96 subaru legacy timing belt install

If the vehicle was idling proper before timing belt replacement, it is possible the valve timing is not correct due to belt not being installed/lined up properly. If belt was changed because it was broken, chances are there is valve damage internal to the engine causing this issue

Are you getting spark? Could be coil. Or just a new distributor.

I would suspect a bent valve or two when the belt snapped. Verify the belt installation is correct and the timing marks line up. Do a compression test. If a valve is bent, the head has to come off and the valve(s) replaced.

Hi it is true in a way as subaru engines are classed as destructive when timing belts break causing it to bend valves, however if you were just idling or going slow at time of breakage it is common for some motors to survive perfectly so best bet is get it checked out before scrapping it completly as it may only need a new belt. If the belt has broken when you wind the car over it will sound completly diff, but just remove 1 of the 3 front covers to find out as the belt will be floppy

did you know how to replace timing belt it has to be installed in a specified way or it wont start
if it broke and you replaced it then the story is different as if it breaks while running usually it also bends your valves you should see a technician for this

how does the car run for 8 sec rough? if so check the timing marks. if it runs smooth check if your getting fuel or spark. get back to me when you find out

the timing marks are on the camshaft pulleys and there are 2 notches on each pulley> they line up with 2 marks on the engine block for each pulley> and the crankshaft has a notch that lines up with a mark on the engine block aswell> pluss the new timing belt will have white marks on it that will line up with all of the marks on the pulleys when they are in the right place so its nearly impossable to do it wrong

If you just recently replaced the belt the timing could be off.

I have the same problem!Running on three.I have checked compression,wires,plugs.Changed injecters,plugs.
3 mech.cant figuire it out???

i would first check the timing and if that does not fit i would take the cover back off and look at the belt for a bad or missing tooth