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1999 Subaru Wagon Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Timing belt, Valves.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on November 4, 2010

1999 Subaru Wagon timingbelt

Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Subaru Wagon 4 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 190000 miles

My timing belt broke while driving. I'm willing to put the money into the car if it is just the timing belt. Can and should you you check the valves before putting the engine back together or do you need to get the engine running. I want to avoid additional cost.
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Replied on November 4, 2010

To be accurate state model and engine size

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Replied on November 4, 2010

2.5L, legacy wagon

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Replied on November 5, 2010

Cannot check engine compression without T-Belt on ie. short of belt or pull heads no way to tell.Although Subaru does not state interference engine experience proves it does bend valves

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