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Old 05-06-2012, 09:34 PM
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Re: Its Finally Time, and looking for tips

My car sat for four or five years. Originally it was because it needed a new water pump, then because I got severely hooked on autocrossing, had a son, had to crunch at work, etc...

From my experience, I'd recommend getting a timing belt and all new timing idler pulleys. I bought a nice kit on ebay. I think it was probably this kit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/92-97-Subaru-SVX-EG33D-3-3L-DOHC-24V-H6-Timing-Belt-Kit-/300682833245?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories &fits=Make%3ASubaru|Model%3ASVX&hash=item460217ed5 d&vxp=mtr

I also replaced the actuator while I was at it, but the one I took out of the car was really fine. I bought mine from Advance.

I had to replace my drive belt idlers. Honestly, I could have just replaced the bearings in each, but I replaced the pulleys, too. Shiny.

Your brakes, like mine, may never be right again. The rotors may need to be replaced or turned.
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