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rally370 · Post by **rally370** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 7:02 pm

The N/A 2.2L engine in the rally car still amazes me how it can take a rally beating and drive to work on Monday!

Ever since I purchaced the car it has always made tap tap tap sound when cold,sort of sounds like something is loose and rattling around! But once warmed up the noise is very slight and sometimes not even there.Oil pressure is 75lbs at about 3500rpm and 30lbs at idle when hot.

So anything to worry about ,get a back up engine? or just run till she blows?

Cheers

Chris

skid542 · Post by **skid542** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 7:55 pm

My engine does the same tapping, don't know what it is though. I think everyone's does

and no one seems too worried about it. As long as it's not air in your valves then I wouldn't worry about it.

AWD_addict · Post by **AWD_addict** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 7:56 pm

Valves tap tap tapping?

tris91ricer · Post by **tris91ricer** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 7:59 pm

That's what I've heard --Subies always have had loose -er valves than other cars, so the sound is more prominent. Lately, mine's been a bit louder, too, but methinks the new tranny is still working out it's other things.. not sure though. I'd have to have someone listen to it.
Also replace the VCs, too.. that may help.

evolutionmovement · Post by **evolutionmovement** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 11:43 pm

It's the lifters. They are small, so I think they easily get air. I find synthetic helps as I've had little to no problem with two engines (one with 246k).

Steve

douglas vincent · Post by **douglas vincent** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 4:56 am

I have been getting a tapping sound from my injectors.

rally370 · Post by **rally370** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:42 am

Thanks for the input guys,I'll just thrash it till it breaks!

Chris

tris91ricer · Post by **tris91ricer** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 7:40 pm

..but that's not what we said.. ? Why not just attempt to solve the problem?

rally370 · Post by **rally370** » Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:44 pm

I sort read it as Suby's make this noise so don't worry.I know I should fix it but that means pulling the engine and then finding other things?? I just wanted to find out how much time I've got before she blows! Anyway this engine has done some miles/rallies and has leaking valve seals.So I plan to get another engine rebuild it while the other one is still going and just do a weekend swap.

What are VC's??? a medal called the Victoria Cross??

Cheers

Chris

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