Transmission Issue.... need advice

[1986nate]

Could be a bad torque converter.

[ninefourteener]

Is there any way to find out for sure??

Is a torque converter something that would cause the tranny to act "almost" normal until it heats up... and then fail completely?

[oab_au]

Sorry no good news Matt. It looks like the sprague clutch in the box has failed and is slipping.
This bit says it.

It seems weird that 1st gear works properly... but only if I put the gearshift in "1". If I put it in D (even at a stop), the car does nothing.

Have a look at this thread, from post 6.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ear#post417508

Harvey.

[ninefourteener]

Guess I'm searching the forum for a cheap used tranny then.

Or.......... listing it on ebay for whatever I can get for it.

Beautiful car... runs beautifully too.... such a shame this happened..... I'm not dropping huge $$$ into it though.

Just wish the car had lasted more than 16 months. I did everything right... babied it.... changed the fluids.... installed aftermarket cooler and filter... and the damn thing still crapped out on me.

[Wikedjuggalo]

Originally Posted by ninefourteener

Guess I'm searching the forum for a cheap used tranny then.

Or.......... listing it on ebay for whatever I can get for it.

Beautiful car... runs beautifully too.... such a shame this happened..... I'm not dropping huge $$$ into it though.

Just wish the car had lasted more than 16 months. I did everything right... babied it.... changed the fluids.... installed aftermarket cooler and filter... and the damn thing still crapped out on me.

Why not do yourself a favor and go with a 5mt or 6mt? unfortunately transmissions are the weak point in our cars. But if you invest in a 4.11 or 4.44 you will be happy.

[ninefourteener]

Naa... this car was never meant as an "investment".... just a commuter for the wife.

We're moving to Texas in 8 months anyway.... and we were contemplating selling it for a few extra bucks to help with the move anyway. 2 drivers and 4 cars doesn't make moving easy.

I think we're just going to drop it on Ebay with no reserve... and get whatever we can for it.

Someone is going to get a REALLY nice SVX.... if they happen to have an extra tranny lying around.

[Hocrest]

Originally Posted by ninefourteener

Someone is going to get a REALLY nice SVX.... if they happen to have an extra tranny lying around.

That car is too pretty to part out... I especially like the second pic

Using http://www.car-part.com there are a few 4.44 trannies for around $500 in UT. Search for a 97 Legacy Transmission, then choose AT 2.5 Outback...

[kwren]

Originally Posted by ninefourteener

Guess I'm searching the forum for a cheap used tranny then.

Or.......... listing it on ebay for whatever I can get for it.

Beautiful car... runs beautifully too.... such a shame this happened..... I'm not dropping huge $$$ into it though.

Just wish the car had lasted more than 16 months. I did everything right... babied it.... changed the fluids.... installed aftermarket cooler and filter... and the damn thing still crapped out on me.

How many miles on the clock?

Thanks,
Keith

[kwren]

Is it a 92?

Keith

[Manarius]

Originally Posted by kwren

Is it a 92?

Keith

Looks to me like his signature says 94 Bordeaux

[Hondasucks]

I just did the Subaru 4EAT class, sounds like the one-way sprag clutch is faling, as someone described. In manual first, the low clutch is used to hold the gear instead of the one-way clutch, for engine braking, which is why you have manual first but not D range first...

[ninefourteener]

Let's see what happens...

$1000 starting bid.... no reserve.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_1482wt_1165

[Johnybeas]

Matt I responded to your post in slc subaru. I'd hate to see some tard get this car and ruin it.

[Johnybeas]

6k and someone could own this car and have it be a 5mt(04wrx) with hydra....assuming nothing else is wrong with the car... steel of a deal...

[1986nate]

I just realized this was the car that I saw at Reading 10 when Tom and the guys still had it. That car is a great car. Really hope that it goes to a good home.