"JoeZZLevy" <joeZZlevy@mindZZspring.com> writes:

> I've got a 2001 Forester (U.S.), coming up on 105K miles. That's when they
> recommend the timing belt change. So I'm thinking up what else I should
> have done at the same time. I have every intention of keeping the car for
> at least another 105K.
>
> Camshaft seals; certainly.
> Crankshaft seal, ditto.
> Timing belt tensioner, replaced about 20K miles ago.
> Reseal the oil pump (showing signs of seapage).
>
> Replace water pump? I'd be inclined to do so - but my mechanic says they
> usually don't replace the water pumps with the timing belt. Your
> thoughts?

My mechanic says unless cost is extremely sensitive, he always
replaces water pumps with new items at the same time. But he wasn't
a Subaru only sort of guy.

In every prior vehicle I've had, the recommendation to do the water
pump while you had it torn apart for the timing belt anyway was money
well spent. Dunno is these boxers are any different though.

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
Chicago, Illinois USA

On Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:39:50 -0400, Todd H. wrote
(in article <84r6rg9g7d.fsf@ripco.com>):

> My mechanic says unless cost is extremely sensitive, he always replaces water

> pumps with new items at the same time.

Thus making a few extra bucks for the next boat payment.

--
John Varela
Trade NEW lamps for OLD for email.