Slight "slurping" sound - 2000 OBW

R

Ryk

My 2000 Outback wagon sometimes emits a slurping sound for the first mile or
so upon acceleration. "Slurp" is the best way I can think of to describe
the sound and it seems to come from the engine compartment, right in front
of the driver.

I wouldn't describe it as the 'marbles in a can' sound I've read about here,
describing the piston slap problem, but could it be the same? Or is it just
a normal engine noise?

Ryk in Denver
 
I have no answer, but I've noticed a similar sound in my 2001 Forester
lately, which I'm concerned about.

To clarify your description, the slurping sound for me sounds like the 'end
of the drink' straw sucking. Like there's something blocking the free flow
of a liquid. It it associated with acceleration in that it stops when the
accelerator is let off.

Mine seems to stay all the time, though, as of late.
 
Hi,
Did you check your powersteering fluïd?
If there is not enough you will have a similar sound.
(the sound will normally go away when the fluïd gets warmer, unless the
level drops)
grtz
gj
 
Not sure if it counts. .

My 91 Loyale makes a slurping sound when the air conditioner is on and
blowing cold air. A sort of sound like water being poured down a drain. It
could have something to do with the air conditioner removing the
condensation from the air, but I'm not really worried about it. I don't use
the A/C much anyway - usually I just open the windows.

--Decimal Cat
 

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