subeman90 Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 popped the cover off the DS t-belt area to look at the belt and I found that the belt isn't cracked that I can see but it has rub marks on the top side of the belt. The belt definatly looks like it has been there a little while but I am really unsure of just how long. I saw a line going across the top of the belt so I figured it is an alignment mark but the wear on the top has me puzzled. Do you all think this sounds normal? Replace or let it ride for a little while? I don't know any history of the car and I have only had it about 1300 miles. I want the thing to be dead a$$ reliable for the winter so..... what would you do? I really don't want to pony up the $$$ if I don't have to... Car is the impreza in the sig. (since it is the only thing I have that has a t-belt on it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 1) Numerous testimonies here and on alt.auto.subaru of belts looking like new except where they are broken. So a good looking belt (no cracks, etc.) is not necessarily to be trusted. 2) The coolant pump is driven by the back of the belt. So maybe the pump is beginning to show some resistance and/or the belt tension is weakening and it's slipping at the pump... or the belt has been there quite a while. I would replace that belt and the pump, the crank and cam seals and reseal the oil pump. Also have a good look at idlers and at the tensionner. My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Wow, you might have checked that belt at just the right time! I agree with frag that it could be early sign of water pump problem. Probably the perfect time to do the front end overhaul. How many miles on the car? Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 car has 137k on it. I hate to say it but I think you guys are most likely right... uggghhhh:banghead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svxpert Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 <<car has 137k on it. I hate to say it but I think you guys are most likely right... uggghhhh:banghead:>> bring it over to my shop in NJ. I only charge $250 for a timing belt service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted September 6, 2005 Author Share Posted September 6, 2005 is that with new cam/crank seals, waterpump, thermostat, and new fluid? The thing that sucks is that it needs atleast 1 wheelbearing and with all the noise it makes...2 is a very realistic possability. Thank God i have some subaru bucks to help lessen the blow a little.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 You going to do the work yourself, or a shop? I just did one on a turbo legacy in about 2 hours....and let me tell you the turbo legacy motor is a major pain compared to the non-turbo motors. Plus this one was greasey as hell, and complete disaster. It's not that hard to do. Here's some pics of a shredded timing belt caused by an idler gear seizing. http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8080/subaru/images/shreddedtbelt/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 I am going to look into having a shop do the work. The issue that the one board member had where he broke the tensioner mount scared me a little to be honest.... that and the fact that I don't even have a shread of time to do it. not to mention that lately everything I do to the soobs takes 3x as long as it should for really no reason other than sucking really badly.... I got a quote from becker in allentown and one from steve moyer. i am leaning toward moyer baised on what was said by another board member. I am not even going to offer the job to Lancaster Co. Motors...I've been rubbed the wrong way there for the last time now. I'd call and complain but they really don't give a sh#& so why should I.... (can't tell that I am a little frustrated with them ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I had mine done at steve moyer....they do all the work for the subarus at my uncle's company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svxpert Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 timing belt, cam/crank seals, waterpump, thermostat, and new fluid. $400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 not too shabby.....let me think about that.... where is your shop at??? I know NJ but otherwise???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svxpert Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 south jersey. about 10 minutes from philly. go here: http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/ if you need references. i'm always doing someone's SVX here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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