Hello,
I just bought a 2010 Forester 2.5XT Limited w/ 146k miles on it. Looks like I made a terrible mistake but I need second opinions and advice.
Bought the car and shortly after it threw a P0021 code. I thought oh great, a camshaft issue not exactly what I was hoping for. So I immediately took it to the dealer to have the oil changed and for them to look at the issue. It was my understanding that this code could be due to old oil or the VVT valve being stuck. The dealership took the oil filter off and stated that they found metal shavings. I have no way of knowing if this is is actual metal shaving or metal particulate. Since they also told me that they heard some knocking in the engine, and ticking in the timing belt area that the engine needs to be replaced. I don't have the kind of money to just pay for such a repair as it would pretty much double my investment in the car. What I need help with is this: How can I either further troubleshoot the code on my own or verify that yes the engine needs to be replaced for sure.
Before I buy a used engine and spend a ton of time swapping them, I want to know for sure that needs to happen. Any information would be very helpful.
Thanks
I just bought a 2010 Forester 2.5XT Limited w/ 146k miles on it. Looks like I made a terrible mistake but I need second opinions and advice.
Bought the car and shortly after it threw a P0021 code. I thought oh great, a camshaft issue not exactly what I was hoping for. So I immediately took it to the dealer to have the oil changed and for them to look at the issue. It was my understanding that this code could be due to old oil or the VVT valve being stuck. The dealership took the oil filter off and stated that they found metal shavings. I have no way of knowing if this is is actual metal shaving or metal particulate. Since they also told me that they heard some knocking in the engine, and ticking in the timing belt area that the engine needs to be replaced. I don't have the kind of money to just pay for such a repair as it would pretty much double my investment in the car. What I need help with is this: How can I either further troubleshoot the code on my own or verify that yes the engine needs to be replaced for sure.
Before I buy a used engine and spend a ton of time swapping them, I want to know for sure that needs to happen. Any information would be very helpful.
Thanks