RichardL Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I have recently bought an 02 Legacy (2 litre) with 68,000 miles. There is a nasty vibration that starts at about 2500rpm and stops at approx 3000rpm. More obvious from outside than when driving. Present whether clutch is in or out and also when stationery. I would say that it is something loose but hard to pin it down to an exact location in the engine bay. I'd appreciate any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 is this a buzzing noise, something you feel in the seat-of-your-pants or something felt in the steering wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardL Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yep a fairly loud buzzing noise - like something loose vibrating! Not through the wheel and appears at 2500 rpm whether you're driving or stationery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Lucky Texan Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 most likely heat shields on the exhaust, many people put hose clamps around them to quiet them down. you or someone will need to get under the car to inspect them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Heat shields are loose. A large hose clamp will fix it for a year, then just another hose clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDfreak Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Heat shields are loose. A large hose clamp will fix it for a year, then just another hose clamp. What these two said... It just might be the exhaust heat shields. Your description sounds like the same vibration I've experienced on my old 1999 Outback (BG6) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yep I have that exact problem with my legacy heat shields. I just left them like they were helps save on gas it makes you not want to rev it past 2500 rpm for a sustained amount of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardL Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yep I have that exact problem with my legacy heat shields. I just left them like they were helps save on gas it makes you not want to rev it past 2500 rpm for a sustained amount of time That makes me feel better .... I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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