Subaru Lifter? Noise
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what motor? can you hear it at idle or just when the engine is under load?
Usually a sticky lifter will make noise at idle when the oil pressure is low. Sure it's not a cv joint clicking? Other thing would be a rod bearing but it probably wouldn't get quieter?
Rislone didn't help any with my occasional startup lifter noise. ARX seems to be doing a much better job.
ARX then try a thicker oil, GC or RTS.
These engines are also known for piston slap and loose timing belt tensioners making noise that people think is the lifters. If it gets quieter as it warms my vote is for piston slap.
These engines are also known for piston slap and loose timing belt tensioners making noise that people think is the lifters. If it gets quieter as it warms my vote is for piston slap.
I think its piston slap aswell. Not uncommon for a subaru mechanic to swap collapsed cylinders on low mileage flat4's.
Crank seals get rock hard a puke oil common too.
Crank seals get rock hard a puke oil common too.
You are correct, in '97 the EJ22 got solid lifters.
Thankfully they are adjustable with common tools, unlike the shim-type in our '99 Outback, which are a @#$!$. This "should" be done at 100k, though my understanding is that it's rarely done.
http://endwrench.com/images/pdfs/H4H6Fall03.pdf
Thankfully they are adjustable with common tools, unlike the shim-type in our '99 Outback, which are a @#$!$. This "should" be done at 100k, though my understanding is that it's rarely done.
http://endwrench.com/images/pdfs/H4H6Fall03.pdf
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Which Rislone?..... the thinner viscosity quart bottle works better than the half-quart concentrate. Give it the maximum dose too.
The last time I heard a tick in my beater Caravan, I added the 16 oz bottle of Marvel Mystery Oil. Worked like a charm.
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I agree, add a pint of MMO.....
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