02 Impreza Outback Sport

[toughluck]

I have an 02 Impreza OBS with around 180,000 on it and I bought it used, have no idea if the timing belt has been changed. And everyone is telling me I need to change it if I havent. Is there any way to tell? Nothing about it on the carfax. Is it expensive to have done?

[Bubba02sti]

it can be costly... and at 180k even if it has been done its supposed to be done every 100k... so I would say yes... to check it pull the timing cover off and inspect the belt for any missing teeth fraying cracks things of those nature... but still... I would just replace it... the belt on the 02's are about 130 i think and then the labor varies on places that you take it too... however i would say $300 for the belt and having it installed would be in the neighborhood

[Rallyme02]

i took my cover off theres like 4 bolts and it looked newer no cracks teeth missing i was very happy, its not a easy job on subies!!!!

[wolfman79]

Do not rely on visual inspection only with timing belts. If in doubt replace it. Timing belt is a lot cheaper and simpler than having one break and wiping out your valvetrain.

[rollo]

Do not rely on visual inspection only with timing belts. If in doubt replace it. Timing belt is a lot cheaper and simpler than having one break and wiping out your valvetrain.

+1.. I'd hate to have that in the back of my mind the whole time I was driving the car.

Haven't seen you around for a while Wolfman, good to have you back.