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Man i had some foo change my timing belt in my subaru and the timing belt broke less than a month after the warranty ended. So I had to get it done again. Super important thing to do with interference engine though
That ring of belt material on the idler *implies* an anti-skip plate was installed too tight and rubbing on the belt, but I don't see one over the crank. The DOHC engines have them in the corners of the timing guide. SOHC manual trans engines had one over the crank but auto trans had none. Never reuse an unknown mileage/history belt... And even then, if you've already got in apart, just replace it. (For what it's worth Subarus service interval is 105k miles or 105 months.)
Did you use a high quality timing belt? We had a 98 impreza 2.2 and put an aftermarket timing belt kit on it and the belt broke in 30k miles for no reason. Tensioner and pulleys were all fine.
I just did this. Most of the items Subaru said were "broken" were in fact, not broken. Some were just worn but still in good condition. They also wanted to replace my timing belt, the same one THEY REPLACED LAST YEAR.
I actually ordered an oem sti timing belt and have had no issues.
They want to charge me $2600 for a new timing belt, and they will also replace other belt and water pump. But $2600?! What the….
My Subaru WRX timing belt parts and labor cost me $850 cash at my trusted mechanic. I'm located in Toronto. This is expensive.
I just did the same job on my 2007 forester from the dealership, paid about the same amount, maybe a little more
Just for reference, I just had timing belt done on my daughter’s 2011 legacy at our indy mechanic:Labor: $531 replace timing belt with front engine oil seals and water pump, idlers, tension, upper radiator hose, l inner timing coverParts: approximately $800Total approximately $1350
Just had the same work done. Same car. I paid more, and I felt like I got a good deal.
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In March 2026, PartReview users have a mixed opinion of OEM Subaru timing belt.
PR Score — 58 out of 100, based on 12 reviews and 36 votes. 7 positive reviews, 0 neutral reviews, 5 negative reviews. Average rating — 3.3 (out of 5). Vote balance: 21 up, 15 down.
In the ranking of the best timing belt this part is at position 12, behind OEM Volvo and DAYCO , but ahead of OEM FORD and OEM Mazda.
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