Hi I am about the get a 97 outback sport with 71000 miles on it and wanted to start figuring how much it would cost to have a timing belt replaced.

 

Thanks,

Greg

dealer quoted by cousing $599...or was it $699 for the belt only. independent will probably be $300-$500. mostly depends on parts costs and what all you do.

 

you should really have the entire timing belt components replaced. the bearings and pulleys are 10+ years old. there are ebay kits available that include the belt and all the pulleys/tensioners.

Yeah I was planning on having all the components changed when I had the belt done. I have never delt with a timing belt in any of my previous cars and I am trying to get as much information as I can.

Greg

Blue was 650 last time i think, but that included everything.

 

nipper

First question.

 

Is the baffle plate/oil seperator plate leaking?

 

If you don't know what that is I suggest you do some research here.

 

If it is leaking the only thing that makes sense is pulling the engine.

 

I usually figure about 1,500 when I do a 2.5 but that includes head gaskets, getting heads checked, valve cover gaskets, cam/crank seals, reseal baffle plate,plugs,TB, accessory belts,etc.

 

2.2's don't need the HG's but if the baffle plate is leaking the engine will need pulled which adds a lot of labor.

 

GG is correct - replace everything that touches that belt - the failure of any component leads to the same result. Although a lot of folks skimp on the first TB change it seems. I know - I buy them when they have a failure.

 

I believe that engine has the cam O rings - do them too. I'd do plugs while I was at it. Cam/crank seals if leaking or not brown, etc.

 

It's not that hard to do yourself if it's just the TB and components.

 

Are you north, east, south, or west of the city? If north or east I may be able to recommend some places by PM.

 

Dave