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OK, Folks, got the main problem solved. After pulling off the belt covers, a nut fell out (bad sign). The oil pump sprocket was hanging out by 1/2 inch, and the belt was riding on the lip (which cut a groove along the middle of the belt. Guess I forgot to torque the nut that holds the oil pump sprocket on? Or does it take a lockwasher? Anyway, i put a little blue locktite on it, reassblemed the whole thing (without the belt covers this time) and it now has oil pressure. The problem is, it's still tapping very loudly (especially from the left side of the engine). THink I did some damage driving it that couple of minutes dry? Anyway, thanks all for the tips..... Now on to the tapping. Mike.

Wow, Thanks for all the replys, folks. What a great board this is. The Sub sits in the Garage till I get back from a quick vacation with the fam. I guess I'll try to double check the sender, and rule that out of the equation. take care, Mike.

No, I made sure it has oil! Anyone know of an easy way to check for oil pressure to crosscheck that sending unit? Yes, the engine noise is loud...it just sounds dry to me. (maybe I'm just paranoid?) I guess it could be a stripped exhaust stud, or something, thats making sound bad.

Well, I've finally got her together, and guess what...... no oil pressure. Guess that last mechanic was a soothsayer as well.

Thanks for the reply ShawnW, I'm pretty sure the pickup tube stayed in the engine, so I didn't mess with it. Hmmmm, wonder if I should take the belts off and pull the oil pump again....damn. Do I have to drain the oil for that? THanks for any help, folks....my wife wants that thing out of the garage.

Wondering if I might get some help here: I replaced the clutch on my 87 GL, and decided to pull the engine and replace the seals (including oil pan, mains, oil pump). Just got it together, fired her up. After the smoke cleared (i used alot of engine cleaner, ect. in it), I took it out of the driveway, clacking got louder and louder, and then I noticed no oil pressure (sender is hooked up). I'm now parked along the side of the road. Anyone know of any typical mistakes that would cause this when resealing an engine?? THanks! Man, i'm bummed. Mike.

Now that I've got the engine back in and am ready to do the belts, I'm wondering if I should leave, add-on to, or remove the message that was left for me. Right now, I feel that the message was quite prophetic. Mike.

LMAO! I'm still chuckling over this one. I pulled my engine (1st time) to reseal and replace the clutch on my 87 GL Wagon, and noticed some writing on the inside of one of the timing belt covers.....after removing a couple layers of caked-on oil, I found this message: I got the car with 60,000 miles, so I didn't expect it was opened up already. I did notice 4 dimples in the metal around the camshaft seals, with the burrs still hanging there (from some kind of seal puller?). Anyway, I just had sit down, pop a beer, and have a laugh when I saw that. Mike.

Hey all, My 04 forester X, MT has a really loud whine coming from the engine compartment when starting in -10F and below weather (I'm in Fairbanks AK, so its not unusual). It lasts for a few minutes and then goes away. Dealer says it's normal and even gave it a name...the "cold weather noise". Says they're looking into it. Anybody else have any experience with this? I really wonder what the heck it is. Thanks! Mike.

Well, I'm up in Alaska.....prices are a bit more up here. That's not a bad deal for Fairbanks, I'm pretty sure.

Just wondering what the general take on extended warrenties is. My wife is pestering me about extending the warrenty, we will make the purchase tommorow: 2004 Forester X (Red, beige interior) with 6000 miles for $18250. Any input appreciated!? Mike.