Why does my engine make a tapping sound?
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Asked by Burg Mar 31, 2020 at 08:49 PM about the 1997 Subaru Legacy L Sedan AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Engine is making a tapping sound. Goes away after
it warms up.

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TheSubaruGuruBoston answered 4 years ago

On a 95-99 2.2L might even be fuel injectors normally clicking away, but if it disappears upon warmup it's piston slap...as stated above.

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