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Forum: Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

10-16-2020, 10:50 AM

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What to do? Broken timing belt 05 Outback XT AT

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Posted By dgoodhue

You definitely want to check the valve clearances...

You definitely want to check the valve clearances while you have the motor out and one head off. It is pretty likely the valve shims will need to be adjusted with the miles you have. You can check...

Forum: Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

10-12-2020, 11:47 AM

Replies: 93

What to do? Broken timing belt 05 Outback XT AT

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Posted By dgoodhue

I tried it once and from what I saw, it doesn't...

I tried it once and from what I saw, it doesn't tell you anything other than you don't have zero compression.

Forum: Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

10-12-2020, 06:33 AM

Replies: 93

What to do? Broken timing belt 05 Outback XT AT

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Posted By dgoodhue

You really need the starter to spin the motor...

You really need the starter to spin the motor over to do a compression test, (if you spin it with a wrench you might get 30 psi). If you have an air compressor, you can get a spark plug fitting and...

Forum: Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

10-07-2020, 12:47 AM

Replies: 93

What to do? Broken timing belt 05 Outback XT AT

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Posted By dgoodhue

The $1900 EJ20x will get it running, but not...

The $1900 EJ20x will get it running, but not running right. It needs to be tuned. It should have a timing belt since the low mileage JDM engine is going to be 12-16 years old. I think EJ20X are good...

Forum: Third Generation Subaru Outback (2004 – 2009)

09-27-2020, 09:10 AM

Replies: 93

What to do? Broken timing belt 05 Outback XT AT

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Posted By dgoodhue

Used EJ255 are just not worth the money. I have...

Used EJ255 are just not worth the money. I have seen them for $3500-4000 and they have high miles. Even $3k, I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a used motor when a new EJ255 short block is $1800....

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