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11-20-2005, 05:43 PM
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just bought an SVX and unhappy...
I have been thoroughly enjoying my SVX for the past few days now and tonight Im sitting at the drivethru at Burger King and i can hear a faint knocking... So here i am with an SVX thats probably going to need a new engine 2 days after buying it... sigh... im so screwed... no idea what this is going to set me back :-(
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#2
11-20-2005, 05:47 PM
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The fuel injectors tic a little bit on my car but that doesnt mean I will need a new engine. Can you isolate the sound? Hold a hose to an injector and listen to the other end while car is running see if thats the ticking if it is your fine.
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11-20-2005, 05:47 PM
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This might not be as big a deal as you think. What type of gas are you using? It needs to be premium gasoline, it says that on 2 different places on the car (instrument panel, inside fuel door) and in the owners manual. Make sure that you use the highest grade gasoline available, or else you will get engine knock. Read about it in your owners manual (if you got one when you bought it). Also, look up the procedure for pulling engine trouble codes, and see if you have any codes stored in the computer (like a bad knock sensor).
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#4
11-20-2005, 05:49 PM
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Relax. Just because you hear a "faint" knocking doesn't mean that your engine is going to go on the fritz and all hell is going to break loose. How does the car drive? Does it stall or do anything weird? Is the car acting completley normal despite the knocking noise? My engine also has a very faint knocking sometimes...mostly when its cold
 . Check the oil level as well. 
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd  - My daily driver2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network
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#5
11-20-2005, 05:54 PM
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Don't worry yet. These engines usually go 300,000 miles or more without any trouble unless they overheat. The lifters tick from time to time, but nothing to get worried about. I understand that you just got the car and are somewhat cautious about what will happen next. We ARE here to HELP YOU !!!!
Let's take one step at a time and check out what the suggestions were before my post.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#6
11-20-2005, 05:56 PM
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By the way, check out the local SVX membership at http://www.nwsvx.com and get registered (free) for lots of fun and get togethers. Welcome to the site.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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#7
11-20-2005, 06:46 PM
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all of my svx engines...had a couple
... have had a slight knock to them at idle... I dunno I figured it came with the teritorry. THe only reason I even notice is becuase I am meticulous about the mechanical shape my vehicles are in... cosmetic is yet another story Tom
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#8
11-20-2005, 07:01 PM
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Another thing, depending on the mileage of the SVX you just purchased, it's good insurance to replace all six spark plugs and do an oil change. From there, plan on doing a radiator flush, replacing the fuel filter and drain and refill the transmission atf (do NOT have it power flushed!).
-Chike
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#9
11-20-2005, 07:09 PM
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#10
11-21-2005, 06:12 AM
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My experience with five Subarus enforces these truths:
1. All leak oil. 2. All knock, tap, klunk, groan, whine and/or whistle "Dixie." 3. All will last beyond 200,000 miles unless routinely abused. My SVX engine is the quietest of the lot, and she purrs like a contented kitten at idle, but listen closely with the hood up and you can hear a symphony of curious, muted noises. It's a Subaru. dcb
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#11
11-21-2005, 07:02 AM
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They all tick to some degree. The tick should be just barely audible when the engine is fully warmed and all the windows are up.
Dave
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#12
11-21-2005, 10:14 AM
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I've got to disagree with that . . . My sticky lifter is loud as heck with a window opened even a little bit. When my windows are all up I can't hear it due to SVXi superior use of sound deadening materials!!!
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Dan Pentiums - Melt in your PC, not in your hand! Project - '92 Claret - Purchased May '06, 99,XXX Miles. Includes two bad engines and one bad tranny, cracked windshield, otherwise mostly complete. His - '92 Ebony Pearl - Purchased Dec '05, 134,687 Miles. Parked, TC Seal(?) is leaking.Daily driver - 140,500 and climbing. Hers - '92 Teal - Purchased Aug '05, 129,050 Miles. Daily driver - 160,000 and climbing. Mods: PWR Radiator! Problems: Antenna doesn't work - Bought a 'new' one - Too cold to install . . . OK, it's warmer but I have other projects too! Ticking from front of engine, passenger side - Stuck lifter?
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11-21-2005, 11:24 AM
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11-21-2005, 11:34 AM
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network
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#15
11-21-2005, 12:08 PM
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I was describing a "normal" tick. Dave
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