jason53818

When the vent is on (either cold or heat) there is a strong smell of burning rubber. I am wondering if it could be a belt? I thought the only belt was the serpentine belt and i didn't think it was that. Otherwise could it be rubber in the blower motor, maybe a bushing? Does anyone know where the blower motor is located? It is a 2000 legacy outback wagon with the 2.5 interference motor in it. 103,000 miles. Automatic tranny. Thanks, Jason

The car has 100,000 on it so i am calling and getting quotes right now. Thank you everyone for your feedback and responses. Great information. Just to clarify i need or should do the following: Timing Belt Water Pump Crank Seals Cam Seals Timing Belt Tensioner (Optional)

I have a 2000 legacy outback wagon with an interference 2.5 motor. Talked with the mechanic and it will be $450 to change the timing belt, tensioner, and seals in the crankcase. He also asked me if i wanted to change the water pump seeing as if the water pump goes he will have to go back in there to change it. That would add another $200 and i am wondering if you guys suggest doing that or if i am spending unnecessary money if i replace the water pump as well. Thanks for your feedback. Jason

One more thing, i also unplugged the MAF and it still did not start.

Well here is the update. I was incorrect it is the original 2.5L interference motor in the car. Found a scanner and found the following codes that were stored: Injector Code Knock Sensor Catalytic converter code Not sure where to go next, any ideas? Car turns over and sounds like it is firing ok, but won't start. I figured if it was a timing belt issue i would have had a code indicating something along those lines? Thanks, Jason

Here is what i know of the engine. I know the guy i bought it from and the guy who owned it before him for about 7 years. So i know the history of this car/motor for the last 7 years. I know the motor was not changed in that time. I believe it is the original motor, but again reading the statement above it sounds like the 2.2 wasn't common in an auto version and this car has always been auto. I do see where you are coming from on the data that i left, i think as far as having a half-rump roast job of putting the motor in i think the Timing belt would have failed alot quicker. I am going to check the AFM today and then if it isn't that is it pretty safe to assume that it is a timing belt? If it is an original 2.2 that is a non-interference motor? (just to double check per your above post). One more quick question in regards to the oil in the coolant. I know the guy before me noticed this and i noticed it when i bought it (Which allowed me great bargaining ability). I assumed it was a head gasket, but could it be a leak from someplace else? I saw a posting that it could be a leak in the tranny cooler? The weird thing is that if it is a head gasket i haven't had any leaks at all. Thank you very much for all your help. I really appreciate it. Jason

How do i determine if this is the issue? Do i need to pull the radiator? So the tranny oil cooler is inside the bottom of the radiator? Thanks, Jason

220,000 on the car. No, the engine will turn over, but will not start. Auto Tranny. The car has been real good as far as not overheating since i have had it. The temp actually stays really steady. The other interesting thing is that there is no oil or coolant leaks. The car doesn't leak anything. CEL is not on. Since the car lost power it will turn over, but not fire. I do have spark and fuel. CEL and all the other dashboard lights came on when i lost power, but it isn't on right now when i try to start the car.

I have a 96 legacy outback wagon. I was driving and lost power. I pushed the gas and nothing. It was running a little rough before that happened. I checked the fuel and i have fuel (so it is not the fuel pump) and i have spark. My question is could it be a sensor of some sort or is it more than likely a timing belt? Also, i have noticed that i have oil in the coolant. I thought that may be a head gasket issue, but i wasn't sure. I have it at a shop, but want to know if i should just get a used motor and replace it or if it worth it to find out if it could be a sensor or something small. It has the 2.2 L 4 cylinder motor in it. Thanks, Jason