[2002 XT] Forester

[nzkfc]

Hi guys,

Currently looking into a 2002 XT Forester that is sitting on 112k on the clock and has not had the cambelt done, what price should I be expecting to have the cambelt done? I hear about $700-$1200? Would like to get a few extra things done to ensure it's good to go.

Is the cost high due to the way the engines are, they have to take them out or something like that to get it done?

How easy is it to do a home job of it? I see some kits for 200 bucks but thinking would need crane to get engine out etc.

[wrx_lou]

For a full job with everything done expect to pay over a grand. They are on the high side due to the price of the parts

(usualy around the $500 and up mark) and it can be a bit labour intesive. It is easier to do with the engine out but they won't take it out just to do the cambelt.

[nzkfc]

Hi,

Just got a quote from Subaru Winger.

- Cambelt

- Tension Arm

- Roller something

- Front Cam Seal?

$743.39 *inc GST & Labour.

Waterpump + Coolant is $252.41 *inc GST & Labour (don't think it needs it but worth doing?)

So for $995.80 that's pretty cheap.

[uwantsumbeef]

i had a full 100k service done when i imported my 03. cost me around $1500 all up for parts and labour

[neodowd]

Yep get the water pump replaced while they are replacing cambelt. be a good idea to replace tensioners and idlers too

[nzkfc]

 uwantsumbeef said:

i had a full 100k service done when i imported my 03. cost me around $1500 all up for parts and labour

Hey, who did you do it through?

I got another quote from Subtech:

Cambelt , hydraulic tensioner, all idler bearings , water pump , thermostat , cam seals , remove oil pump and service , replace seal and crank seal, antifreeze , and labour you are looking at $980 +gst = $1127 incl.

Seems like more work done for only $127 bucks more, anyone else used them before?

[lunchie]

 nzkfc']

[quote name='uwantsumbeef said:

i had a full 100k service done when i imported my 03. cost me around $1500 all up for parts and labour

/quote]

Hey, who did you do it through?

I got another quote from Subtech:

Cambelt , hydraulic tensioner, all idler bearings , water pump , thermostat , cam seals , remove oil pump and service , replace seal and crank seal, antifreeze , and labour you are looking at $980 +gst = $1127 incl.

Seems like more work done for only $127 bucks more, anyone else used them before?

Getting it all done in one go is a great idea.

[Scoobydoo]

You're in Auckland, yeah? Another option is Highbrook Automotive, a number of people from the area would vouch for their good work.