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This is a discussion on 99000 miles almost time for a timing belt change. within the General Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Accidents. forums, part of the Tech & Modifying & General Repairs category; Any suggestions on what timing belt kit i should get? (preferably with waterpump, and pullys included). I have an 06 ...

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    99000 miles almost time for a timing belt change.

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    Any suggestions on what timing belt kit i should get? (preferably with waterpump, and pullys included). I have an 06 wrx 99000 miles.

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    The Gates timing belt kit are known to be good: Gates Timing Belts

    The Timing Belt service should be performed as close to 105,000 miles as possible.
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    +1 for Gates. PM the vendors on this board for a best price.

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    I used Gates and liked everything except their gaskets. I used dealer water pump and thermostat gaskets.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SD_GR View Post
    I used Gates and liked everything except their gaskets. I used dealer water pump and thermostat gaskets.
    My mechanic recommended the same thing, says his 2.2 would leak with everything else.

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