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Timing Chain 2003 Subaru Outback LL Bean Edition

109K miles. Was told by one garage that the belt needed to be changed just because of the mileage and by another there is no belt I have a chain and to leave it until it actually breaks. Really concerned about that as I have heard the engine could suffer very critical damage. Advice on next steps?

  • cmorrow474 Apr 30, 2009


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    Any idea of what I should be looking at for repair/replacement costs?

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I would definently Replace the timeing chain before it breaks. because if it does break when its running it will cause catasrophic failure. such as bending valves and possibly breaking a piston. every so many miles your chain should be replaced as with the belts. it is a safty precaution. A little money spent now will save you a lot later.
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