mdjdc Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I have a 99 outback with the 2.5 DOHC engine and 193k miles on it. Normally the engine runs quietly and smoothly. However, after taking a long trip, as I did yesterday (600 miles) the engine had a tick this morning on startup. It only lasted for a few seconds, but I'm curious as to what the cause could be? Do I need to reseal the oil pump, or is ther another issue I need to look at? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 check the oil level, low oil will cause a tick in the ej22. but it's probably something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 This is an EJ25 and it on a fresh oil change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I believe that has solid lifters (rather than hydraulic?) Those can tick a little bit until the oil starts to flow into the valve covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Maybe its because the car has 193,000 miles on it. I wouldnt worry about it, aside from checking the oil level. As long as it goes away your fine. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 A lot of 2.5s, maybe the majority, have piston slap until they warm up. The more wear you get the more slap you get. As long as it goes away when warm Subaru says no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 This is an EJ25 and it on a fresh oil changeSame brand of oil and filter as before? Same weight of oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 all the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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