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Since: Dec 16, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:55 am
Post subject: Replacing timing belt on `01 OBW
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Hello all,
A friend of mine, former service manager for the subaru dealership, has
offered to perform my 90,000 Subaru recommended service for me personally at
a significantly less charge than that of the dealership. The dealership
charges around $750 for the service. Even if this guy charges $300-$400
it'd be worth it. He's a computer customer of mine too so I do trust him
and his knowledge. When talking with him, he made mention that Subaru
recommends changing the timing belt at 105,000 mi OR 5years. Being that my
OBW only has 89,200 mi on it he suggested replacing it now while the engine
is partially lifted to perform the 90k service.
I saw on advanceautoparts.com that there are a few timing belts there for my
vehicle varying from a Goodyear timing belt at $41.99 upto a AE Clevite
Timing belt at $129.99. What are the recommendations when purchasing one?
What about sparkplugs? Are there any performance differences of the vehicle
when using different branded plugs? Some plugs offer copper cores. Others
have the "V" shaped ends that advertise greater/longer spark. Others offer
extreme performance, high performance, etc. Will any of these give me a few
extra HP to give the car a bit more 'pep' when going up a mountain? I don't
mind paying a bit more for this if it legitimately gets a few extra HP out
of the engine. Otherwise if it has such little or no performance impact at
all, then I don't see a reason for the high cost.
Thoughts or suggestions on this?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:55 am
Post subject: Re: Replacing timing belt on `01 OBW [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Bradley Walker wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> A friend of mine, former service manager for the subaru dealership, has
> offered to perform my 90,000 Subaru recommended service for me personally at
> a significantly less charge than that of the dealership. The dealership
> charges around $750 for the service. Even if this guy charges $300-$400
> it'd be worth it. He's a computer customer of mine too so I do trust him
> and his knowledge. When talking with him, he made mention that Subaru
> recommends changing the timing belt at 105,000 mi OR 5years. Being that my
> OBW only has 89,200 mi on it he suggested replacing it now while the engine
> is partially lifted to perform the 90k service.
>
> I saw on advanceautoparts.com that there are a few timing belts there for my
> vehicle varying from a Goodyear timing belt at $41.99 upto a AE Clevite
> Timing belt at $129.99. What are the recommendations when purchasing one?
> What about sparkplugs? Are there any performance differences of the vehicle
> when using different branded plugs? Some plugs offer copper cores. Others
> have the "V" shaped ends that advertise greater/longer spark. Others offer
> extreme performance, high performance, etc. Will any of these give me a few
> extra HP to give the car a bit more 'pep' when going up a mountain? I don't
> mind paying a bit more for this if it legitimately gets a few extra HP out
> of the engine. Otherwise if it has such little or no performance impact at
> all, then I don't see a reason for the high cost.
>
> Thoughts or suggestions on this?
>
> Brad
>
>
TRy www.subarugenuineparts.com for an OEM belt. They are a dealership
that offers discounted Sube parts on the Net. Jamie (Subiegalracing) is
the contact there if you want to email her about sparkplug
recommendations. Don't expect a performance increase other than new
plugs will be unworn of course. Platinum or iridium will last longer,
but probably not 'perform' better than copper.
Carl
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:55 am
Post subject: Re: Replacing timing belt on `01 OBW [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I would do the timing belt and water pump now considering the less
costly labor charge. I strongly recommend a genuine OEM belt as people
have had problems with after market belts. The general information on
this NG and my personal experience is the best spark plugs are NGKs in
copper or V-gap. My experience with the v-gap has been very good but,
noticed no difference over the std. copper. I would go with the V-gap
if you change plugs at 30,000 miles. If you want to run plug changing
out to 60,000+ then go NGK or Denso platinum. You will get no power
increase from any spark plug. I agree that www.Subarugenuineparts.com
is a great place to purchase parts. Ed
"Carl 1 Lucky Texan" wrote in message
> Bradley Walker wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> A friend of mine, former service manager for the subaru dealership,
>> has offered to perform my 90,000 Subaru recommended service for me
>> personally at a significantly less charge than that of the
>> dealership. The dealership charges around $750 for the service.
>> Even if this guy charges $300-$400 it'd be worth it. He's a
>> computer customer of mine too so I do trust him and his knowledge.
>> When talking with him, he made mention that Subaru recommends
>> changing the timing belt at 105,000 mi OR 5years. Being that my
>> OBW only has 89,200 mi on it he suggested replacing it now while
>> the engine is partially lifted to perform the 90k service.
>>
>> I saw on advanceautoparts.com that there are a few timing belts
>> there for my vehicle varying from a Goodyear timing belt at $41.99
>> upto a AE Clevite Timing belt at $129.99. What are the
>> recommendations when purchasing one? What about sparkplugs? Are
>> there any performance differences of the vehicle when using
>> different branded plugs? Some plugs offer copper cores. Others
>> have the "V" shaped ends that advertise greater/longer spark.
>> Others offer extreme performance, high performance, etc. Will any
>> of these give me a few extra HP to give the car a bit more 'pep'
>> when going up a mountain? I don't mind paying a bit more for this
>> if it legitimately gets a few extra HP out of the engine.
>> Otherwise if it has such little or no performance impact at all,
>> then I don't see a reason for the high cost.
>>
>> Thoughts or suggestions on this?
>>
>> Brad
>
> TRy www.subarugenuineparts.com for an OEM belt. They are a
> dealership that offers discounted Sube parts on the Net. Jamie
> (Subiegalracing) is the contact there if you want to email her about
> sparkplug recommendations. Don't expect a performance increase other
> than new plugs will be unworn of course. Platinum or iridium will
> last longer, but probably not 'perform' better than copper.
>
> Carl
>
>
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Replacing timing belt on `01 OBW [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks for the advice. I plan on doing plug changes every 30k simply
because I want my vehicle to last and be a good car. I also plan on having
the air filter, oil filter, cabin air filter and several other items changed
out entirely. Am I missing anything else that I should touch base on about
replacing? Good idea on the waterpump, I hadn't thought of that.
Brad
"Edward Hayes" wrote in message
>I would do the timing belt and water pump now considering the less costly
>labor charge. I strongly recommend a genuine OEM belt as people have had
>problems with after market belts. The general information on this NG and my
>personal experience is the best spark plugs are NGKs in copper or V-gap. My
>experience with the v-gap has been very good but, noticed no difference
>over the std. copper. I would go with the V-gap if you change plugs at
>30,000 miles. If you want to run plug changing out to 60,000+ then go NGK
>or Denso platinum. You will get no power increase from any spark plug. I
>agree that www.Subarugenuineparts.com is a great place to purchase parts.
>Ed >> Stay informed about: Replacing timing belt on `01 OBW |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Replacing timing belt on `01 OBW [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Bradley Walker wrote:
> Thanks for the advice. I plan on doing plug changes every 30k simply
> because I want my vehicle to last and be a good car. I also plan on having
> the air filter, oil filter, cabin air filter and several other items changed
> out entirely. Am I missing anything else that I should touch base on about
> replacing? Good idea on the waterpump, I hadn't thought of that.
>
> Brad
>
>
> "Edward Hayes" wrote in message
>
>
>>I would do the timing belt and water pump now considering the less costly
>>labor charge. I strongly recommend a genuine OEM belt as people have had
>>problems with after market belts. The general information on this NG and my
>>personal experience is the best spark plugs are NGKs in copper or V-gap. My
>>experience with the v-gap has been very good but, noticed no difference
>>over the std. copper. I would go with the V-gap if you change plugs at
>>30,000 miles. If you want to run plug changing out to 60,000+ then go NGK
>>or Denso platinum. You will get no power increase from any spark plug. I
>>agree that www.Subarugenuineparts.com is a great place to purchase parts.
>>Ed
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Don't tell Jamie I said this, but you can get a home A/C filter and cut
it up to make your own cabin air filter - that thing is $$$. check
www.cars101.com for instructions on changing it(IIRC). After you see it
- you will likely be able to fashion an acceptable one yourself. If
you're ordering from Jamie anyway - take a look at touch-up paint and
maybe some of the accessories like cargo nets, etc. Though I got my net
on Ebay for 1/3 new! w00t! I've read sometimes a local dealership might
match an online dealers prices.
Carl
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