Subaru 1996 Outback

Tiny
BRUCE64
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  • 1996 SUBARU OUTBACK
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 237,000 MILES
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.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 AT 11:13 PM

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Tiny
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.
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Monday, March 21st, 2011 AT 6:23 PM

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