i have a my01 wrx and tonight it started tapping from the engine the engine oil light has also come on and i have topped the level back up

the car wants to stall when on idle and the tapping gets worst as you accelerate



anybody know what it is ?????


would it be my pistons


tony

 

Big end???

 

Loony Toon Unfortunately this has all the hallmarks of a crank failure. I don't recommend that you start it again until someone technically minded has listened to it and given an opinion. We can help of course but it does depend where you are in the country.

For advice offered freely with no obligation at all, call me and l'll talk you through the options. Does it still qualify for warranty at Subaru ? is probably a pertinent question.

David API Engines

 

Strangely enough Dave, I suggested that Tony call you today.

I had a listen to the car and it give a large knock at start up and then quites down at tickover.

It also seen to have dumped a lot of oil vapour out of the VTA dump valve.

Big end was my first through, but I was wondering if pistons are known to be week on these 01 cars?

 

Thanks for the plug Hol !! Have we met?? I don't recognise your ID but maybe thats designed to be so. I spoke to Tony and we are trying to get organised.

David API

 

No problem Dave.

You were the one who told us where to get the Red crinckle paint.

I was also looking at a P1 indicator switch a while back, but it wouldnt fit my type R. ;(

 

OK Gotcha Now. Thanks again for the vote of confidence. Poor old Tony's got to deal [ fight] with a warranty company - best o' luck I say.

Keep us informed Tony.

David API

 

David will do

just a little question what will standard wrx internals be good for power wise with out the thing going pop again????


tony