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1998 Subaru Forester Repair Question


Topics covered: Timing belt, Valves, Water pump.
Mileage: 171,000 miles.

Asked on November 20, 2012

Subaru Forester Timing belt Problem

I have a 1998 forester with 2.5l dohc the timing belt was replaced and person nev changed tha water pump,so it just went bad what are my chances the valves didnt bend????
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Replied on November 20, 2012

it is a free wheeling motor so there is no chance of valve damage

Roy

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