Problem and Solution. Rough grinding noise from engine.

b4nut

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Hi All

I recently imported a 08 BP5 from Japan with 75K and a service history. I wanted to share the issue I had as it was very difficult to diagnose.

There was a loud grinding type noise as soon as you started it from cold. As soon as you drive there was a rubbing/gringing noise.
The noise went away when the engine warmed up. The car was brand new when warm but felt like it was about to give up the ghost when cold.
All the usual suspects were inspected but nothing found.
It took a bit of time but the offending parts were the engine mounts. The rubber in these had deteriorated and were about 10mm lower than the new ones.
The parts manager in Subaru said he hadn't sold these parts before but it was the fix.

I hope this helps someone because it took me months to get the fix.
 

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