scoobboy

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I can get one of these at a reaonable price and was just looking to check if they are up to much and are they as good as a a gates item or genuine subaru item as dont wanna save a few quid on a timing belt and end up replacing an engine?

Nixon

You've answered your own question, no point opting for a non subaru item for the couple of quid you save. That said there probably made in the same factory!

scoobboy

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Has anyone ever used one or know if these are good quality items?

ALi-B

iTrader: (1)

Simple, ring up the distributor and ask what gaurantee policy they offer with the belt and what they are liable for if it does fail prematurely:

http://62.110.184.188/dayco/eng/europe/uk/index.htm


Most good OE spec belts manufacturers guarantee their belts from failure and will payout if they break prematurely - as long as the fauilre wasn't caused by incorrect fitting or a bad tensioner or idler. I had the cylinder head on Rover (honda engine) repaired after the new cambelt failed due to being faulty (it does happen...with any make even genuine).

RussBoy

For what it's worth I think Dayco actually make the belts for Mazda...(I may get proved wrong but I'm pretty certain). I've used them on Mazda MX-5's for years with no problems.


Russ