership??
Good luck with it. I hope they do a good job for you.
Perhaps next time from a cost point of view you might have a look at a reputable Subaru Specialist. They'll save you a packet and will do a cracking good job every bit as good if not better than a stealership.
A reputable specialists stamp in your service book from an enthusiasts point of view is worth more than a stealership stamp every time. Every specialist i know is made up of subaru enthusiasts who have a passion for these cars. They tend to go the extra mile for customers, will generally bend over backwards to make sure you're happy, and do a bang on proper job every time.
It's a different experience.
Perhaps next time from a cost point of view you might have a look at a reputable Subaru Specialist. They'll save you a packet and will do a cracking good job every bit as good if not better than a stealership.
A reputable specialists stamp in your service book from an enthusiasts point of view is worth more than a stealership stamp every time. Every specialist i know is made up of subaru enthusiasts who have a passion for these cars. They tend to go the extra mile for customers, will generally bend over backwards to make sure you're happy, and do a bang on proper job every time.
It's a different experience.
ScoobieWRX said:
Whenever you do a cambelt on a scoob it's a good idea to change the idler pulley and cambelt tensioner as a matter of course. Just standard stuff.
IMHO it's a good idea to buy yourself the cambelt, idler pulley and belt tensioner, oil and filter plus anything else you want changed prior to getting a garage to do the job. Then all you're paying for is labour. They shouldn't charge the earth because the engine doesn't have to come out to do a cambelt.
Any idea if Subaru change the idler pulley and cambelt tensioner under the recommended service routine?IMHO it's a good idea to buy yourself the cambelt, idler pulley and belt tensioner, oil and filter plus anything else you want changed prior to getting a garage to do the job. Then all you're paying for is labour. They shouldn't charge the earth because the engine doesn't have to come out to do a cambelt.
I'm looking to buy a WRX that is due a cambelt change and the garage have agreed to do it, but only what is on the recommended routine, with anything extra being at my cost.
If it isn't included, is it worth including or not and if so, how much extra should I expect to pay?
Your average Subaru dealer charges between £500-£650+vat for a cambelt service. It doesn't take long to do and cambelts are no more than £50-£60 new. I don't know if they do them or not officially at the first cambelt change or if they advise you to, you'll have to ask however, if they don't change both the idler and tensioner at that time for the money they charge, IMHO they aren't doing a proper job.
Your average man in the street mechanic with a workshop manual could probably do it in 4-6hrs. A subaru mechanic should be able to do it in 2-3hrs all in.
Go and see a specialist for a quote as well.
Your average man in the street mechanic with a workshop manual could probably do it in 4-6hrs. A subaru mechanic should be able to do it in 2-3hrs all in.
Go and see a specialist for a quote as well.
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