subaru 1996 outback

1996 SUBARU OUTBACK
237,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUCE64
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replaced head gaskets and car wont start.compression 120 90 120 and 0 on # 3 cyl.is it possible that i might have the exhaust and intake cams on the wrong journals. i know there on the right side (left and right), but did not mark cams when i removed them. so concern about 0. compression on #3 cyl. and injector on #1 cyl. has pos on both wires on the plug for the injector - timing belt new and marks in line when place on with tdc marks.
Feb 22, 2011 at 11:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you have 0 compression, you have the engine out of time or a valve that is stuck open. Recheck your work. Honestly, even with a bad head gasket, you get some compression. If you are concerned about the cams, just check it. With the #3 cylinder at TDC both valves should be the farthest away from being open.
Mar 21, 2011 at 6:23 PM
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