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01-13-2020, 01:39 PM | #1 |
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Timing Belt Replacement Check List, am I missing anything?
Hey guys,
I just bought a 2011 WRX Hatback with 154k miles. I have been trying to reach out to get the service history but no luck.. So seeing as the timing belt may be WELL overdue I decided to go and do this while im installing some other mods. Can anyone let me know if i'm missing anything or if theres something I should add while im getting it done anyways I would really appreciate it. Heres the list: -GDT Cylinder 4 cooling mod -IAG Air Oil Separator install -Gates Timing Belt kit with Water Pump -Gates super strong alternator and powersteering belt -OEM Thermostat w/ Gasket -Valve cover gaskets replaced -Cam Seal x2? I have read other posts where people have recommended replacing the Crank Seal, I just had my rear main seal replaced when I did the clutch job 1k miles ago, Is this the same seal? Thanks to all
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01-13-2020, 02:07 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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RMIC
Location: Denver
Vehicle:2001 2.5RS Black Diamond Pearl |
If the cam/crank seals aren't leaking, there's no reason to change them. Does that kit come with new idler pulleys?
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01-13-2020, 04:15 PM | #3 |
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01-20-2020, 12:31 PM | #4 |
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Should be good to go
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01-20-2020, 01:03 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: Aug 2015
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TXIC
Location: Texas
Vehicle:2011 Impreza WRX Satin White Pearl |
I probably wouldn't have gone with the racing Gates Timing Belt just the regular one. I would recommend an OEM water pump also.
Just did mine last month. No issues so far. |
01-25-2020, 12:01 AM | #6 |
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Location: Oly
Vehicle:98 My FMIC Is bigger than yours. |
Yup, skip the racing timing belt. And make sure you get the Japanese kit not the Chinese kit. And so much yes to OE water pump, although I wouldn't balk too much at a japanese manufactured one.
I've seen more cheap aftermarket water pumps fail at 30-40k miles than OE water pumps failing at 200k. |
01-25-2020, 06:20 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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TXIC
Location: Houston TX
Vehicle:2011 WRX Blue Mica |
Don't see an A/C belt in the list. Is it in the Gates kit? If not replace it unless you are doing without A/C.
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01-26-2020, 10:10 AM | #8 |
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Vehicle:2004 WRX ASPEN WHITE |
Yeah looks good to go
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09-19-2020, 03:06 PM | #9 | |
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Location: Nebraska
Vehicle:2004 Wrx Silver |
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07-19-2021, 06:48 PM | #10 |
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Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Miami
Vehicle:2006 Impreza WRX crystal grey metallic |
When I did my timing belt I used all oem. I spent around $700 in parts. The aftermaket parts are made in China. I read online post about the water pumps failing prematurely. Remember you get what you pay for, you dont want any of these parts failing.
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07-21-2021, 11:34 PM | #11 | |
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Location: Philly
Vehicle:2004 STI wrb |
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It’s not 700 in parts you can get the timing belt and kit with water pump for 350- 400. Oem. |
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