1998 Subaru Legacy Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Timing belt, Valves.
Mileage: 215,000 miles.
Mileage: 215,000 miles.
Asked on January 16, 2012
Is it worth the time and money to replace a broken timing belt myself.
On the way to work today on the frontage road I was down shifting from 3rd to 2nd and I heard a loud clunk followed by the engine stopping. I popped the hood and see that there is a piece of a broken plastic sproket poking out the passenger side of the timing belt cover. I am a man of very little means these days and was wondering if it is worth rolling the dice and putting a couple hundred into the timing belt, sprokets and such. Or am I just dreaming that the valves aren't cashed and need to be sent out?
Asked by edwardjj6791Answer
Replied on January 16, 2012
dream on.....some valves are likely bent.
Replied on January 16, 2012
Its not an interference engine-I believe its worth fxing it-
Replied on January 16, 2012
youll need a rebuilt head as well.ty for using 2carpros
Replied on January 17, 2012
you mean subaru forum LIED!? easy to find out, pull valve covers and check valve train clearances.
Replied on February 9, 2012
From 97 and above, EJ22 2.2 and 2.5 liter engine are INTERFERENCE engine. If timing belt breaks, the valve will crash into the piston and bent the valves. Junk the car, not worth fixing unless you want to spend $5K or more on it. Here's the link to verify the info yourself, copy and paste to your browser.
http://www.scoobyenthusiast.com/photos/image/subaru-engines-interference-non-interference-list