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trans question
Just bought a 92 one owner with 92K on it, in great shape. I understand that there are some trans issue's. Anything I can go to help the issue's? it is a early 92 model and I assume that there hasn't been anything done to it. I was thinking of a tran's cooler. Anything else to watch out for? This is a great car and want to keep it going strong.
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Re: trans question
Cooler is a good start, change the gearbox oil,change the internal gearbox filter in the sump, fit an external oil filter,gearbox oil temperature gauge.
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Re: trans question
Congratulations!
If it has a campaign filter on the drivers side frame rail, remove it. It is after a time, a restriction to flow. Blow through the factory transmission cooler/warmer inside the radiator with a hose and your own lungs and you will see how restrictive it is. I usually replace it with an aftermarket cooler. Replace the ATF with new using a drain and fill method. I highly prefer BG Products ATF. This is all relatively cheap, compared with the cost of a replacement transmission. There other things that you can do depending on your budget.
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Re: trans question
thanks, It seems to have a little lag between shifts, is that normal? worse when it is cold. I have had a lot of sports cars just not sure if that is normal for the svx. looking for any other input on needed upgrades. Love the car, should have bought on long ago!
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Re: trans question
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On the ATF, the BG product that svxfiles mentions is a synthetic fluid. That is also a big help. It doesn't break down as easily as dino fluids and the ones with ester oil bases actually aid in cooling. An alternative to synthetics is standard Subaru ATF with a bottle of Lubegard ATF protectant added in. The Lubegard product contains those heat transferring esters. Redline is possibly the best synthetic oil out there and is primarily based on esters. I have it in the tranny and the differentials. Probably your next best modification is the upgraded valve body from "Longassname" who runs ecutune. He also sells an upgraded TCU which should help extend the life of the tranny and especially if it is already starting to die. I don't trust any other modifications for the purpose of extending tranny life. Some may get you a better "feel" to your shifts or even improve your quarter mile time but I have serious reservations about their impact on tranny lifetime.
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I have three of LAN's TCUs and one valve body so far. Asd I can afford them I will buy two more valve bodies. There is a much higher flow of ATF, and firmer shifts. The valve bodies are $350.00, and it takes a Subaru trans guy about three hours to install one.
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