July 13, 201411 yr 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??
July 13, 201411 yr my condolences. but this is precisely the reason I prefer the older, non-interference motors.
July 13, 201411 yr 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.
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