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Old 09-09-2009, 03:50 PM
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water pump and timing belt change, what else should i get?

i will be fixing my svx (has bad head gasket) and im planning to change the timing belt and water pump since the engine will be in parts. what gasket or parts should i also get besides the water pump and timing belt.
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Old 09-09-2009, 03:58 PM
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Re: water pump and timing belt change, what else should i get?

Timing belt and idler kit from eBay, the powers that be say nothing less than an OEM water pump though. www.1stsubaruparts.com

I was going to attempt to see if an STi pump would fit ours but my "friend" sold it out from under me after telling me I had first dibs. You can tell I'm not mad about it though =)
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Old 09-09-2009, 04:28 PM
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i will be fixing my svx (has bad head gasket) and im planning to change the timing belt and water pump since the engine will be in parts. what gasket or parts should i also get besides the water pump and timing belt.
Since you'll have the engine out, how bout doing a full reseal? Theres a reseal kit available, I believe someone will post a link (Subarugenuineparts.com?). I would also replace any and all vacuum lines, and might as well do the spark plugs too unless theyre also new.

As far as the water pump, I have an A-1 Cardone reman in mine and it is just fine..... but if you have the funds id do OEM, if not then the CSK version was like $36.
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Re: water pump and timing belt change, what else should i get?

Reman water pumps are a nightmare. I won't put them on a car in my shop, I'd loose the job before I would. I don't want to have to do it over again. Your used OEM is better than a new reman. You get what you pay for. Reman anything is junk unless it comes from the manufacturer. (CVs, starters, w/p, and especially alternators).
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Old 09-09-2009, 06:18 PM
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Reman water pumps are a nightmare. I won't put them on a car in my shop, I'd loose the job before I would. I don't want to have to do it over again. Your used OEM is better than a new reman.
Until the bearings seize and destroy the timing belt/overheat the car. I would tend to agree about the more complicated remans, but a waterpump reman is simply a couple new bearings and seals, theres nothing to it. Theres quite a few members here using the less expensive 3rd party remans. The real nightmare is the dealer price on waterpumps.

At our shop, if the customer didnt want to pay for dealer or premium remans, we would recommend they supply their own part, which would void the repair labor warranty on any parts failure.
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Old 09-10-2009, 05:20 AM
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Re: water pump and timing belt change, what else should i get?

Not trying to be contentious; just relating my experience: I've been driving for over 30 years, mostly well-worn cars (including 50,000+ miles in the left seat of an SVX), and I have yet to buy or specify an OEM part when an aftermarket/reman equivalent is available. I did have to replace a reman AC compressor last year, but that was under warranty. Could be I've just been lucky.

That said, it sure would be a drag to install a water pump that turns-out to be junk.

I'd include a thermostat and bypass hose in the timing belt/water pump job.

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Re: water pump and timing belt change, what else should i get?

Replace the complete adjuster assembly, if you abide by advice from way down under. This often seizes over time, due to lack of movement and is a prime cause of attendant damage in all Subarus. If you do not replace it, clean and check it very carefully.
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Re: water pump and timing belt change, what else should i get?

i think im planning to buy the ebay whole kit (water pump and timing belt) did any one work w/ them before?
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Re: water pump and timing belt change, what else should i get?

You get what you pay for. Subaru spent an outrageous amount of money developing the powertrain in this car. Using substandard parts would be foolish. I've been working on japanese cars for 10 years, and I use factory parts. That should tell you something. Don't buy an aftermarket thermostat, that's one of the worst parts to skimp on. There is a major difference between aftermarket and factory on thermostats. And while you're at it, Subaru uses a coolant that has a special formulation. I'd check that out.
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Re: water pump and timing belt change, what else should i get?

cool. i went to www.1stsubaruparts.com since i have an account there but i cant log in, it gives me the error of website not trust, is it just my computer or do you guys have the same problem.
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cool. i went to www.1stsubaruparts.com since i have an account there but i cant log in, it gives me the error of website not trust, is it just my computer or do you guys have the same problem.
Its a problem with internet explorer. Use a different browser
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cool. i went to www.1stsubaruparts.com since i have an account there but i cant log in, it gives me the error of website not trust, is it just my computer or do you guys have the same problem.
I think you can change your settings in IE to allow access..... click on tools/internet options/ and click on security or advanced to see where your blocking their authentication.
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Its a problem with internet explorer. Use a different browser
i use firefox lol im going through explorer changing the security setting

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I think you can change your settings in IE to allow access..... click on tools/internet options/ and click on security or advanced to see where your blocking their authentication.
thanks... it was on medium high, now is on just medium security and works thanks. i was getting so pissed off
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Old 09-12-2009, 11:29 AM
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Re: water pump and timing belt change, what else should i get?

ok this is a list of parts of what i have:

-Mechanical Catalog - Subaru
Head gasket, svx - 3.3l, svx 1992 - 1994 pieces:2

-Mechanical Catalog - Subaru
Camshaft seal, svx - 3.3l, svx 1992 - 1994 pieces:2

-Mechanical Catalog - Subaru
Valve cover gasket, svx, no. 1, right - 3.3l, svx 1992 - 1994 pieces:1

-Mechanical Catalog - Subaru
Valve cover gasket, svx, no. 1, left - 3.3l, svx 1992 - 1994 pieces:1

-Mechanical Catalog - Subaru
Valve cover gasket, svx, no. 3, left - 3.3l, svx 1992 - 1994 pieces:1

-Mechanical Catalog - Subaru
Valve cover gasket, svx, no. 3, right - 3.3l, svx 1992 - 1994 pieces:1
-OEM Catalog
WASH ROCKER CVR pieces:16

-OEM Catalog
O-RING pieces:1

-Mechanical Catalog - Subaru
Manifold gasket, svx, upper 1992 - 1994 pieces:2

-Mechanical Catalog - Subaru
Manifold gasket, svx 1992 - 1994 pieces:2

- and brand new radiator

- e3 spark plugs pieces:6

now this are the parts im planning to get and on this days:
-1 Subaru timing belt
-1 Subaru water pump
-1 Subaru water pump gasket
-1 oil filter ( i dont know what brand yet, fram probably since i never had problems w/ them)
- 7quarter of royal purple

any thing else should i get?
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