Hi all
At my next service (~May?) I'll be doing my timing belt, water pump, etc - car only has 70,xxx kms but I should do the major service.
However, I'm trying to save some $ by looking at ordering parts in advance.
I understand the Subaru OEM timing belt kit is between $400 - 600 (various prices received), and water pump is ~$150.
Are there other brands which are just as good / better for the same or cheaper price?
I read in another thread that the Gates belts may be known to stretch, although they seem to be recommended at LegacyGT.com (?)
are other brands like Tomei or Dayco better or worse?
I can get this including the water pump for $387US + delivery ($50? - assuming they ship to Oz) at: http://www.fredbeansparts.com/gates-rac ... -belt.html
Or Gates from Ebay for ~$290 delivered: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GATES-Timing ... 232e2bc016
Or the Gates "racing" kit through Ebay for ~$370 delivered: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GATES-Racing ... 58a1bdec22
I came across this for $220 delivered which I think will fit and it says all Japanese parts, but I have no idea about the quality: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221268655012 ... 1423.l2649
There's also this one for $350 delivered which includes the water pump: http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-07-2-5L-EJ25 ... 337036b9b0
any advice re: brands and cheaper places to source parts for this service would be appreciated.