gwsbrat Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Hey, Okay, whenever I drive my brat there is an extremely loud clicking sound; it wont go away. Does anyone else have this problem or know possibly what it is? Do the EA81's have solid rockers? Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 is the noise coming from the engine or drivetrain?maybe the cv`s are shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLCraig Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 What year is your brat? An 85 and later model would have come with a hydro lifter engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Also hydraulic if its a '83 or newer automatic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 most likely an axel. does it ever get better/worse? are any of your axel boot torn? old subarus eat front axels up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4moose Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 does the sound change with the rpms? does it change when you turn sharp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exister99 Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 It is also possible that you are stripping out the splines on one of your front hubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwsbrat Posted October 17, 2005 Author Share Posted October 17, 2005 It is an 85', the click increases with the engine rpm. It is definately comming from the engine itself, not the wheels or axles. I have heard acoupple things which may be causing it, i will check thoes.. Thank You all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoTGrimes Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Check the oil. Low oil makes noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopsicleMud Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 In Subarus, a ticking noise coming from the engine indicates that it's running. Seriously, though, here are some threads that might help: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/search.php?searchid=170532 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 give seafoam a try.it should help out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browndogsuba Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 i hav e a '88 sportswagon and i experience the same niose, when the revs are up the noise ticking increases in speed, its not always there but it comes and goes when it pleases....any solutions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwsbrat Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 Ive talked to CCR, they rebuild subaru engines. I was told that the EA-81 engine has solid rockers, therefore one of the rockers or the valves probally needs adjusted. Prior to owning my brat I had a 99' Mitsubishi Mirage which had a clicking noise which came and left when it pleased. In its case I was told that it was a stuck rocker, or that the oil had caused sludge build up around one of the rockers causing it to stick. In that case I was recommended to find an engine detergant which you add to your oil prior to changing it. My Brat clicks all the time and the click just speeds up with the higher RPM. I am going to see if the lifters or valves need adjusted this weekend. I will let you know if it gets the clicking to stop! Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 not if it an 85. all 85 and laters have hyd lifters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 What year is it? Manual/auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwsbrat Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 bloody hell...does anyone agree on anything? It is a 1985 Subaru Brat 4x4 carburated EA-81 engine and a 4 speed manual transmission. I was told by ccr that it has solid lifters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Most ea81s have solid lifters, because most are pre '85. Since yours is an '85, it has hydraulic lifters (unless its not the original engine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwsbrat Posted October 19, 2005 Author Share Posted October 19, 2005 Okay, Thank You Much! I really appriciate the help! Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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