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Since: Oct 14, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 7:59 am
Post subject: Timing Belt Luck?
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I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything I've
read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine. (I'm
not sure if I have that correct or not...)
A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing belt
broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things felt
bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves. BUT,
when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
running like a dream...
My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves damaged?
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Since: May 09, 2004
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:14 pm
Post subject: Re: Timing Belt Luck? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Super lucky I'd say because Subaru states that ALL 2.5L engines are of
the interference type.
"allsixesandsevens" wrote in message
> I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything
> I've
> read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine.
> (I'm
> not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>
> A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing
> belt
> broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
> snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things
> felt
> bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves.
> BUT,
> when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
> water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
> running like a dream...
>
> My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves
> damaged?
>
>
> Thanks....
> |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:14 pm
Post subject: Re: Timing Belt Luck? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Super lucky I'd say because Subaru states that ALL 2.5L engines are of
the interference type.
"allsixesandsevens" wrote in message
> I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything
> I've
> read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine.
> (I'm
> not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>
> A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing
> belt
> broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
> snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things
> felt
> bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves.
> BUT,
> when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
> water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
> running like a dream...
>
> My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves
> damaged?
>
>
> Thanks....
> >> Stay informed about: Timing Belt Luck? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:14 pm
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Super lucky I'd say because Subaru states that ALL 2.5L engines are of
the interference type.
"allsixesandsevens" wrote in message
> I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything
> I've
> read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine.
> (I'm
> not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>
> A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing
> belt
> broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
> snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things
> felt
> bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves.
> BUT,
> when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
> water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
> running like a dream...
>
> My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves
> damaged?
>
>
> Thanks....
> >> Stay informed about: Timing Belt Luck? |
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Since: May 04, 2004
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 3:05 am
Post subject: Re: Timing Belt Luck? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"allsixesandsevens" writes:
> I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything I've
> read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine. (I'm
> not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>
> A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing belt
> broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
> snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things felt
> bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves. BUT,
> when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
> water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
> running like a dream...
>
> My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves
> damaged?
Buy a lottery ticket now.
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Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
Chicago, Illinois USA >> Stay informed about: Timing Belt Luck? |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 3:05 am
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"allsixesandsevens" writes:
> I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything I've
> read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine. (I'm
> not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>
> A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing belt
> broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
> snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things felt
> bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves. BUT,
> when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
> water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
> running like a dream...
>
> My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves
> damaged?
Buy a lottery ticket now.
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Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
Chicago, Illinois USA >> Stay informed about: Timing Belt Luck? |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 3:05 am
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"allsixesandsevens" writes:
> I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything I've
> read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine. (I'm
> not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>
> A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing belt
> broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
> snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things felt
> bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves. BUT,
> when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
> water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
> running like a dream...
>
> My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves
> damaged?
Buy a lottery ticket now.
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Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
Chicago, Illinois USA >> Stay informed about: Timing Belt Luck? |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:48 am
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Edward Hayes wrote:
> Super lucky I'd say because Subaru states that ALL 2.5L engines are of
> the interference type.
> "allsixesandsevens" wrote in message
>
>
>>I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything
>>I've
>>read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine.
>>(I'm
>>not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>>
>>A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing
>>belt
>>broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
>>snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things
>>felt
>>bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves.
>>BUT,
>>when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
>>water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
>>running like a dream...
>>
>>My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves
>>damaged?
>>
>>
>>Thanks....
>>
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>
>
Could he have a 2.2 ?
I dunno
Carl
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:48 am
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Edward Hayes wrote:
> Super lucky I'd say because Subaru states that ALL 2.5L engines are of
> the interference type.
> "allsixesandsevens" wrote in message
>
>
>>I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything
>>I've
>>read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine.
>>(I'm
>>not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>>
>>A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing
>>belt
>>broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
>>snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things
>>felt
>>bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves.
>>BUT,
>>when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
>>water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
>>running like a dream...
>>
>>My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves
>>damaged?
>>
>>
>>Thanks....
>>
>
>
>
Could he have a 2.2 ?
I dunno
Carl
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:48 am
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Edward Hayes wrote:
> Super lucky I'd say because Subaru states that ALL 2.5L engines are of
> the interference type.
> "allsixesandsevens" wrote in message
>
>
>>I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything
>>I've
>>read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine.
>>(I'm
>>not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>>
>>A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing
>>belt
>>broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
>>snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things
>>felt
>>bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves.
>>BUT,
>>when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
>>water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
>>running like a dream...
>>
>>My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves
>>damaged?
>>
>>
>>Thanks....
>>
>
>
>
Could he have a 2.2 ?
I dunno
Carl
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:44 am
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allsixesandsevens wrote:
>I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything I've
>read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine. (I'm
>not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing belt
>broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
>snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things felt
>bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves. BUT,
>when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
>water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
>running like a dream...
>My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves damaged?
>Thanks....
Isn't the 96 a 2.2? I think it was out here! If it *is* a 2.5, then
consider yourself blessed, because AFAIK 2.5s *are* interference engines.
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:44 am
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allsixesandsevens wrote:
>I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything I've
>read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine. (I'm
>not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing belt
>broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
>snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things felt
>bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves. BUT,
>when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
>water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
>running like a dream...
>My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves damaged?
>Thanks....
Isn't the 96 a 2.2? I think it was out here! If it *is* a 2.5, then
consider yourself blessed, because AFAIK 2.5s *are* interference engines.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:44 am
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allsixesandsevens wrote:
>I've got a 96 Outback Legacy 2.5L with 193K miles, and everything I've
>read seems to indicate that this is an interference type engine. (I'm
>not sure if I have that correct or not...)
>A week ago, I was crusing at about 75 mph when "thump", the timing belt
>broke. The water pump had failed, which caused the timing belt to
>snap. The timing belt cover got all cracked up, etc., and things felt
>bad, as I was SURE there'd be all kinds of damage to the valves. BUT,
>when my mechanic got down to it, it seemed that I only needed a new
>water pump and a new timing belt. I have the car back now, and it's
>running like a dream...
>My question: did I get lucky here, and why weren't the valves damaged?
>Thanks....
Isn't the 96 a 2.2? I think it was out here! If it *is* a 2.5, then
consider yourself blessed, because AFAIK 2.5s *are* interference engines.
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