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engine turns over smooth.. then comes to a dead stop.. vise versa when i try and turn it over opposite direction... wont allow to turn over to line up timing marks on pulleys.. timing belt looks brand new.. im thinking it has a bent valve, but no idea what/why caused that.. tempted to bring to...

lewiston area.. car is still on a flatbed

i used a small clear plastic tub.. car is outside in bright sunlight, i couldn't see any signs of metal swirls, chunks, or any tiny particles.. maybe internals have more hope? what should i do from here? tempted to bring to dealer and have them give me a diagnosis. 

so i just dumped the oil.. not a spec of metal.... hmmmmmm, maybe it didnt spin a bearing? 

i know u said dont go ebay.. but would this put me in the right direction.. its acl bearings.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-WRX-STi-Turbo-ACL-Race-Performance-Main-Rod-Engine-Bearings-EJ20-EJ25-/190720399658?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c67d2592a&vxp=mtr

just bought a 02 wrx.. second subie i buy,, first was a beater 93 impreza... got rid of that last winter anyways.. im excited about the new project i just got. car has 173k.. timing belt supposivly done 10k ago at evergreen subaru. previous owner took a right turn from a stopsign.. annnnd...