Hello all, this video was recorded by a mobile inspection service to check out a 2008 Outback 3.0 H6 LL Bean with 70k miles that I was strongly considering purchasing. He stated that the noise came and went but was definitely frequently audible. He thought it may be some kind of valve train tap. Unfortunately the car in question is almost 1000 miles away so I can't check it out myself or take it anywhere. It's at a dealership (non-Subaru) though from a recent trade in.
A local Subaru mechanic told me that it was likely a timing chain tensioner issue and could be anywhere from $700-2k to fix. What do you all think? Potential seriousness/cost of repair? Any thoughts whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.
Noise happens when engine is running, sound comes from the drivetrain, not variable based on any condition I'm aware of, and no vibration associated.
Thanks!
https://youtu.be/iV7Whc_KX-w
A local Subaru mechanic told me that it was likely a timing chain tensioner issue and could be anywhere from $700-2k to fix. What do you all think? Potential seriousness/cost of repair? Any thoughts whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.
Noise happens when engine is running, sound comes from the drivetrain, not variable based on any condition I'm aware of, and no vibration associated.
Thanks!
https://youtu.be/iV7Whc_KX-w