My Subaru and the clicks.. The nonstop noises... - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Chingal0 · 07-13-2004, 11:55 PM

I have a question. I have a 1991 Subaru Loyale Wagon with about 140k miles. Just recent it has been making this clicking sound that happens when the engine is say 'warming up' eg it goes away when the car has been running for a bit. Now, it's the sound that older cars make when the shit needs oil. According to the oil pressure gauge, the pressure is about 65-75 when I first start the car, and then the clicking begins. After about 10 minutes or so it goes away, and the pressure stabilizes to under .. I would say about 30. I was just curious, I don't have to drive 'er every day, I have other cars, but gas is expensive and this puppy gets damn good mileage compared to a Jeep Grand Cherokee.. Anyways, I can figure some mechanics out on my own, I was hoping to not have to spend my check at the mechanic and was curious if any of you have had any similar issues, or have any wisdom on how to fix it!

Any info is appreciated!

MSD · 07-14-2004, 12:13 AM

Sounds like you've got valve clatter. The lifter clearances need to be checked. While cold, everythig is too far apart, but once the parts heat up and expand, it will be within the acceptable range. If your engine can safely use a thicker oil, that might fix the problem, but I prefer to do things the right way so they don't come back and bite me in the ass later.

Chingal0 · 07-14-2004, 11:21 AM

Yea, I figured it had something to do with the lifters, but I wasn't sure. I tried a thicker oil already, but it was no different..

07-13-2004, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chingal0 Something like that.. Location: Oreygun.	My Subaru and the clicks.. The nonstop noises... I have a question. I have a 1991 Subaru Loyale Wagon with about 140k miles. Just recent it has been making this clicking sound that happens when the engine is say 'warming up' eg it goes away when the car has been running for a bit. Now, it's the sound that older cars make when the shit needs oil. According to the oil pressure gauge, the pressure is about 65-75 when I first start the car, and then the clicking begins. After about 10 minutes or so it goes away, and the pressure stabilizes to under .. I would say about 30. I was just curious, I don't have to drive 'er every day, I have other cars, but gas is expensive and this puppy gets damn good mileage compared to a Jeep Grand Cherokee.. Anyways, I can figure some mechanics out on my own, I was hoping to not have to spend my check at the mechanic and was curious if any of you have had any similar issues, or have any wisdom on how to fix it! Any info is appreciated! __________________ "Eventually I became too sexy for my gym membership fee."

07-14-2004, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chingal0 Something like that.. Location: Oreygun.	Yea, I figured it had something to do with the lifters, but I wasn't sure. I tried a thicker oil already, but it was no different.. __________________ "Eventually I became too sexy for my gym membership fee."

07-14-2004, 12:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
MSD The sky calls to us ... Super Moderator Location: CT	Sounds like you've got valve clatter. The lifter clearances need to be checked. While cold, everythig is too far apart, but once the parts heat up and expand, it will be within the acceptable range. If your engine can safely use a thicker oil, that might fix the problem, but I prefer to do things the right way so they don't come back and bite me in the ass later.