Gates 98 Subaru Forester/Impreza / 96-99 Subaru Legacy Timing Belt

This Gates timing belt is made with advanced rubber compounds and reinforced with fiberglass cords, a solid choice for keeping your 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy, 1998 Forester, or 1998 Impreza's engine running smoothly. The timing belt is a critical component that synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft(s), ensuring the engine's valves open and close at the correct times relative to the pistons. Without this precise timing, your engine won't run, or worse, could suffer severe internal damage.

Gates is a well-known name in belts, and this T277 timing belt is built to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The fiberglass reinforcement helps prevent stretching and ensures consistent timing over the life of the belt. Replacing your timing belt at the recommended interval, typically around 60,000 to 90,000 miles, is crucial preventative maintenance. Ignoring it can lead to a snapped belt, which often results in catastrophic engine failure, requiring much more expensive repairs than a timely belt replacement.

When you're replacing your timing belt, it's also a good time to inspect and potentially replace other related components like the tensioner and idler pulleys, as well as the water pump, since they are all accessed during the same job. This Gates timing belt is designed as a direct fit for the specified Subaru models, making the replacement process straightforward for a qualified mechanic.