2008 WRX Timing Belt Jumped.

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  1. new2wrx

    new2wrx New Member

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    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!
     
    #1 new2wrx, Jun 15, 2014
  2. b reel

    b reel Active Member

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    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
     
    #2 b reel, Jun 15, 2014
  3. Coldcat83

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    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.
     
    #3 Coldcat83, Jun 15, 2014
  4. Justin V

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    Miles? If an idler seized it could cause that.
     
    #4 Justin V, Jun 16, 2014
  5. b reel

    b reel Active Member

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    it happens, remember it's a 6 year old car now...
     
    #5 b reel, Jun 16, 2014
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