I have an "88 Subaru DL Wagon with the 1800 motor. The long timing belt broke. The first time I replaced the belts I did it wrong by lining up both marks at the top and then putting on both belts. I tried to start it but no luck. I then learned about having to put on the driver's side belt and then turn the engine one full turn, then line up the passenger side marks and install the belt. I have done that but it still won't start. It seems that cyl no. 1 has no compression. I have read that the valves will not hit the piston, but is this always true in every case? Any other ideas? I have spark and fuel. Thanks
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19 years ago