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2012 Subaru Impreza · Repair Cost Breakdown

108,000 miles · category: engine

The case

“Loud bang, engine died, won't restart. Cranks but no compression.”

What it turned out to be

Timing belt snapped (interference engine). Replaced belt, water pump, all valves bent — head rebuild required.

The repair bill

Total
$4,280
Parts
$1,980
Labor
$2,300

Did you know?

Interference engines destroy themselves when timing belts break. Always replace timing belts at the recommended interval — usually 90k miles.

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