I went down to one of the Subaru Dealerships where I get parts at a great discount (They discount 25% for SVXWN and NASIOC members) Robyn, the parts department manager is great to deal with. I never used their service department though
But for the past month, I have been hearing that dreaded roaring noise from the back of the SVX, from the right side. I thought it was either a wheel bearing or abnormal tire noise from an uneven wearing tire. So While I was there for some parts, they had an appointment open to check it out.
After having it on a lift and rotating the wheels, listening, checking other things, and doing a road test, the verdict from the SVX Master Tech was that the right rear bearing was definitely going and the left was on its way too. He said if I only replaced the right one and made it quiet, that the left one would then be noticeable.
He also said the backing plates for both rotors were corroded, pitting and the plys of metal were separating somewhat and needed replacing.
So the estimate came out to $1524.76 for two bearings and two new backing plates. Parts were $660.00 and the labor was about $800.00, plus $35.00 tax. They would need it for two days
The charge for the inspection, analysis, and road test was $44.00 plus a $5.00 "shop materials charge" for miscellaneous supplies. When I asked the Service Manager what that included, she said "solvents, cleaners, lubricants, towels, etc." (none of which they used)
Although they will not fix my car at those prices, I secretly believe that one of those lubricants I would be charged for would be K-Y Jelly
""Thank you, ma'am, but I think I may need a little more before I agree to this estimate."
Maybe they did not want the hassle of working on my Polo, so they tried to discourage me with these prices.
The backing plates behind the rear rotors are over $200.00 each; can I take them off and get along without them?
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1996 Polo Green LSi #216
..138,100 miles.
..SOLD
JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995.....
Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan
In-Service Date: January 2, 1997
"The Pristine Green Polo Machine”
First Polo Green on the Network
First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000)
First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007)
First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013)
HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler.
R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb.
COW March 4, 2016
2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ...178,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback
2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles.
Plenty of parts, service and windshields.
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