My 2002 Subaru impreza wrx 5 speed turbo has a problem in the timing chain.. It wants to start but doesn't turn over . Anybody else have this problem? Help thank you

 

GOOGLE! for starters, you dont have a chain. Second, i highly doubt its your belt. see what google has to say about it and let us know what you find. More info too. miles, mods, maint, pics (in this case vid). Do you have spark? Do you have fuel? All these make all the difference in diagnosing an issue. GL!

 

what does it do when you try to start it. any sounds/noises?

 

There's a 3/4 tank of gas and the battery and apart plugs are new . It spins but it seems like the teeth aren't grabbing the belt to start.

 

There's a 3/4 tank of gas and the battery and apart plugs are new . It spins but it seems like the teeth aren't grabbing the belt to start.

 

doesn't help much.. check for spark and fuel. i saw on your other post that you got it for a project. why don't you pull the timing covers off and look.

 

If the belt is in fact broken, then continuing to try to start it is going to destroy your motor. Find out if the belt snapped first. If not, then you can start checking the usual suspects for starting issues, like the STARTER.

 

+1. IF your timing belt is infact broken....say goodbye to your valve and engine.

04GG, OP states she in fact turns but doesnt fire. Imma say exnay on starter. Im thinking lack of fuel and or spark.

OP, i dont matter if ur tank is full. if u have delivery issue, she wont start. same with spark. GL!

 

+1 on checking the timing belt. If it isn't firing, check the compression and condition of the plugs. Check for spark and for fuel pressure. If you have a scan tool, check for signal from the cam and crank sensors. A bad can sensor will make it run like it has a dead hole, a bad crank sensor will cause a no start condition.

 

+1.

 

Sounds harsh but with the clear lack of knowledge you have with engines, you should own a civic or corolla. Not trying to be rude but this isn't the platform for you.

 

Andbthat is exactly why he is posting and asking for help. Go back to nasioc since thats how your attitude is.

 

Sorry I haven't replied to this one but I took the cover off and the guy must of revved it too hard and blew the idler gear .. Sent metal right through the plastics . Lets hope he didn't bend any of the heads .. And man I'm only 15 and can't even drive it yet , I think I'm pretty knowledgable for my age for purchasing a great car like this #bugeyemafia

 

+1. i agree heng. this is how i club drama starts. whats tyhe point of these forums if no ones going to help. theres a diff between this OP and "waist gate" thread. know the difference.

OP, ya i honestly would tear down your entire shortblock after a problem with timing belt. i honestly dont remember if we have intereferancve or non intereferance. but its a good idea if u have high mileage as well, to do a full rebuild. GL! keep this thead update. As a gearhead myslf, post up a pic of that shattered idler! i wanna see this. lol

 

Here are the plastics that metal grinded and shot through , we through the gear away..
http://m1360.photobucket.com/profile/johnny02wrx