1991 Subaru Legacy Jump Time

1991 SUBARU LEGACY
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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POOGIE
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The tension gear on the timing belt sheared off- it jumped
time- we replaced gear and belt and think we have lined up correctly- still won't start...
what can we do-
Jun 12, 2008 at 4:52 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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you will have to check compression because , usually when a belt jumps timing, there is damage to the valves. checking compression will help determine if there is any loss of compression at the individual cylinders; leading to the conclusion that those valves at the weak cylinder is damaged.
Jun 12, 2008 at 8:02 AM
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