[97 Subaru Legacy Engine Knock]

Hello all!

 

I know posts about this probably exist but I've looked through the

threads and couldn't find one.

 

I have a 97 Legacy (about 47000 miles), well-maintained (by me and

dealer)

 

My problem is this:

 

When I start the car in the morning, I can hear a noticable knocking

sound coming from the engine.

 

This knocking continues (and as the engine warms up, turns into a

clicking, lite knocking sound inside of the passenger compartment).

 

I haven't tried my dealer again with this complaint, but about a year

ago I had it in to have it checked for this knocking sound and they

said they couldn't hear anything abnormal, only that Subaru engines

are noisy (which they are).

 

What could be the problem? And my other question is: What can I

say to the dealer to help them diagnose this problem? Does anyone

have a tech service bulletin that I can present to the dealership to

at least get them to acknowledge the problem?

 

And my final question (Sorry I know I'm rambling hehehe ) is this, if the dealer won't

do anything for me, will I still get the normal amount of life from this

car? (I love it, and my next car will be a Sube)

 

Thanks for help!

 

Chris

I just bought a 97 outback and it has the same noise I also have a toyota with the same noise when it is cold. Checking with a stethiscope the only noise I could find is the fuel injectors clicking. the toyota has 300k on it and it has had the noise since it was new.