Timing belt broke and bent the valves

Tiny
BOOKERTEE33
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  • 1997 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 2.5L
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I was driving when the water pump went out causing the timing belt to snap which in turn (because the engine is an interference engine) caused the valves to bend. I want to repair my vehicle. I just need to know everything I would need to do so.
Saturday, November 5th, 2016 AT 10:40 AM

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Tiny
AL514
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You will have to pull both cylinder heads off and have the valves replaced. It is an overhead cam design, but I do not recommend you replacing the valves yourself. It is a big job and you really have to know what you are doing. We had a recall on the head gaskets and were doing these everyday for a year. It was actually easier to pull the engine since its a box motor. Cylinder heads are out to the sides, not on top. The cylinder head bolts need to be replaced too, since they stretch once they are put in. While you are in there you should do the front main seal as well. This is not something you should attempt unless you are a mechanic and know what you are doing. The new valves need to be seated and valve guides replaced as well.
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Saturday, November 5th, 2016 AT 10:53 AM

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