I have a '06 Forester X, base 2.5 w/160K miles. Just started using a small amount of coolant, and has been dripping oil off the filter for 3 years. I had replaced timing belt ONLY at 100K,
Dealer wants $1600 for HG replacement, a la carte parts prices for parts from there for belt/idlers/water pump etc.
I'd appreciate any experience at this mileage and situation if you've been there. I realize the real answer is replace everything. Dealer says they only replace what doesn't sound/feel right on inspection? It's a reputable dealer, they said they don't wholesale replace water pump etc. and don't feel it's necessary. Of course no guarantee on anything that might fail that they said was OK.
Even better, any experience in the Lehigh Valley (Allentown) PA area?
Thanks in advance.
Dealer wants $1600 for HG replacement, a la carte parts prices for parts from there for belt/idlers/water pump etc.
I'd appreciate any experience at this mileage and situation if you've been there. I realize the real answer is replace everything. Dealer says they only replace what doesn't sound/feel right on inspection? It's a reputable dealer, they said they don't wholesale replace water pump etc. and don't feel it's necessary. Of course no guarantee on anything that might fail that they said was OK.
Even better, any experience in the Lehigh Valley (Allentown) PA area?
Thanks in advance.