Sorry to bring up the age old problem of piston slap again but . . .

I've got a late MY97 Sport with 68k on the clock that sounds like a diesel when I start it up. Is this piston slap ? If so, do I need to get it fixed ? Will it cause more damage if I don't? I've got warranty left.

Can anyone help give me ammunition before I phone Subaru for repairs ?

Thanks for any help in advance.

 

i found subaru tech dept great help,loads of advise.

dont know where you live,but dont use westaways in northants,they havent a clue!
i used heritage in leics,great service.

check other threads in the last few weeks,i got loads of great advise off people on here.

steve

[Edited by stevie c - 11/19/2001 1:09:07 PM]

 

Again, here is a recording of what it sounds like.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/alan.leslie/