Subaru Outback Timing Belt.

[sapelesam]

I have a 2006 Outback 3.0Rn that needs a timing (cambelt) belt change, before I contact the garage that services it, can anybody tell me which other parts should be replaced at the same time. I want to be fully informed before I book it in, knowledge is power.

[KJN]

Replace the water pump, thermostat and super coolant.

[Hymie]

Looking on AutoTrader the vehicle is worth £1,500 max, let’s say that a garage wants £500 for the work.

You don’t say whether the belt replacement is due to mileage or time interval; regardless, my advice would be to save yourself £500 and take the risk that the belt does not break over the next few years (given the value of the vehicle).

[tonyav]

KJN Replace the water pump, thermostat and super coolant.

Also new ( belt ) tensioners if you decide to have the cambelt changed.

[TWR]

You do not "Risk" not changing the T.Belt, that goes the car is scrap value.

[bhg481]

If you happen to be overtaking someone in the outside lane of a motorway at the time the belt snaps, you go to scrap value too.

[sapelesam]

Thanks to everbody who took the time to submit an answer, or comment. I had always thought the car had a timing chain but had seen a belt on the front of the engine, this turned out to be an ancilliaries belt and the car does have a chain which will last another 40000 miles. If anybody can find me a showroom condition Outback 3.0Rn for £1500 let me know, I'll buy it tomorrow.