subaru 1996 outback

1996 SUBARU OUTBACK
237,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
BRUCE64
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
replaced head gaskets and car wont start.compression 120 90 120 and 0 on # 3 cyl.is it possible that i might have the exhaust and intake cams on the wrong journals. i know there on the right side (left and right), but did not mark cams when i removed them. so concern about 0. compression on #3 cyl. and injector on #1 cyl. has pos on both wires on the plug for the injector - timing belt new and marks in line when place on with tdc marks.
Feb 22, 2011 at 11:13 PM
Advertisement
Avatar
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • CERTIFIED EXPERT
  • 110,175 POSTS
If you have 0 compression, you have the engine out of time or a valve that is stuck open. Recheck your work. Honestly, even with a bad head gasket, you get some compression. If you are concerned about the cams, just check it. With the #3 cylinder at TDC both valves should be the farthest away from being open.
Mar 21, 2011 at 6:23 PM