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WRX cam belt tensioner issue
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:09 am
by cain
Hi, one of my cam belt tensioners has blown it self. Just wanted to know if anyone has experienced the same problem before? Is it a big job to get fixed and is it pricey??
I live in melbourne in williamstown, and want to know a good mechanic to take it too aswell... any help is appreciated...thanks
Cain.
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:56 am
by FROG
what year model?
Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:16 pm
by AlpineRaven
Go to Volkbaru in Airport West they'll be able to assist you.
Cheers
AP
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:27 am
by cain
hey thanks for replying... it is a 2001 model.
I will check that place out too, thanks.
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:47 am
by bluesteel
if your having tensioner issues, you might as well replace the timing belt and the idler pulleys while your at it
just buy a timing belt kit with a tensioner in it and slap it all in while its apart
it probably seems pricey now, but its gotta be a lot cheaper than an engine rebuild due to a snapped timing belt