Good Evening,
I bought a relativly low mileage (98k) 1989 Subaru Wagon GL. It was cheap and very clean and straight, all original, a little old lady owned it and only drove it to .... (you know the story). I had the timing belt changed and all that goes along with this scheduled maintenance at 100k miles. Contracted an oil leak, told it was lube from the transmission, had an "O" ring replaced somewhere. Next, strange ticks and a possible knock. I have been reading threads about the TOD and hope this is what I am experiencing. I took it back to my mechanic he says "rebuild" to include the lower part of the engine, BIG $! or replace.
I am inclined to drive the car and enjoy its last days, months, years until something flies apart. How do I distinguish the "Tick of Death" from the Knock of Rod of Death?
In closing I really love the little car and want to keep it original if possible. Thanks in advance for the advice, warnings, questions, sarcasm ...
I am new to the forum, be gentle :-)
Simon