[Spridgets] Piston slap

[Robert Duquette]

I'm not sure about your particular car, but I think the bad engines were 
only in 1 or 2 model years.  I think around 1999.  I'm not sure where you 
can find out for sure, but I would guess that your Subaru service dept. 
would know off hand.  I'm sure they replaced a bunch of them under warranty.

RD

>From: Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
>
>Earlier, there was discussion of piston slap in Subarus.  My wife's 2004
>Outback makes unhappy rattling noises when it is cold.  It may be normal
>low-temp valve clatter.  Does anyone know how to recognize the sound of
>piston slap?
>
>Michael Rowe
>Long Island, NY