2008 WRX Timing Belt Jumped.

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by new2wrx, Jun 15, 2014.

  1. new2wrx

    new2wrx New Member

    Hi, the timing belt on my '08 WRX is off by three teeth on intake cams. Somehow it jumped and engine is misfiring and CEL is on. does anyone have or had similar problem? Please help!
     
  2. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    tow it to allpro and have them do a compression and leakdown test followed by a new belt and tensioner if it checks out okay. They are listed in the vendors section
     
  3. Coldcat83

    Coldcat83 Member

    That's pretty crazy I haven't heard of that happening. How many miles are on the car? I mostly just hear of people not changing the belt before 100K and them snapping. Not heard of it happened on an 08+ though.
     
  4. Justin V

    Justin V Member

    Miles? If an idler seized it could cause that.
     
  5. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    it happens, remember it's a 6 year old car now...
     

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