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Ghostrider 310 · 11-04-2011, 03:32 AM

Straight up, it's 100% the tensioner, Wayne's website (a treasure trove of perfectly executed repair tips, thanks!) mentions that some cars have had this fail. I heard it for the last two years at start up, chain against ___ slide grind, then smooth as silk. What I couldn't understand is how that would make the cam gasket fail but oil leaked from somewhere. My engine is coming out, I will try to follow up with guys like Jake but honestly, I don't have the coin to put ten or twelve in it. The mechanic I have now graduated from a good place, has mad Subie experience and I truly believe is up to the task. I changed my oil at 1/2 intervals, I'd like to keep my own engine and agree totally with you guys on the red sealant used on the 2.5 engine.

11-04-2011, 03:32 AM	#15
Ghostrider 310 Ex Esso kid Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,605	Straight up, it's 100% the tensioner, Wayne's website (a treasure trove of perfectly executed repair tips, thanks!) mentions that some cars have had this fail. I heard it for the last two years at start up, chain against ___ slide grind, then smooth as silk. What I couldn't understand is how that would make the cam gasket fail but oil leaked from somewhere. My engine is coming out, I will try to follow up with guys like Jake but honestly, I don't have the coin to put ten or twelve in it. The mechanic I have now graduated from a good place, has mad Subie experience and I truly believe is up to the task. I changed my oil at 1/2 intervals, I'd like to keep my own engine and agree totally with you guys on the red sealant used on the 2.5 engine. Last edited by Ghostrider 310; 11-04-2011 at 03:36 AM.