just did a timing kit on my 2002 wrx. won't start and spits and sputs. any ideas? belt seemed to be all lined up.really at my wits ends. Help. thanks.

Asked by GuruTXHT3 Jun 23, 2018 at 05:18 PM about the 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

car won't start after timing belt kit installed. marks were all lined up . could maybe drivers side cams be off by 180 degrees? I don't know. it spits and sputs but no bad noises. Please give me some ideas. thank you Vic

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Double or triple check your work.

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TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 5 years ago

Get another pair of eyes on it.

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just did a timing kit on my 2002 wrx. won't start and spits and sputs. any ideas? belt seemed to be all lined up.really at my wits ends. Help. thanks.

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just did a timing kit on my 2002 wrx. won't start and spits and sputs. any ideas? belt seemed to be all lined up.really at my wits ends. Help. thanks.

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