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October 7, 2013 Service bulletin

"This bulletin announces the availability of revised valve train components developed to reduce a tapping...

Subaru technical service bulletin 02-146-13 for 2012-2013 Subaru Impreza and 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek.

Bulletin number
02-146-13
Component
Engine
Summary
"this bulletin announces the availability of revised valve train components developed to reduce a tapping sound which may be heard coming from the left-hand (b2) side of the engine when the engine is warm. This bulletin does not address any cold engine or start-up sounds. The changes consist of: • design change to the valve rockers • camshaft profile change • increased intake valve stem length (1.65mm longer intake, 2.4mm longer exhaust) in addition, the insulator pad has been eliminated from the b2 intake manifold protector."

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