1996 Subaru Legacy No power

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1996 SUBARU LEGACY
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I replaced timing belt and water pump and all new idlers in a 1996 Subaru Legacy 2.2cyl the car runs and idles just fine. But if you try to drive it as soon as you put in gear and try accelerate the more you lose power and it spits and sputters

Monday, September 23rd, 2013 AT 9:56 AM

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JDL

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Were you having this problem before you worked on it? If not, then I would double check the timing.

Otherwise, Have you changed the filters, lately, air filter--fuel filter? Make sure no pressure on fuel system before replacing filter. Also, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Check applicable trouble codes.

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Monday, September 23rd, 2013 AT 10:16 AM

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I bought it with the timing belt was broke but I was told it ran good before that I did change all filters because it sat for a year. Put all new gas in it timing marks are on I even counted the teeth between cogs ant it is correct. It idels perfect starts right up too could it be oxgen sensor or knock sensor engine light is on but whenit starts to spit and sputter engine light blinks

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Monday, September 23rd, 2013 AT 10:45 AM

JDL

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No offense, but, you bought a vehicle that wouldn't run? Check for applicable trouble codes, then we can dig into it. I'll have to look to see if this is an interference engine?

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Monday, September 23rd, 2013 AT 11:01 AM