Hi from ACT

PhilsWagon · Post by **PhilsWagon** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:04 am

And some more...

PhilsWagon · Post by **PhilsWagon** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 10:07 am

Thanks steptoe,

I saw some on ebay for $10 each + postage so probably the same price with that.

There are a couple of good Subaru parts dealers in Canberra so i'll check them out too if I need to go down that path...

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:12 am

PhilsWagon wrote:I've tried a lifter cleaner but it's still the same and I checked the other seal when I had the pump off and it looked ok, but it has been sitting for about 4 years so who knows I'll try the spacer first because it will be the easiest to do and go from there.

When you say it looked ok, are you saying it was still soft and had a square edge on the running face, as I've had ones look good but after changing them the noise goes away. If you've got good oil and pressure, take it for a good run on the highway and I'm confident the noise will clear up.

PhilsWagon wrote:The compliance plate is stamped 2/90 so i'm assuming it is an 89 build but not complianced until 90.

Yeah.. Built date will be 89 and inside the rear of the LHF door. Best model released in Aus. The only other EFI L.Series model released in Aus was the early 85-86 RX Turbo sedans and the Vortex coupes.

PhilsWagon wrote:Anyway here are some more pics for you...

Thanks for the pics.. it really looks good all over. I did notice your dash doesn't have all the gauges mine has ?? Wonder if it's been changed?

PhilsWagon · Post by **PhilsWagon** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:41 am

Yeah when I checked it was still soft and looked ok.

Out of curiosity, what gauges do you have that I don't?

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:53 am

I'm not at home right now to be 100% sure but I think I have Oil Pressure and Volts. One above the Fuel and the other above the Temp.

I'll try and find a pic on the web

PhilsWagon · Post by **PhilsWagon** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:06 pm

So I was thinking about this "tick of death" problem and how I really didn't want to start pulling things apart so decided to do another oil flush because hey, it's been sitting for 4 years and who knows when it was last serviced. So I added a can of LIQUI MOLY Engine Detox ($23 from Supercheap Auto) and after about 5 mins of idling the "tick of death is gone!!!!!!

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:27 pm

PhilsWagon wrote:I added a can of LIQUI MOLY Engine Detox ($23 from Supercheap Auto) and after about 5 mins of idling the "tick of death is gone!!!!!!

Woohoo!

PhilsWagon · Post by **PhilsWagon** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 1:31 pm

NachaLuva wrote:Woohoo!

Yep, that's pretty much what the smile on my face looks like!

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 2:18 pm

Great news Phil and glad to hear it work for you. I have in the past, used the flush, then ran the engine with a cheap oil with a can of stop leak (which softens the gaskets and seals) for a day, then dumped it and filled the engine with a good quality oil.

I also recomend you run a can of Upper Cylinder Clean and Engine Oil Flush before you service the engine next.

PhilsWagon · Post by **PhilsWagon** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 2:56 pm

That next service may be a while as it has no rego. I used half a can of throttle body cleaner down a vacuum line and she runs pretty smooth now, still want to run a timing light just to be sure but i've got a few things that need doing before I take it for a rego inspection...

- Brake fluid flush and adjustment (Brakes are pretty much non existent at the moment)
- Suspension bushes
- Tyers
- Engine needs a good clean

Cheers

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Nov 17, 2013 3:28 pm

I'd definitely change the brake fluid if it's been sitting for 4 years. Also remove the rear drums and service the automatic brake shoe adjuster, then make sure the adjuster is set correctly when reinstalling the drum. Front brakes may need inspecting and make sure the slide pins are lubricated.