Old Subaru -Time for Boot Hill?

SafeDriver10
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:50:51 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

I’ve gone back to past discussions but need more input. I have A Subaru wagon with valve lifter problems. I have taken it in to a mechanic 4 times. The 1st time the lifters were replaced but continued to make noise. After return visit, three lifters were defective(non Subaru brand lifters). They were replaced but the noise continues. Mechanic tried one application of a seafoam type product. The last visit the mehanic said that he would have to take the engine apart and since it was a “baxter style engine” this would be big bucks. He is a AAA shop and seems nice. The pump still had good oil-pressure and I am worried that the lifters replaced may be faulty, I think they be NAPA parts. Any thoughts? The car has 78k miles on it, and it does mostly around town shopping. Have invested over 1,000 dollars to keep it going. Help.

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