golden gordon Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hi folks, My wife recently bought a 1990 L series sports wagon. Every mechanic that has looked at it to date comments on how good it's condition is..but.. my wife reports that there is an intermittent engine noise, a loud clacking or ticking noise. The noise seems to be coming from around or below the distributor , but not from the distributor. Sounds a bit like a noisy lifter, but being unfamiliar with these motors I'm not sure. Any ideas? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 likely so. No cause for alarm as it is nothing that is catastrophically failing or ever will. The condition may be caused by a cavitated o-ring in the cam tower, and posssibly also in the oil pump. Either work can be done easily enough if you are handy with cars. But it may be expensive at a shop if they are unfamiliar withthis car, so find a reliable subaru guy. Here is a video that illustrates the cam tower o-ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden gordon Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Cheers for the heads up on this problem MilesFox, will have a chat with the local subie guys before I consider attacking the job myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden gordon Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Is it possible to determine whether it is the cam tower o ring or oil pump o ring by using the old screwdriver against the engine block and placing an ear to the handle trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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