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Question: How can you inspect the timing belt to see if it was changed?

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stu132u, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, Oviedo, FL, September 28, 2010, 16:34
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I have a 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback Limited that I purchased recently. There were no service reports/any information as to how this Subaru was serviced. How can you inspect the timing belt to see if it was changed? There was also a mention about other parts needing changed and included the water pump. It also talked about seals, belt tensioners, etc. I'm trying to sell this Subaru and I don't want to tell a buyer that the timing belt has been changed. Thanks in advance for any and all help provided.

Stuart
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    Ron-subaru master from Ron's Auto Repair, October 25, 2010, 07:57
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    If you go to a subaru dealer with the VIN#, The service writer will have access to any and all services done by a certified subaru repair facility

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