We have a 2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 VIN 4S3BH806237606903 that has something wrong with the right timing chain. We have not pulled the cover to see what happened. Does anyone know if these bend valves when the chain breaks?
We do not see many Subaru's around here.
2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 Bend Valves?
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Re: 2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 Bend Valves?
I know a 4 cylinder would, not 100% sure on V6. I assume they will. Let me make a call
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Re: 2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 Bend Valves?
Wholesale parts guy at Subaru doesn't think it bends valves.
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Re: 2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 Bend Valves?
OK thank you. Guess we'll pull it apart and see what happened.
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Re: 2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 Bend Valves?
Its a Subi, be gentle.
(I drive Subi)
Here is a link if you want to look at parts photos.
http://parts.serrasubaruoftraversecity.com/
(I drive Subi)
Here is a link if you want to look at parts photos.
http://parts.serrasubaruoftraversecity.com/
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Re: 2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 Bend Valves?
OK thank you. Haven't had time to get to it yet. I'll let you know what I find. Might be next week with this being a short week.Rich wrote:Its a Subi, be gentle.
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Re: 2003 Subaru Outback H6-3.0 Bend Valves?
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SOURCE: Subaru Tech Tips
TITLE: Engine Noise - All H6 Vehicles
APPLIES TO: All 6 cylinder vehicles except SVX
SERVICE TIP:
If you encounter an H6 engine with a noise coming from the front timing chain area and suspect it might be caused by the timing chain tensioner, please follow the instructions below. SOA has tried this procedure and found it to be an effective fix.
Repair Procedure:
1) Start the Engine
2) Raise engine RPM's under cold condition, up to 5000rpm 3 to 4 times.
3) Confirm whether the noise is eliminated.
4) If the noise still exists, repeat above procedure again.
If you cannot eliminate the noise with above procedure, replace Chain Tensioner.
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Forcing the tensioner like this isn't a proper repair as far as I can see. Improper oil, restricted port to tensioner feed, bad tensioner, bad guides or stretched chain comes to mind.
SOURCE: Subaru Tech Tips
TITLE: Engine Noise - All H6 Vehicles
APPLIES TO: All 6 cylinder vehicles except SVX
SERVICE TIP:
If you encounter an H6 engine with a noise coming from the front timing chain area and suspect it might be caused by the timing chain tensioner, please follow the instructions below. SOA has tried this procedure and found it to be an effective fix.
Repair Procedure:
1) Start the Engine
2) Raise engine RPM's under cold condition, up to 5000rpm 3 to 4 times.
3) Confirm whether the noise is eliminated.
4) If the noise still exists, repeat above procedure again.
If you cannot eliminate the noise with above procedure, replace Chain Tensioner.
© 2015 ALLDATA LLC. All rights reserved. Terms and Conditions
Forcing the tensioner like this isn't a proper repair as far as I can see. Improper oil, restricted port to tensioner feed, bad tensioner, bad guides or stretched chain comes to mind.
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