VolvoMatt Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Hi all. I'm Matt. I'm a Volvo addict. But I need AWD in winter and I don't care for newer Volvos, so I drive a '92 Legacy wagon. My wife and I are planning a trip in about a month, and not knowing maintenance history on this car, I'm thinking it'd be a good idea to do a timing belt/water pump kit before we go. Normally, not a part I'd skimp on, but OEM seems awful expensive. I can get aftermarket for about $150 (Rockauto), and it seems the sky is the limit. Any recommendations on brands for this specific kit? Or more importantly, brands to absolutely avoid? Thanks in advance for any tips!Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pginter96 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 (edited) I would recommend finding a kit with a replacement water pump, tensioner, and idlers. Its a fairly easy job to do. I'm assuming the car is a 2.2L? I just did one on a 97 2.2 a little over a week ago. I used a Dayco kit. The dayco kit was nice as it had timing marks on the belt itself, which is something the OEM does NOT have. EDIT: almost forgot... Welcome to Ultimate Subaru! Edited December 17, 2014 by pginter96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 E=bay motors lists kits for sale that include T/B, water pump, seals, and pulley/tensioners for a good price. I have one of these kits on my Outback for several years now, with no issues. Everything had a recognizable brand name. Not a bad way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolvoMatt Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Thanks, both of you! Very good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Gates is a well respected brand for these cars. Ebay, Amazon and roackauto all have similar prices. And x2 on the water pump. It's about $30. more and only a little extra time invested. If you weren't already aware - your motor in non interference so no risk in doing yourself. Easy job takes about 2 hours if you've worked on cars before but first time doing the job. There's a really good photo/writeup I can share if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdeadeye1 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I got my Gates Kit from rock auto. good price, trusted name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdeadeye1 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 If you do the timing belt,, Get an oil pump rebuild kit and do that too. Which might require a crank seal as well,, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Gates has good kits. I think amazon had the cheapest price on the gates kit. eBay has some decent kits as well. I like the MizumoAuto kits with the Aisin water pump. It comes with an OE style rubber coated metal gasket. You get all of the front oil seals with the kit as well. Whatever you get make sure it has the new tensioner pulley, all 3 idlers, and the water pump. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolvoMatt Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Gates is a well respected brand for these cars. Ebay, Amazon and roackauto all have similar prices. And x2 on the water pump. It's about $30. more and only a little extra time invested. If you weren't already aware - your motor in non interference so no risk in doing yourself. Easy job takes about 2 hours if you've worked on cars before but first time doing the job. There's a really good photo/writeup I can share if you'd like. Thanks! I'd love to see any photo/writeup you know of. I'm an experienced shade tree guy, and the job doesn't scare me in the least, but good to have any and all info going in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 http://www.rs25.com/forums/f105/t154453-diy-sohc-timing-belt-change-w-pics.html This writeup got me through my first 2 timing jobs before I could do it by memory. It's as easy as it looks. The crank pulley can be stubborn but starter bump method works just fine. I know there are a few good youtube videos on the subject as well. I think MilesFox has one somewhere for the 2.2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 If you do the timing belt,, Get an oil pump rebuild kit and do that too. Which might require a crank seal as well,, . He will want to replace the crank seal. But the Oil pump does not need a "rebuild" kit. The pump has one o-ring that seals it at the rear.....and unless it's leaking between the block and pump no reason to take it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) definitely do the cam and crank seals while in there. most of the "kits" will have the seals included. an added tip for replacing the seals - break the cam bolts loose BEFORE pulling the timing belt/tensioner off. I have used the MizumoAuto kits from ebay many times with no issues, on my 90 wagon (x2), on the other half's 90 sedan, and on my 95 wagon...all with the same motor you have. Edited December 20, 2014 by heartless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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