Hi Guys,
I just had the 112,500 kms major service completed on my 2005 Outback H6. The mechanic also changed out the power steering fluid and removed and cleaned and the reservoir as he said it was filthy dirty. After this was done I had the dreaded PS whine from air in the system which was rectified by doing the "O" ring replacement. I have also replaced both bearings in the idler and tensioner pulleys as well. Rattling / knocking sound had just become quite noticeable when I arrived home the other day, I thought it was the bearing in the PS pump but my mechanic had a look at it today, pulled out the tensioner and cleaned and sprayed grease in it which has unfortunately only made it even noisie Subaru part price is $235, I have come across several on eBay in the U.S.A. and they are half the price (one is GATES brand which says it's OEM) listing says suits all H6 models from 2001 - 2009 ?? Just wondering if anyone else has purchased one from the U.S. and if so are they the same part ?? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Belt-Tension ... 2a37b8efd1
Thanks in advance for any replies