WRX cam belt tensioner issue

cain · Post by **cain** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:09 am

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.

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 11:56 am

what year model?

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:16 pm

Go to Volkbaru in Airport West they'll be able to assist you.
Cheers
AP

cain · Post by **cain** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:27 am

hey thanks for replying... it is a 2001 model.
I will check that place out too, thanks.

bluesteel · Post by **bluesteel** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:47 am

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