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RMDAV

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    '97 Outback 2.5 Manual

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  1. Well, the problem has revealed itself. I did an oil & Filter change last night and after running the engine a bit to facilitate topping up the oil, discovered a puddle of coolent beneath the oil pan and a steady drip comming from the area where the coolent hose on the drivers side attaches to the pump. Hose itself is completely dry, but seepage can be seen at the gasket between the hose mount and pump. Question is, does a failing waterpump make this kind of noise (the screech) and this belching of fluid? Is it just coincidence that this failure came at the same time as the cam belt R&R? Might there be anything done during that proceedure that could do in the pump? Care to guess, anyone? I actually feel kinda lucky to have caught this, and relieved that there is something obvious to point a finger at. Next thing is, can I drive this to the shopfor repairs. About 3 miles... what's the risk?
  2. Tentatavely set up another go at the problem Monday. They're worried about blame, ultimately a secondary concern, got to find out what it is and fix it... They are a good shop, willing to pull covers and see, also tentavely at no or reduced charge. Don't get any "scam'" alarms. Wondering how a Dealer would have gone about this.
  3. hi i live in canby if you want i could look at your car for you if you can get it to canby, Stockam Automotive Mobile Services i wont charge you to look at it. give me a call 503 208 0627

    later

    dennis

  4. Well, just the cam belt was replaced, can't say much about the rest belt assembly. Not seen any diagrams, so I should do some research on the subject. I'm leaning towards the bad bearing theory. Can't accuse the mechanic of any possible cause during the job, since I don't know what it involves. Might there be any potentially flawed procedures anyone knows of? Is there some inspection of the system he might have missed, or anything he should have discovered had he looked?
  5. My first post to this forum, apologies for any faux pas... My '97 Outback 2.5l DOHC 5speed, 105k, is making a Screeching sound since having its schedualed cam belt replacement. Begins at 2500rpm up to 3000, and probably beyond, but drowned out by regular engine whine. By my ear it's coming from the alternator, so I had hoped for a mis-adjusted belt. Took it back to the reputable independent shop (but my first activity with) for a look see. Removed both the alternator and AC belts and started it up; same noise unchanged. He thinks it is a normal condition, I assured him it is not and has only done so since his service. Gave me the shrug-of-the-shoulders answer. So, anyone care to venture a guess? I've not seen inside this part of the motor, so it's just speculation, but since the cam belt tension is hydraulic, auto adjusted, what else might be the cause? Idler gears or some type of belt guide? Hmmm...might just have to drive it 'till sumpthin' stops. Not. Thanks for any input.
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