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Yes I changed the water pump. Not sure why it would be so obvious and then go away ...

Hi All - Replaced timing belts, idler , tensioner etc. Drove the car 300 miles and let it sit for a day.Got back in and heard a distinctive hi pitched whine, lower at idle higher at speed coming from engine. Not discernable at freeway speed (too high pitched?). Got back in the car the following day and didnt hear the noise. The noise was way too obvious to be "normal". If I knew more I might suspect a problem with the alternator...but then it could be any of the other items replaced? Any thoughts would be most welcome!

Hi All - 2009 Outback - I am replacing timing belt and water pump. Does anyone have any experience with after market timing belts? I have heard to use only Subaru water pump, but have also been told that the after market timing belt manufacturer is also the Subaru supplier. Any thoughts? Thanks!

That is the case. Thank you Subaru Fanatic!

2009 Outback. I am having a local repair shop evaluate torn boots. I need to decide whether to replace the whole axel or just the boots, and whether to use OEM or MWE axels. Any thoughts?

I am having a local repair shop evaluate whether to replace axels, boots, or both, and may need to choose OEM or after market axel. Good Bad or Ugly experiences with MWE axels or just go with OEM?