Hi all, I've tried looking for this info here on nasioc and on the web, but couldn't find it. So I thought I would have better luck if I asked here. Does the timing belt and have any kind of warranty on it? If it does, where would it fall under, bumper to bumper or drivetain? Reason I'm looking for this info is that I'm having this odd clicking sound coming from passenger side timing belt area before it reaches operating temp. I know that's another topic so I'll stay away from that, but if I know which warranty it falls into, I'll be better prepared when I take it to the dealership. Thanks.

Steve

Your STi has a timing belt.... not a chain. But you could have a timing belt tensioner going bad and "clicking" if so thats under warranty. Your car will not even run if the belt comes apart. It has a replacement time of every 105,000 miles.

My fault, I worded that badly, I meant to say timing belt and its associated parts. I've been reading threads with similiar problems but not exactly the same. I think its one or more of the tensioners that is/are bad. Just wanted to know it these parts would be covered by warranty. But which warranty would it be, drivetain? Thanks Mav


Steve

Replacement Parts And Accessories Limited Warranty
This warranty covers any repairs needed to correct defects in material or workmanship which occur under normal use in any Genuine Subaru Replacement Part or Accessory purchased after retail sale of the Subaru vehicle in which the part or accessory is installed.

Wear Item Limited Warranty
Wear item coverage for all models is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Items covered include brake pad/shoe linings, clutch disk linings, and wiper blades.

New Car Limited Warranty
Basic coverage is three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. It covers the entire car.

Rust Perforation Limited Warranty
Rust perforation coverage for all vehicles is five years regardless of mileage. Since all Subaru vehicles are built to resist corrosion, the use of additional rust-inhibiting materials is not necessary and is not a requirement for coverage under this warranty.

Powertrain Limited Warranty
Powertrain coverage for all models is five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. It covers the major powertrain components listed below:*

Engine block and all internal parts
Cylinder heads and valve trains
Oil pump, oil pan
Timing belts or gears and covers
Water pump
Flywheel
Intake manifold
Oil seals and gaskets
Torque converter
Electronic transmission control unit
Transaxle seals and gaskets
Axle shafts and constant velocity joints (except boots)**
Propeller shaft

*See your Subaru Dealer for complete details.

**Axle shaft and/or CVJ damage due to broken, torn, split or damaged boots, allowing the intrusion of road abrasive material, is not coverable under warranty.
I'd go with the powertrain warranty.

depends on your in service date and miles you could be under the 3 year-36k mile warranty. Otherwise your in your 5 year 60k powertrain warranty.

Just take it in quick before it fails!

thanks for the quick info guys. yea, hopefully they're realize that something is wrong and fix it. i drop her off on monday.