1998 Subaru Legacy Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Timing belt, Gas.
Mileage: 14,123 miles.
Mileage: 14,123 miles.
Asked on December 11, 2011
If you break one of your idler pulleys in a subaru will this wreck your engine ?
I was driving on the highway and lost power , when I did tow the car home I removed the timing belt cover and noticed one of my Ideler pullys was broken the outer piece came off ..my timing belt was still on..can i just replace all the pullys and timing belt and fix this issue? Or do I need to replace the engine? Thank you
Asked by lilwolf1101Answer
Replied on December 11, 2011
There's two different engines available and both are "interference" engines so if the timing belt jumped a few teeth the valves will be damaged. Most people don't replace the entire engine, they have a valve job done along with the new timing belt and head gasket. If you put in a used engine from the salvage yard, you're just getting another one that might need a new belt soon too.
Replied on December 11, 2011
Thank you Cardiodoc , I appreciate your help :)