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make sure you time the left bank first then turn the motor one full turn before doing the right bank. be careful not to use the ignition timing marks there are three other marks on the flywheel that you use. Use the center one of these 3.

Hello subybrumby A new belt will stretch with use but they are not designed to run tensioned like a fan belt. From new they only need the slightest tension so once they are settled in they are neutral no slack and no stretch. Assist the tensioner with only finger pressure nip it up rotate the engine...

Hi redrover!! You need to buy an oil pressure testing gauge from a tool shop. You unscrew the oil pressure sender unit which is right beside the filter on the pump housing. Then screw in the oil pressure tester gauge. Most engines in that era would be about 20 psi upwards at idle idle when hot and 5...

Hi! Oil pressure reading was 55lb and yes they are brand new after market lifters. THANKS

Hi! Yes there is plenty of oil pressure. Been on a 45 minute drive on the M1, reduced noise slightly. Thanks for your ideas....still trying to find a solution

Yes we had already done the oil pump seals. Sorry I should have mentioned it in my request for help.
Please keep the ideas coming, I really appreciate any help.

Thanks so much Wowan!!!!!!!!

Hi there! I could really do with some advice if anyone has any. I have a 1992 Subaru Leone Wagon.Check noise, found 1 lifter soft on LH bank of EA82. Fitted new lifters to LH bank. New ones were pumped up when purchased. Engine started quiet, but in a few minutes became noisy ie.. bleddown. Viewed o...