I'm not so trusting of other people's work. Also, putting a new belt and water pump in a non-rusty car is only a three hour job. If rusty, it takes more time.
I'm not saying there's anything wrong with sending the job out for those that choose to. Just not for me. There are enough things in life I can't do myself, so for the things I CAN, I do them.
I'm probably not up on the latest in regard to what shops charge, but I do wonder what exactly that $830 paid for? Belt alone, or replacement of all moving parts associated with the belt-drive.
I suspect a dealer would install all new idlers, a new hydraulic tensioner, water pump - regardless if needed, or not. From Subaru, I suspect that would be $600 just in parts alone. If I was running a repair shop, I'd replace all those parts also, unless I could send out with no guarantees.
I checked all moving parts very carefully and replaced three questionable idlers also and put in a new belt and water-pump. Old water pump seemed perfect, but with over 100K, a new $35 pump seems like a good investment. Total parts cost around $150.
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