Jmiller1 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I replaced the head gaskets this past week on my 93' 2.2 legacy with much success (so i thought). I went to start it up and found that it was struggling to turn over. I ended up checking the plugs and found that the passenger side plugs were soaked in oil??? Is it the piston rings... if it is then why wasn't it blowing smoke before I did the head gasket change? What could it be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Did you ever get the engine to start? Might be valve guides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmiller1 Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 No, the engine did not start. You think it might be the valve guides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy777 Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 It's either that or piston/rings. Either wouldn't really keep the car from starting. You sure you got the timing belt on correctly? People often misalign the mark on the crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Timing belt. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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