The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Technical Q & A

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-30-2009, 09:00 AM
ninefourteener's Avatar
ninefourteener ninefourteener is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SLC, UT
Posts: 113
Transmission surging issue

All in all, the car made it home great... but I've been noticing a surging issue, generally at low speeds, under light acceleration from 1st to 2nd..... the rpms spike up, and then abruptly shift.... can't be good for the tranny. Plus it's frustrating that I've only had the car 4 days when it started.

I did some research on the "brake band" adjustment... found this link:
http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/How-To/34159.pdf

Sounds like that could be my problem.... and according to the specifics, it is describing my issue perfectly, and says that I'm "wide".

What does that mean? Turn the adjustment clockwise? counterclockwise? How much? How do I know if it's right? I couldn't find any of this info.

Or.... if it could potentially be another issue?
__________________
--Matt
1978 Subaru Brat, Gold+rust, project
2006 Subaru WRX, CGM, Cobb stg 3, VF39
2007 Subaru B9Tribeca 7-pass ltd, PSM
1994 Subaru SVX LSi, Bourdeaux
Co-Founder / Site Admin: www.slcsubaru.com
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-30-2009, 10:16 AM
Mike621's Avatar
Mike621 Mike621 is offline
15th time is a charm?
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: PNW
Posts: 4,065
Registered SVX
Re: Transmission surging issue

Hey Matt! You have a PM. I recommend a brake band adjustment. It took care of this with my Laguna.
__________________
1991 SVX L JDM
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-30-2009, 12:43 PM
ninefourteener's Avatar
ninefourteener ninefourteener is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SLC, UT
Posts: 113
Re: Transmission surging issue

^^ Thanks Mike!

Makes perfect sense about the low line pressure. It RARELY ever happens with me driving... but happens to my wife often..... she drives like an old lady and likes to idle around town.

I responded back... but if anyone else can chime in, I'd appreciate it. How do I adjust the brake band? To the left? To the right? How much? How can I tell it's done right?
__________________
--Matt
1978 Subaru Brat, Gold+rust, project
2006 Subaru WRX, CGM, Cobb stg 3, VF39
2007 Subaru B9Tribeca 7-pass ltd, PSM
1994 Subaru SVX LSi, Bourdeaux
Co-Founder / Site Admin: www.slcsubaru.com

Last edited by ninefourteener; 06-30-2009 at 01:04 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-30-2009, 04:55 PM
oab_au oab_au is offline
Registered User
Subaru Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Coffs Harb, Australia.
Posts: 5,032
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: Transmission surging issue

Quote:
Originally Posted by ninefourteener View Post
^^ Thanks Mike!

Makes perfect sense about the low line pressure. It RARELY ever happens with me driving... but happens to my wife often..... she drives like an old lady and likes to idle around town.

I responded back... but if anyone else can chime in, I'd appreciate it. How do I adjust the brake band? To the left? To the right? How much? How can I tell it's done right?
To do the adjustment properly, you loosen the lock nut, tighten the adjuster till it JUST tightens, then unscrew the adjuster 3 full turns, to set the clearance. Lock the lock nut.

Harvey.
__________________
One Arm Bloke.
Tell it like it is!

95 Lsi. Bordeaux Pearl, Aust. RHD.149,000Kls Subaru BBS wheels.
97 Liberty GX Auto sedan. 320,000Kls.
04 Liberty 30R Auto Premium. 92.000kls.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:09 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122