Date:         Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:17:16 -0500
Reply-To:     Paul van Dyck <plvandyck@MSN.COM>
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From:         Paul van Dyck <plvandyck@MSN.COM>
Subject:      Ultimate engine conversion & noisy lifters
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I bought a new 1987 1/2 Subaru XT with-if my memory serves me correctly- a
1.6l(non turbo). Great torque and achieved 126mph on a long downhill out to
Vegas from LA. Rear lifters started tapping around 150k miles. I asked my
now out of town Suby guru mechanic for ideas. He suggested lightly enlarging
the overhead oil feed line orifices of those specific lifters, for
additional flow. Each lifter had its own orifice. His solution worked after
some very minor Dremel work. Loved that car and loved that little boxer, but
needed four doors for family safety while my '90 Syncro was putting us
through the mechanical wringer. Has anyone tried the Subaru 1.9 turbo for a
conversion?

Regards
Paul