About once a month, my 87 GL Wagon does the infamous 'Subaru Tap' for a minute or two. I know it's a lifter, but I thought I remembered reading on this forum a long time ago that this happens. Anyone know why?

search tick of death or tick of doom. sounds awefull i know

I know the motor is basically solid, just has an occasional sticking of one lifter. Doesn't happen very often. I will do like I saw in the suggestions on that searched-out thread.

 

Thanks!

Rebuild and reseal your oil pump and you will be good to go.