[svxistentialist]

Originally Posted by Wocketman

Question #1) Sometimes it slips between 2nd & 3rd, allowing a bit of a rev-up but not that much, and only when under low load. Doesn't seem to happen when accelerating even moderately. Can this be improved by the "band adjustment"?

Question #2) When the OD or torque converter engages (this only happens after several miles of driving to warm up the tranny), I hear a distinct "groaning" or growling noise. Seems to work fine, but the noise is worrisome.

Comments or advice?

Thanks in advance!

Bruce

It may be that you have a cracked flex plate. If so you would need to be fitting a new one. If it totally breaks you are on the side of the road.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...iles/27764.jpg

You could ask svxfiles or YT about this. I understand there is a newer tougher plate available now.

Joe