99 forester timing belt change

LIFTED · Post by **LIFTED** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:40 pm

Hi Guys

I've been looking at a 99 Forester to buy with 130k any idea when the timing belt has to be changed at? I've read 105 000km in aus but 100000 miles in USA

hydrowill · Post by **hydrowill** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 1:46 pm

Pretty sure It is every 100,000kms. Thats what it is for an ej25 anyway.

Post by **Alex** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:01 pm

100k for all subas with belts

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thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 6:56 pm

for some reason unknown the US service intervals for there timing belts are longer. but yes 100,000ks in aus

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:01 pm

Nah 125,000kms it is supposed to be changed at.
Gen 4 Liberty is 125,000kms
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AP

Post by **Alex** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 7:15 pm

Every 100k service I've seen for a subaru involves timing belt

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LIFTED · Post by **LIFTED** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:50 pm

Ok Thanks I pick up my new Foz tomorrow It hasn't had the belt done and it has 130k on the clock so I guess I'd better get it done real quick.
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NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Fri Jan 11, 2013 11:51 pm

Not sure what year it changed but the early engines are 100K km/ 4 years & after I think '04-'05 changed to 125K km/ 5 years. & yes, USDM t-belt interval is longer for the same engine...go figure!

Anyway, LIFTED, a '99 Foz is definitely 100,000km. Be sure to check the t-belt has been done. At the 200,000km service you should get the water pump, idler pulley, etc done as well as the t-belt.

130K km is pretty low mileage for a '99, but still be sure to check its been serviced regularly. A 3rd party vehicle inspection is always a good idea (RACV/ VACC/ NRMA,etc)

EDIT: just saw your post...dont risk the t-belt going, get it done ASAP...pistons & valves dont like shaking hands lol

ORIGINALRS · Post by **ORIGINALRS** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:13 am

MY06 onwards have the 125k/5yr intervals, all earlier models are 100k/4 year. If a car is 05 build but has a "6" (or higher) before the last "g" in the vin, it will be the 125k belt change.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 9:20 am

ORIGINALRS wrote:MY06 onwards have the 125k/5yr intervals, all earlier models are 100k/4 year. If a car is 05 build but has a "6" (or higher) before the last "g" in the vin, it will be the 125k belt change.

Ah that explains the confusion!
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AP

LIFTED · Post by **LIFTED** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:44 am

Got the car and the service history Last service they recommended timing belt change at 130k but 130k service not done yet. Yes manual says 100 000km

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sun Jan 13, 2013 3:10 pm

LIFTED wrote:Got the car and the service history Last service they recommended timing belt change at 130k but 130k service not done yet. Yes manual says 100 000km

I'd be getting the belt done ASAP. The cost of a cam belt kit and labour is not worth putting off for the sake of a few dollars. A new engine (required after snapping a cam belt in this model of subi) is not worth the risk IMO.

Do the water pump while your in there too

Cheers

Bennie

LIFTED · Post by **LIFTED** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:39 pm

OK I'm not going to drive it until I get the new timing belt.
If I get the belt done at 130k then I wouldn't need to get it changed until 230k. So... should I get the water pump and belt tensioner's done at this 130k or the next 230k timing belt change?

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 6:56 am

Yeah, that interval period is not a guarantee either. You'll find belts come with a 40,000km warranty on the box you generally toss. And you will get many Japanesey cars of the 80's tear up 250,000km without a belt change coz sold before 100,000km service, next buyer on a budget .....Know of one fleet operator reduced all their Landcruisers from 100,000 to 80,000 due to one belt letting go in an awkward spot and the resulting damage to 24 valves ?

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:48 pm

LIFTED wrote:should I get the water pump and belt tensioner's done at this 130k or the next 230k timing belt change?

I'd get them both done now...its only a small extra cost, but if it needs doing later its almost as expensive as doing the whole t-belt again! Consider it cheap insurance for your engine & your wallet...good peace of mind

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:55 pm

NachaLuva wrote:I'd get them both done now...its only a small extra cost, but if it needs doing later its almost as expensive as doing the whole t-belt again! Consider it cheap insurance for your engine & your wallet...good peace of mind

I couldn't agree more! If you do this it's set and forget, if not you'll be wondering when things are going to to pear shaped...

Cheers

Bennie

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:39 am

I've had timing belts snapping before its due!! (once was 20,000kms which was due at 60,000kms!!!!) just the matter of oil and other materials in that area, some are lucky to last beyond the due!
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AP