tapping noise

[Paris Ligi]

Hello All,

I own an 03 OBW with approx 71000 miles. I recently had the head gaskets
replaced due to leaking antifreeze... I have since noticed that on cold
mornings upon start up , a tapping noise - I have checked the oill level and
its fine. The noise usually disppears once the car warns up.

I haven't noticed this before the car was repaired.

Is this anything to be concerned with? Should I take it back to the dealer?

Thanx in advance, PL...

 

[Michael Pardee]

Hello All,

I own an 03 OBW with approx 71000 miles. I recently had the head gaskets
replaced due to leaking antifreeze... I have since noticed that on cold
mornings upon start up , a tapping noise - I have checked the oill level
and its fine. The noise usually disppears once the car warns up.

I haven't noticed this before the car was repaired.

Is this anything to be concerned with? Should I take it back to the
dealer?

Thanx in advance, PL...

If the tapping gets louder instead of just faster as you press the
accelerator I'd bet it is an exhaust leak. If so, since all that was
disturbed when the head gaskets were done the dealer should make that right.

Mike

 

[Spudster]

Piston slap... known problem with the 2.5L SOHC engines. I've got this also
on my '02 OBS and the dealer says thats just the way they are, lump it.

Subaru sales have got to be suffering from this ridiculous policy.