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Originally Posted by Xist
Here is my thread on the Subaru Forester forums: ('98-'00) P0325 on a 99 Forester "running on two cylinders" - Subaru Forester Owners Forum
I had Pep Boys do the timing belt and they told me that I did not need a knock sensor, just an engine treatment, and I was very happy when they did not charge me for it. However, after two weeks, the error code came back, and my P0325 changed to a P0301 and a P0303 (from faulty knock sensor to cylinders one and three misfire) and they wanted to charge me $280 for a valve clearance adjustment and $125 on labor for replacing the spark plugs and wires.
I replaced those myself, along with the knock sensor, which was cracked. My engine is running just as poorly as before, so I am wondering:
1) Did they install the timing belt wrong?
2) Did they mess up something diagnosing the CEL?
The car was running a little rough when I went back, but I do not think that it idled as poorly--it shakes the entire car! |
If the timing belt is installed too far off, the engine will just destroy itself.
If it's a tooth off, it will run poorly ... but they generally won't start at all if the timing belt is off just a bit.