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Hey Beav!
I just got home from the big city picking up my car from my long time wrenches. Had a Suby tech rebuild an SVX tranny from a 96, and my usual wrenches R & R. (Wings Stuff, Denver).
Tranny shifts smooth, downshifts perfect, goes thru all gears like new. One problem that concerns me.... There is a binding in the rear transaxel that was not there before my tranny went south... My wrenches assured me that his was common after a tranny rebuild on Legacys etc.... They said that it will adjust itself over a short period of time....something about clutch packs etc.... I just did the 40 miles home and it was not evident until I did the sharp turns up here near home.... I have done business with Wings for 14 years and have complete confidence and trust in these guys and have no reason to doubt what they tell me....If its not right they would make it right...(In 14 years, many different cars, I only took one back that was not right the first time)..... I guess I am looking for re-assurance or your opinion, or something. I value your opinion, you da man! You know how it is when you write a big check! (I guess every one here on this great forum knows about big checks... )
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I know about many checks to a person I never see any more....
I'm a thinkin' it ain't right. I've not been inside the trans before, but it should be good-to-go when installed. I don't recall anyone else mentioning this phenomenon with either their new/rebuilt tranny or rebuilt t-case clutches. But, since they're the ones holding the warranty I'd give them the benefit of the doubt for a few more miles. Hopefully that donor tranny really was an SVX and not a Legacy, you wouldn't be the first one here to have that happen. The difference in pumpkin ratios would wreak havoc with the transfer clutches.
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I thought that I read somewhere that the binding problem can be broken in by driving in right hand and left hand circles. I would try it and see if the problem goes away, and if not, take it back.
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But I've also heard that driving in figure-8s will solve some problems. Why would you do this and what does it fix? I can't remember.
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Doing figure eights causes the clutches to slip more thereby picking up more fluid between the facings. It also helps match/seat the assembly - friction discs to non-friction discs. That's the theory anyway. If Tom took the canyon or 103 home he should have pretty much accomplished the same thing. However a few laps around the high school parking lot couldn't hurt...
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tranny update....
Over the weekend, I drove the car Hwy 103, about 40 miles of sharp left and right hand curves, did some figure 8's, and some left and right hand circles, to see if the binding would decrease. It did not.
Friday I called the tech who rebuilt the tranny and explained my problem. He said some minor binding possible, but should not hardly be noticeable. Swears its a SVX tranny from a 96, double checked by part #, and repair order. If there was any doubt, he would have rebuilt the one out of my car. Monday morning, I took it back to my wrenches who did the R&R. I told the owner of the shop my problem. Before I could finish my explanation, he interupted and proceeded to describe the problem to a T. He said "I know exactly what it is", and went into great detail about "duty solinoid C".....Part # 31942AA090. Botton line: this part was ordered from the dealer and replaced in about an hour. This improved the situation greatly, and by the time I got home, there was no problem! I drove about 50 miles today to make sure the problem was corrected, and found no bind at all. Tranny operates perfectly. Thanks for all the suggestions and ideas! It gave me something to work with. All is now well in the "high country"! It is now snowing with almost an inch of fresh on the ground.... Thanks, gang!
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Re: tranny update....
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If I can't go skiing, that is the next best thing, especially at night when I turn on my high beams and marvel at the snow flakes. We have been getting frost at night but no snow yet. I can't wait. Matt
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I just took it for granted that the solenoids had been changed during the rebuild. Glad you got it worked out!
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I think I have seen this happen before a few times. Harvey.
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