'03 Outback timing belt

[barrybowen3]

A friend changed my daughter's '03 Outback timing belt -- just the
belt. Car was running fine at nearly 130k miles. Now she says it makes
strange noises, doesn't want to turnover when she attempts to start
it, and other seemingly unrelated issues.

Any suggestions on obvious things to check into? Sorry I don't have
greater details in that she is at college.

Barry

 

[Todd H.]

A friend changed my daughter's '03 Outback timing belt -- just the
belt.
When?


Car was running fine at nearly 130k miles. Now she says it makes
strange noises, doesn't want to turnover when she attempts to start
it, and other seemingly unrelated issues.

How old's the battery? Starter just clicking?

 

[barrybowen3]

How old's the battery? Starter just clicking?

Battery and alternator checked out fine about a month ago. Electrical
comes on but engine make no sound for about 10 or so attempts, then
starts. I told her to check for a loose terminal connection. She did
not mention the starter making any noise. A clicking starter means
replace the starter. That one I know.

Timing belt was replaced a couple of weeks ago and after that is when
things started to happen.

Different question on same car. The clutch goes almost to the floor
before engaging. Is there an adjustment? Are the hydrolics controlled
by the brake fluid or is there a separate fluid resevoir for the
clutch?

Hear the hot weather is about to hit Chicago. Spent a couple of years
by Wrigley and a few more near Schamburg.

Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

 

[Todd H.]

Battery and alternator checked out fine about a month ago. Electrical
comes on but engine make no sound for about 10 or so attempts, then
starts.

Starter seems suspect then. When it cranks, does it then start right
away and reliably?

I told her to check for a loose terminal connection. She did not
mention the starter making any noise. A clicking starter means
replace the starter. That one I know.

I've had it mean battery too weak to crank the engine but alive enough
to engage the starter solenoid, but that's moot here as there's no
clicking.

Timing belt was replaced a couple of weeks ago and after that is when
things started to happen.

How many miles/days between the timing belt replacement and this
engine craziness? Will you let us in one the seemingly unrelated
symptoms?

Different question on same car. The clutch goes almost to the floor
before engaging. Is there an adjustment? Are the hydrolics
controlled by the brake fluid or is there a separate fluid resevoir
for the clutch?

Love to help, but I have the auto. When my hydraulic Mazda clutch was
getting that far, it was time to replace it. If you're on the
original clutch at that mileage, you may be gettin' due too.

Hear the hot weather is about to hit Chicago. Spent a couple of
years by Wrigley and a few more near Schamburg.

Coo. It's be relatively reasonable so far this year, so we're due.