How long does it take to replace a Subaru timing belt?
The nearest Subaru dealership quoted a time of 3 hours to replace the belt. Two other garages said the same thing. One garage said on a Subaru that’s a big job and would take about 13 hours.
Can I replace timing belt myself?
But if you are and you enjoy doing your own repairs or restorations then it’s something you can do yourself, and save on some big repair bills in the process. We’ll walk you through the process of replacing a timing belt and water pump step by step, starting with the tools you’ll need.
Does a Subaru Legacy have a timing belt?
Since 2013, all Subaru engines have been equipped with timing chains rather than belts – except for the high-performance Subaru WRX and WRX STI. For example, the 2011 Subaru Legacy requires timing belt inspection every 30,000 miles and timing belt replacement at 105,000 miles.
Is replacing a timing belt hard?
As long as you have the right tools the Timing Belt is not that hard of a job to do, just take your time and be careful. T.L. It’s not too difficult but plan on spending a few hours on it. You’re going to have to pull the water pump off at the same time so you might as well replace it while it’s off.
Do I need to change Subaru timing belt?
Subaru recommends that the belts be changed at 105,000 miles. Don’t wait, take your car to the mechanic next week, I’m serious. If the timing belt should fail, you will be looking at a major engine overhaul and at least a complete valve job.
Does Subaru Legacy have a timing chain or a belt?
Subaru Legacy cars with the EJ series of engines such as the EJ18, EJ20, EJ22 etc have a timing belt and cars with the FA20, FB25, EE20, EZ36 and EZ30 engines have a chain.
Should the timing belt be replaced?
If your car has a timing belt, it’s important that you inspect it regularly to ensure that it’s in proper working order. This small part is critical to your engine running properly, and if it breaks the results can be catastrophic. Your timing belt should be replaced every 50,000–70,000 miles, depending on your car’s make and model.
Do timing belts really break?
Timing belts break most often at start up and shut down of the engine, because that is often when the most tension is on the belt. If you have a non-interference engine, a broken belt is not really a big deal. You throw a new timing belt kit on it and keep driving.