11-24-2009, 10:48 AM
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1995 Subaru SVX LSi Polo Green
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Grantham, PA (Near Harrisburg)
Posts: 2,119
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Re: 98 Forester interference engine?
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Originally Posted by SoCal LS-L
Last night one of my boss' friends towed in their 98 forester, when its started the engine makes a loud clanking sound, almost like rod knock. He verified that the timing was slightly off........ so is this engine interference type? Its the 2.5 liter on a 98 Forester.... thanks guys.
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Yup. He's got pistons running into valves.
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(8/23/07-Present) 1995 Subaru SVX LSi (197k) Polo Green (#1102) 03/95
Mods: DDM Tuning 4500k 35w Low Beam HID, 100w H3 Bulbs, Extra Ground Cables, 15 minute $12.96 mod,
svxfiles designed transmission mount ( ), sporting a "new" tail light bar,
silver BBS rims, custom power steering cooler (one that doesn't dump ATF constantly), new negative lead cable, no more third or fourth gear 
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(12/01/2011-Present) 2005 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited 5MT (97k)
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