How many miles are on the car? That is probably most important to know.
I am not sure if the Subaru Boxer engine is designed with "0" clearance like Honda engines. If it is, then it is very important, cause when the belt breaks, the values fall and are crushed by the pistons :eek3:
It is kind of the only way to kill a Honda engine.
If it is the original timing belt, definately change it. The expense of changing it now is much cheaper than the expense of rebuilding two heads (and possibly more damage)later
Do the belt. Subie engines DO have interferance heads and WILL bend valve and or punch holes in pistons if the belt breaks. Timing belts should be taken seriously. If service calls for 105k and you drive the least bit hard do it sooner. Services are for normal drivers who tend to not beat the car.
on a nice note.... it shouldnt cost much. my local mech quoted me for around 200 bucks, No I havent done it yet shhhhh.... dont tell any one LOL I think its good to pratice what you preach..... but i ran out of cash this month
the way i see it when it comes to timing belts i would just go OE that would be your best bet that way if it fails 9 times out of 10 if you put up enough of a fight the dealer will replace it for you. at least nissan does.
the way i see it when it comes to timing belts i would just go OE that would be your best bet that way if it fails 9 times out of 10 if you put up enough of a fight the dealer will replace it for you. at least nissan does.