Shik Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That is a pretty recognizable noise to anyone who has even owned a Subie before, nevermind work on them You have one lame-ass mechanic Agreed and agreed! I normally give the service guys the benefit of the doubt, but that is just nuts! bdubs is right on, rattling heat shields and Subarus go together like peanut butter and jelly(unfortunately). This was a Subaru dealer that did this work(please say no, please say no, please say no)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldG Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Agreed and agreed! This was a Subaru dealer that did this work(please say no, please say no, please say no)? lol i really hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Agreed and agreed! I normally give the service guys the benefit of the doubt, but that is just nuts! bdubs is right on, rattling heat shields and Subarus go together like peanut butter and jelly(unfortunately). This was a Subaru dealer that did this work(please say no, please say no, please say no)? Just find where it is rattling and wrap a wire, or cloths hanger or something around it good and tight. No more rattling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I remember the first year I owned my car it kept throwing a number 4 misfire. I took it to the same dealer nearly 12 times, 10 times they just reset it and said there was nothing wrong. 11th time they switched the plugs. 12th time they replaced the bad plug. Needless to say i was pissed and that was the last time I took it to a dealer. ironic you mention this however we have an extended warranty that says we can only take warranty work to this dealer if we're within a 40 mile radius so after they replaced the timing belt they still heard the noise... the cause? heat shield rattling - good grief I just hope these jack*$ don't royally f my car up one day 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackfang Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Just find where it is rattling and wrap a wire, or cloths hanger or something around it good and tight. No more rattling. I have seen many people do that and most of the time it makes it worse or doesn't solve it at all. Best thing to do is to spot weld the shields to the exhaust or remove them. [SIZE=1][URL="http://public.fotki.com/blackfang/"]Pics[/URL] [B]08 KawasakiZZR 600- exhaust and other mods 98 Camaro Z/28 HT- some mods......street/strip car 07 Legacy 2.5i- SPT exhaust...daily driver[/B][/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWD Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 ironic you mention this however we have an extended warranty that says we can only take warranty work to this dealer if we're within a 40 mile radius so after they replaced the timing belt they still heard the noise... the cause? heat shield rattling - good grief I just hope these jack*$ don't royally f my car up one day What dealer if you dont mind mentioning? Also, there are plenty of "local" shops that I'm sure would be happy to work on your car - they would likely accept the warranty aswell. - Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 What dealer if you dont mind mentioning? Also, there are plenty of "local" shops that I'm sure would be happy to work on your car - they would likely accept the warranty aswell. - Ben Valley Subaru in Longmont Driving to Denver for someone else to work on my car is incredibly inconvenient seeing how this is the only car that can house our child's seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 This was a Subaru dealer that did this work(please say no, please say no, please say no)? sorry to say, it is a Subaru dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I have 3 ways of getting work done on my car... Do it on my own. Do with my friend who knows a hell of a lot about subarus. Or have it done at an independent shop. They have pretty average labour charge, but they do fast quality work. Anyone in Maine, Warren Auto Barn on rt. 90 FTW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 I have 3 ways of getting work done on my car... Do it on my own. Do with my friend who knows a hell of a lot about subarus. Or have it done at an independent shop. They have pretty average labour charge, but they do fast quality work. Anyone in Maine, Warren Auto Barn on rt. 90 FTW!! working on my '68 Bronco? sure, My '06 legacy? not so much plus I have an extended warranty for the next 4 years or 60,000 miles which ever comes first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 What is this warranty everyone is talking about, can I get it on my '96 leggy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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