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03 outback 2.5L Compression test revieled cylinder 3 running at 90psi the other three cylinders at a clean 180. Have not done a wet test yet. I have never been this deep in an engine except when I was ten with daddy and his 80 corvette. I have a driveway but not a garage. You guys think I can do the valves or rings myself?

Idle still rough. Tried the cup reset thing I read about and still rough idle. Now check engine light is flashing. Oi

New. Cams and crank still in line. Just the belt moved. Lol weirdest think. Took her for a drive, runs smooth as ever lol

Ok it seems it was just burning off some crap that had either been spilled or dripped from sitting for a couple weeks. Took case back off timing belt had moved an inch or two away from lines. Is tensioner too loose? How much play up and Down should my belt have?

I'll check

Used a hinged reader bar with giant hammer. Finally broke it free. A tension pulley had exploded inside. Bearings everywhere. Replaced all pulley and tensioners and water pump. Turn her over and runs smooth. Suddenly.....smoke coming from down pipe where is connects to engine. Smells a bit like plastic. Ideas?

Tried the starter method twice. No go. Will attempt flywheel tonight

It still turns over but will not catch. A lot of gas smell from somewhere when attempting. I've broke a breaker already trying to get the pulley off in order to get the timing belt case off. Going to try an impact gun today. I am able to see some of the belt on right side and belt moves about a half an inch up and down maybe more. I'll get a better look today. Stay tuned my saviors

How much should it be alowed to move? Is it ok if paint mark in pulley and paint mark on engine aren't matched? I'm assuming after a revolution or two it should line up?

03 Subaru Outback 4 cylinder. Sitting at light I hear a sudden noise like a tie strap attached to a fan smacking an aluminum can over and over. I pull over and the car is struggling, half a block later it dies. Had the vehicle towed home. Started it at home and the engine was shaking dramatically. Tested coil pack and was not reading anything on primary pins. The secondary read fine. Replaced coil pack. And replaced plugs. Now it will not start. Turns over but will not start. Can I post video?