Noisy Lifters

[mysteryray]

I've got a 1991 L Series S/wagon, 230,000 kms with a real problem with
noisy (hydraulic)lifters. Mechanic has tried replacing oil 3 times and
using additives. Suggestions that it is either sucking air due to leaking
seal on/near oil pump or dirt in oil gallery that gets caught in lifters.
Problem moves around from lifter to lifter and is intermitent and not
always on cold start. Any suggestions?

 

[cgilb]

Check your oil pump...Had similar problem with 1985 wagon

 

[Grumby]

It will be sucking air through the front oil seal of the oil pump - a very
common problem with these motors.

 

[Peter Johnston]

Hi:

The 92 Legacy has notorious problems with stuck lifters. Luckily, mine is
OK with only the occasional event. A friend has one that was badly
affected - the Subaru rep poo-poo'd his complaints but he stuck to it. He
eventually got repairs done FOC - but it took him a LONG time. There could
be a secret waranty around. Check Lemon Aid.

 

[Edward Hayes]

I think the mechanic is correct but, for more information go to
www.scoobymods.com and do a search. ed