1997 Subaru Outback

External Since: Jul 23, 2003 Posts: 77

Looking at getting this rig, however, there is a slight tick in the engine,
particular when you rev it up.

Is this something I should be concerned with?

160kms and timing belt changed.

External Since: Jan 13, 2005 Posts: 127

On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:59:58 -0230, "Devils Advocate"
wrote:

>Looking at getting this rig, however, there is a slight tick in the engine,
>particular when you rev it up.
>
>Is this something I should be concerned with?
>
>160kms and timing belt changed.
>

Depends, it could be valve or injector noise (not major causes for
concern) or a wrist pin or rod on its way out (bad). Best to pay a
small fee to have a local shop or appraiser check it out for you.