LaNeedles Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Well spoob. I have a 2001 Limited Edition Outback. Just a beautiful car and I love it. Tensioner failed at about 70 mph and the timing belt snapped. Multiple valve damage. My mechanic is doing the following: Pulled the motor and removed the heads. Sending heads to professional machine shop to be taken care of and made perfect. New water pump, pulleys, tensioners, high performance valve cover gaskets, timing belt of course. He specializes in Subarus and is able to replace the valves by hand, which I know not all people can do. Looking forwards to having my baby run better than she did when I bought her. Am I forgetting anything? Anyone else going this route?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 my condolences. but this is precisely the reason I prefer the older, non-interference motors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 If he works on Subaru's he'll reseal the rear breather plate on the back of the engine. Just mention it to him. Oil Pump inside cover plate screws loctie and new oring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 can we assume he will use MLS-type headgaskets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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