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1991 Subaru Legacy Jump Time

Tiny
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  • 1991 SUBARU LEGACY
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
The tension gear on the timing belt sheared off- it jumped
time- we replaced gear and belt and think we have lined up correctly- still won't start.
what can we do-
Thursday, June 12th, 2008 AT 11:52 AM

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Tiny
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You will have to check compression because, usually when a belt jumps timing, there is damage to the valves. Checking compression will help determine if there is any loss of compression at the individual cylinders; leading to the conclusion that those valves at the weak cylinder is damaged.
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Thursday, June 12th, 2008 AT 3:02 PM

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