Chain or Belt ?

**09bluewrx** · 03-07-2013 12:59 PM

Does the new 2013 WRX STi have timing chains or belts ?

**06wrx4me** · 03-07-2013 01:06 PM

belt

2014 2.0l-t wrx/sti should have chain.

**Kwrxp** · 03-07-2013 02:36 PM

Yes, sadly it is a belt.

**zax** · 03-07-2013 02:47 PM

Womp womp womp. 105k maintenance for the loss

**2000gm** · 03-08-2013 12:00 PM

How big of a job is the timing belt on these motors? ('13 WRX) I've never owned anything with one before, but I know on some cars it's not all that big of a job and on others it's a pretty monstrous task.

It's a job I'm pretty sure I'll hand the car over to the dealer for, but I'm just wondering how much lube I should bring with me.....

**zax** · 03-08-2013 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by 2000gm

How big of a job is the timing belt on these motors? I've never owned anything with one before, but I know on some cars it's not all that big of a job and on others it's a pretty monstrous task.

It's a job I'm pretty sure I'll hand the car over to the dealer for, but I'm just wondering how much lube I should bring with me.....

I would pay for a shop to perform this install, since the first thing an informed potential buyer will ask you is "proof of the timing belt maintenance" when you decide to sell your car. If performed by a dealer, the install is typically approx. $1000 (+/-$150), but most [non-dealer] shops quote 5 hours of shop time to perform the maintenance. If you purchase the Gates OEM replacement kit, you can sneak by spending about $750-800.

**Ruh Roh** · 03-08-2013 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by zax

I would pay for a shop to perform this install, since the first thing an informed potential buyer will ask you is "proof of the timing belt maintenance" when you decide to sell your car. .

^^^^+1

**SD_GR** · 03-08-2013 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by 2000gm

How big of a job is the timing belt on these motors?

On my older Impreza I spent ~$500 in parts or so and a weekend with a friend to DIY it. Worth doing it yourself if you can. By rights, I can't, but I managed to do so anyway. If there is any doubt, there is no doubt, pay double that and have someone do it.

**06wrx4me** · 03-08-2013 10:04 PM

To get a better idea on what's involved there is a link in my sig.

**nsibanez** · 03-09-2013 03:49 PM

its not too bad. a few hours of labor. but id recommend replacing everything since everything replace anyway. all your belts, water pump, exchange your coolant, and replace the idler pulleys

**2.0Rs** · 03-14-2013 02:45 PM

$1000 for a dealer to perform a timing belt change? Where are you getting quotes from? The job pays 3.5 hrs, tensioner is $150, belt 200 something?

**michaelwfox** · 03-14-2013 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by 2.0Rs

$1000 for a dealer to perform a timing belt change? Where are you getting quotes from? The job pays 3.5 hrs, tensioner is $150, belt 200 something?

Subaru prices....duuhhhh

**2.0Rs** · 03-14-2013 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by michaelwfox

Subaru prices....duuhhhh

I work for a dealer so mine is a more accurate type of pricing....duuuhhhh.

**zax** · 03-14-2013 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by 2.0Rs

$1000 for a dealer to perform a timing belt change? Where are you getting quotes from? The job pays 3.5 hrs, tensioner is $150, belt 200 something?

+ Water pump, gaskets, etc.

I was quoted about $1100 by the Subaru Dealership here. Anyhow, the gates kit is about $380 for the belt, tensioner, and water pump (+ shipping). That's quite a decent deal. Most shops around here want 5 hours of labor = $500. A conservative estimate is $880.