2000 Subaru Outback Timing belt broke

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Hey guys,

 

I'm brand new to this forum and DIY mechanic work in general and was hoping that some of you more experienced members could help me out.

 

Issue:

 

Timing belt broke while on I5. I tore into it and got overwhelmed and left it alone. I don't want to sell it, but can't afford to have a shop do the work, so that leaves self repair. I know that the valves are almost guaranteed bent according to everyone due to it being an interference engine, but is there a way to know for sure? Will a leakdown test work and if so, how do i properly check this especially considering that I don't know if the cylinders are on their exhaust, compression, intake or combustion stroke?

 

Once this is known, a guy told me that he has a free pair of heads near me that would need to be resurfaced, but i could have them. Is this worth it or should i just fix up mine with new valves and a machining? He said the car they were on had a slight knock, but that the valves are probably still good. Any input on this?

 

With all that said, how do I re-time the engine. With the timing belt snapping on the freeway, I don't know if tdc is truly top dead center if the crank and camshafts are one rotation off of each other.

 

Like I said, I'm trying to do this and i am far from an expert and could use the help. If you have advice or anything, please let me know.

 

I am all ears!

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Engine is the EJ251 btw

[Max Capacity]

Welcome to the forum.

 

In the Gen Chat forum, http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/wants-see-my-vacation-pixi-6216.html

You can find the service manual there. That will have timing set up.

 

I would take those free heads....because they are free. You might need them.

 

At this point, the car is 18 years old...You might want to cut your losses...