Getting headgaskets replaced. Should I also do the timing belt and pulleys?

carg618
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:20:52 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Next week I plan to get my leaking headgaskets and valve cover gaskets changed. I have a 2010 subaru impreza with 116k miles on it. I am getting it done at a retired subaru techs house. He is charging me $1600 for labor and parts. That includes quality headgaskets, valve cover gaskets, timing belt and pulleys from japan.

My question is: I got my timing belt, water pump and pulleys changed 3 years ago at 86k miles. The guy said that he would basically change no labor for the timing belt and pulleys because he would already be working near them and they would take little extra time to do. The guy is very experienced and will take him no time to do it so it would only cost $200 extra which is what the kit costs. Should I get them changed even though it has been done 3 years ago and 30k miles ago? Also, it seems like a good deal for the total price. What do you guys think?

Thank you

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