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1 more addition to the list. I added a tensioner which we forgot. That's a $105 addition to the list of parts. I'm up to $420 in parts for a timing belt. I hope I'm not being to cautious. I guess there could be worse things. Ciao!

Thanks Jamal. I am actually working with subarugenuineparts.com for these parts. I also added valve cover gaskets to the list as I'm going to check valve clearance and I'll add all the little gaskets/seals for bolts/spark plugs.

I did buy the car from a scooby doo dealer and they did all the work on the car. They said their system is not connected to the corporate Subaru system so their records aren't accessible everywhere. I don't know if this is true or not. They did provide all service records for the car since new that were performed at the dealership. I see an "all belt" replacement done at 80K but the price doesn't look like the timing belt was included. I'll try my.subaru.com and see what I come up with. I'm getting about 313.21 for all of the parts. Here is the working parts list so far. Timing Belt 13028AA21B accessory drive belts 73323AC000 & 809218260 water pump and gasket 21111AA110 & 21114AA051 front cam seals 806732150 oil pump o-ring 10991AA001 front crank seal 806733030 timing belt idlerS - 13085AA060 (W/TEETH) 13073AA190 13073AA142

I have already ordered all four zinc plated rotors drilled/slotted with semi-metallic pads for $210 off of http://www.r1concepts.com. It just seemed like a deal I couldn't beat. I'm not a racer so it shouldn't be a problem. I just want rotors that will last a little longer than OEM as my research is telling me there is a history of brake issues with this car. Good call on checking valve clearance. I'll add the valve cover gaskets and bolt hole washers to my list. Is the geared tooth idler in my list already or is this another idler. Based on your post and the part price I would say that this is one I missed. I'll just add it. The brake pedal is a bit flat/soft right now. I may have to investigate this a bit after the timing belt is done. Here's the list again... timing belt $70 accessory drive belts $35 for both water pump and gasket $75 front cam seals $5 each (two total) oil pump o-ring, $3 front crank seal $4 timing belt idler $105 thermostat/gasket $15 geared tooth/idler near water pump $60 valve cover gaskets, spark plug hole seals, bolt hole washers $60 wow, that's a lot of mulah. ~$500 in parts I'm sure it's going to be worth it for the peace of mind. I have a guy that I may use for labor. He'll charge $200 for everything which isn't bad at all.

I hope that you are right about the possibility of going 120K without breakage. I'm going to put this high on the priority list after I get the warped rotors replaced with slotted/drilled ones. I'll call my local dealer and see what they have to offer for pricing. I'll ask for prices for my EJ25 Phase II. I'll get the list of part numbers when I place my order and post it to this thread so a parts list is available for all. I'm going to ask for prices on: timing belt accessory drive belts water pump and gasket front cam seals oil pump o-ring, front crank seal timing belt idler thermostat/gasket Does this list sound accurate? I'll refresh my coolant, replace hoses while I'm in there, and also do the thermostat. Thanks

Thanks for the responses. I have sent off requests for part quotes to the list of subaru parts dealers. I believe that all of the belts, but timing belt as far as I could tell, have been changed last year based on the records that I have. The original owner that traded the car had all service done at the dealership so I'm pretty sure that the service would have been noted. It kills me that the dealer stated that the timing belt would not have to be changed until 120K miles. It may have been a sale rep that didn't know or they were just trying to trap me in. Oh well. Thanks!

Howdy folks. This is my first post so be easy on me. :-\ Here's the situation... I just picked up a 2001 Outback Limited Sedan (2.5L) with 107K. The maintenance records do not show any timing belt work done on the car as of yet. I believe the change is recommended at 120K miles (please correct me if I'm wrong). Q... What is the school of thought for Subarus regarding when to change these belts? Is this an interference engine? I'm inclined to get it changed ASAP as I'm a bit paranoid. Dave