Suzam Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I posted a previous thread about my 2.2 and possible piston slap. A few responses were to have the valves adjusted for correct lash. I still wonder -- if the noise quiets down is it valves? Any engine I've had before was always the same valve noise cold or hot. My mechanic looked in his book and said it calls for 7.3 hours of labor for the adjustment! :eek: I can just imagine the bill on that being over $600? Anybody had this done lately? What did it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Well, I just read through the linked post. My engine has similar piston slap symptoms. Has done so since the odo read 45K miles. On Saturday, I'm replacing the clutch (130K miles now) and since the engine will be lifted out anyway, I'm going to check/adjust the valve lash. So sit tight, and wait for my feedback. At least you'll know for sure if the big bill will cure the sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAWalker Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 7.3 hours would be for a 2.5L DOHC, NOT a 2.2L. Even then 7.3 is high for a 2.5L DOHC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzam Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 So sit tight, and wait for my feedback. At least you'll know for sure if the big bill will cure the sound I almost never need an excuse to sit. Especially if it's a bar stool! 7.3 hours would be for a 2.5L DOHC, NOT a 2.2L. Even then 7.3 is high for a 2.5L DOHC. So what would I be looking at for a SOHC 2.2L then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAWalker Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Mitchell 2007 Edition Labor Estimating Guide shows: Legacy 1997-1999 2.2L Eng. 1.9hrs 2.5L Eng. 3.6hrs Additional times: Were air conditioning interferes. .2hrs Were power steering interferes. .2hrs Face is, weather or not you have A/C or P/S, they don't interfere with a valve adjustment, so the additional time should not be added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 So what would I be looking at for a SOHC 2.2L then?all EJ22's are SOHC, so that shouldn't affect anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzam Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 all EJ22's are SOHC, so that shouldn't affect anything. Right. What I was asking was the difference between a 2.5 DOHC adjustment vs. a 2.2 SOHC in time/price. Mitchell 2007 Edition Labor Estimating Guide shows: Legacy 1997-1999 2.2L Eng. 1.9hrs 2.5L Eng. 3.6hrs So there is a difference between the two types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAWalker Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Huge difference. The valve adjustment on the 2.5L can't be done in car in that time without a ~$200 special tool. All that is needed for the 2.2L is a 10mm, screwdriver, and feeler gages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Well, well, well.... First of all: I am appalled! My car is built in Japan, but they installed a FRENCH clutch at the factory "Valeo" stamped all over the parts. No wonder the original clutch died so early. Thank goodness the Subaru dealer spare part is an Exedy item. (Came in Subaru box, with Subaru part no.) Back on track: The valve train needed no adjustment. So that's quite impressive. Of course it does mean that the my piston slap noise really is piston slap. I would expect the same of yours Suzam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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