My 99 Outback has piston slap. Started to become quite noticeable at 45000, now has 65000. Subaru district tech checked it out and agreed that it had very noticeable slap even when engine reached operating temperature. He aurhorized local dealer to replace pistons #2 and #4. THEN it turns out he did not realize my engine is a Phase I and there are no corrective pistons for it. They refuse to install a short block which I think some people have gotten that have the Phase I. Of course I am pissed and told them so. Just got a call from SOA telling me they will give me a $500 rebate on any new Subaru I buy within the next year. WOW!! It would be of great help to me if anyone who has had pistons replaced could let me know what the cost was. I mean what the cost would have been if Subaru did not eat the bill. My Email address is snipped-for-privacy@aol.com. I will watch this group as well for any replies. Thanks, Jack
1935 Dodge 1/2 ton pickup 1951 Studebaker Commander Starlight Coupe 1970 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe 1999 Subaru Outback wagon 2001 Mazda Tribute SUV- posted
20 years ago