Tapping Motor 1996 - Subaru Outback

grubdub761 · 11-25-2010, 10:17 PM

I know that these car can have a tick to them sometimes but I don't think mine is normal. It ticks when it's good and hot ( I deliver food) I keep oil in it but can rarely get the dipstick to read anything. I just replaced the duty C myself so I kinda feel invested in this car.

If the motor was to let go what is the newest motor I could swap in with little to no modifications? I'm not looking for crazy power, but being stong and reliable would be nice.

1996 Outback 2.5 Auto.

**The_Lizard** · 11-26-2010, 08:11 AM

A loud valvetrain can be caused by low oil pressure. The oil pump seal can gradually fail, causing a loss of pressure, but not enough to trip the oil light.

Have you tried a thicker oil?

11-25-2010, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
grubdub761 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tapping Motor 1996 I know that these car can have a tick to them sometimes but I don't think mine is normal. It ticks when it's good and hot ( I deliver food) I keep oil in it but can rarely get the dipstick to read anything. I just replaced the duty C myself so I kinda feel invested in this car. If the motor was to let go what is the newest motor I could swap in with little to no modifications? I'm not looking for crazy power, but being stong and reliable would be nice. 1996 Outback 2.5 Auto.

11-26-2010, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Lizard Tokyo's between my toes Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ohio Car: 2001 Wintergreen Outback 5MT Posts: 6,511 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A loud valvetrain can be caused by low oil pressure. The oil pump seal can gradually fail, causing a loss of pressure, but not enough to trip the oil light. Have you tried a thicker oil? __________________ Political signatures don't belong on a car board.

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