turboslo89 Posted September 4, 2012 Author Share Posted September 4, 2012 update: Got everything put back in and hooked up, a 2000 rs2.5 oem exhaust manifold did work, but it had no heat shields which i don't like but i'll live with it. When i did start the engine, it was ridiculously loud but I only ran it for roughly 10 minutes so I'm wondering if the combo of no heat shields plus not being run for who knows how long would have made it this loud. It's also running at roughly 1100-1200 rpms the whole time. I hooked up the vacuum lines top of Throttle body to top of solenoid under the intake. Sensor on tower to filter. Filter to lower fitting on solenoid under intake. Also teed off that previous mentioned line ^^ after the filter and routed to back passenger side of Intake mani fitting AND to regulator on fuel rail. Any thoughts on where i could have went wrong or could have missed a fitting somewhere? anything could help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 what loud about it. there are lots of loud. valve noise, leaks, belt noise. BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 the last 95 i installed was so loud i was sure i had just wasted my money and time on a junk engine. i let it idle for an hour and it got quiet. now it is a great engine. i also ran a bottle of MMO in the oil for a 1000 miles and then changed the oil and filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 i also ran a bottle of MMO in the oil for a 1000 miles and then changed the oil and filter. love that stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboslo89 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Okay, Fixed the multiple exhaust leaks which brought down the idle to where it needed to be. Then changed the oil and used a heavier oil and half a quart of Lucas oil stabilizer. I then have had it running for a total of about 20 mins, but it's only been idling. It still sounds loud, by loud i mean it really sounds like a hardcore valve tick, maybe even getting close to a valve slap. Funny part about it is that it seriously only sounds like 1 valve or 1 side of the engine. any thoughts on what could be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stasis Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 love that stuff What is it o-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 any thoughts on what could be done? give it time. some folks think the way to free up, pump up a stuck HLA is to go for a spirited drive. i prefer time , letting it idle. you will not notice it getting quieter. but at some point you will say, that doesn't sound too bad. worst case, you replace a couple of hydraulic lash adjusters. but wait, it will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 What is it o-o MMO = Marvelous Mystery Oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stasis Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Is it full of tiny scooby doos and shaggys in the mystery machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 A stuck HLA may need to be swapped out with a good one. If it is completely collapsed even the most spirited drive won't fix it. A new one is only $8-10. You can always try to bleed them. I have pics of HLAs here: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/engine-clicking-fix-replace-kill-firei-191227.html But like johnegg says, it may just get better. In fact, it may just come and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboslo89 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Well sadly i would love to wait but i have about 6 people lining up to buy this car right now but i want it running in tip top shape. I think i'll call my local dealership tomorrow and see if they stock the HLA'S Also, thanks for the video, thats exactly what mine sounds like so i know that has to be the issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Just make sure you follow the FSM procedure for removing and installing the rocker assembly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboslo89 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 question, at my work (an auto parts store) I looked up a 1995 2.2L HLA, then I looked up a 1998 2.2L HLA and there was no listing for it, does that mean I can't use the ones off my 98? I then reverse-crossed the number to see what vehicles it fits and it listed only 94-96 subaru 2.2L's I figure that means I can't interchange the ones from my 98 onto this 95 ej22. Which sucks as the ones from the 98 never made a sound... you guys are the experts....what's the verdict? interchangeable or no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboslo89 Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 never mind, A little bit of research has shown me that subaru quit using HLA's in 1996, therefore leading to the conclusion that my non-existent 1998 HLA's will NOT work on my 95 engine. Sorry for the bit of stupid But on a good note, order 4 new HLA's through work, had them over nighted from our warehouse and this issue will hopefully be resolved tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I wonder why Subaru quit using them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboslo89 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 Thats a good question. Im not even sure they quit using them completely, i only researched far enough to find the answer to my question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 horse power . all of the changes in the late 90s were driven by more power. pistons, lash adjuster, interference, even exhaust ports, but i don't understand that one. and at some point the engineers decided that the ej22 would not be able to deliver what they needed and the retired it. i fault subaru for not using the smaller engine and making a more fuel efficient car. but they are still all about ''bigger is better'' which has driven the US market for 75? years. but they are too small a company to do it all and mid to high 20s were good numbers until '08. now even the US companies are making efficient cars. (and still guzzlers too.) it will be interesting to see what happens to the industry as the economy improves. will the US forget and start buying big again? or have we learned our lesson and the small efficient car is here to stay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboslo89 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 I hope the efficient car stays, but oil companies putting money in car makers pockets isnt helping with the efficiency stand point..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboslo89 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 okay.... this thing is now running like a top and ready to roll. AAAANNNNDDDD back up for sale 1998 subaru legacy for sale, no rust with a great 95 engine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz98gt Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 What is it o-o http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/ http://www.marvelmysteryoil.com/templates//images/header_logo.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboslo89 Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Also have a 98 2.2L for sale, possible bent valve....could make good fix up or rebuild engine any questions let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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