Diesel engine knocking noise

[Sparkymll]

Is there any other outback owners who have been having problems with the diesel engine?

My outback was making a very loud knocking noise on start up after about 30k miles. I was told it is just the noise it makes. I am now on 80k with the same noise and have been told I need new injectors at a cost of £4000.

Although reported well within warranty Subaru have washed their hands of the problem.

My advise is don't buy a diesel Subaru.

[Gambit]

Hi mate welcome to S.O.C

Is there anyway you could record it making the noise and upload it on to youtube ?

It could be just one of the standard knocks they do seem to carry from what I have heard from other outback owners or a bit of piston slap. :) 

[Sparkymll]

I pick it up from the garage tomorrow so will record noise and post it.

The knock sounds like a big end in a conventional engine.

Would be glad of any thoughts

Cheers

[Gambit]

Ok thanks be better to hear it :)

[Jay762]

Wotcha and welcome - yup a vid may help

[Sparkymll]

Not had chance to record noise as yet. By the way I have a 1988 mv1800 for sale. In reasonable condition. If anybody is interested I can send them pictures and more detail

[Jay762]

post a thread in the for sale section - use it to get some visibility :)