rizzors25 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Picked this legacy up the other day from a guy, diagnosed with a bad turbo, possible rod knock but the shop didn't do anything to check this out. Apparently a dumb kid drove the car with little oil in the car. More details in the video comments, let me know what you think Thanks! edit* I have no idea how to embed youtube videos on here http://www.youtube.com/embed/zGhhu6tD7Is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted November 8, 2013 Moderators Share Posted November 8, 2013 Doesn't sound exactly like rod knock that I've heard but I'm no expert. Have you tried revving up the engine? Rod knock usually shows up pretty obvious when you do that. Sounds almost like some REALLY noisy injectors, but that would be a bit crazy... "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root_galaxy Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Did you pick it up like that? Any codes? I agree doesn't sound like rod knock but obviously not good. More details would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAP Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I heard this through my ipad speakers and honestly I dont hear anything that stands out. My engine is noisier when cold and idles at over 1k rpms until it warms up a little. It sounds like what is on the video. I'll give it another listen using headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkLegacyGT Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Is that a cold start or does it do that non stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzors25 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 So that is a cold start I didn't want run it too long just case. Considering the engine is stock, that noise is unusually loud although I would agree really doesn't sound like rod knock. I had an Ej25 with rod knock awhile back and it sounded different Did you pick it up like that? Any codes? I agree doesn't sound like rod knock but obviously not good. More details would be helpful. I did yes, all I did was put some fresh oil and a filter and the car. No codes yet. I don't much about the car except for that I was told it was run low on oil. A Subaru dealer checked out the car said the turbo was bad and the rod bearings were bad but I'm not sure how they arrived at that conclusion, that was 3 years ago, car has been sitting since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root_galaxy Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 So that is a cold start I didn't want run it too long just case. Considering the engine is stock, that noise is unusually loud although I would agree really doesn't sound like rod knock. I had an Ej25 with rod knock awhile back and it sounded different I did yes, all I did was put some fresh oil and a filter and the car. No codes yet. I don't much about the car except for that I was told it was run low on oil. A Subaru dealer checked out the car said the turbo was bad and the rod bearings were bad but I'm not sure how they arrived at that conclusion, that was 3 years ago, car has been sitting since I really hope you got this car for cheap because sounds like you might have a project on your hands, to me it almost sounds like Valve slap, probably due to oil starvation, but I'm no pro either. I see you're in boulder, maybe take it to Superrupair in boulder. They specialize in everything subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzors25 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 I did get this car for cheap actually I knew there were some problems which was ok I had planned on making a little project out of this car. Hmm alright I'll call for some outside help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
root_galaxy Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Could even be you lifters as well, keep us posted. Side note, were you selling your 330I on craigslist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzors25 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 I'm going to check the valves, possibly do some adjustment if I need to and see what it sounds like. If that doesn't do it, I have to find somewhere to work on and pull the engine, check things out instead of analyzing noises and yes! still trying to actually ha but in no rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 It sounds like a diesel car to me. On really cold mornings mine has a tick as well. I'm not stock, and have forged pistons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzors25 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Yea its ticking pretty good from the heads. I didn't let it warm up but its bone stock ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 When I was stock it had a good tick when cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzors25 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 That might be true but maybe the video doesn't do it justice, its pretty loud. I had a few subarus and there is something definitely wrong in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Well best go get a compression and leak down test done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__raj Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I will give a good news GUESS instead of doomsday. Noisy timing belt tensioner, belt tensioner, PS pump bearing failure, alternator bearing failure etc. Really hard to tell. I will state when my throw out bearing in clutch failed noise happened it sounded like there was no oil in engine to my 20 year experienced Subie tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzors25 Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Interesting good to know. a couple people on another board said that I need a new engine, but they didn't mention why... ha well I may have found a garage to tear things apart in, I think I'm going to take it out and pop heads off, have everything checked out just in case. The engine needs a lot of new seals and whatnot anyway, new clutch etc plus I have the time for this guy regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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