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Thumping in Reverse?
I have a '92 SVX with 80k miles which I have owned since 8/91. Fell in love when I saw it at the '90 NY Auto Show.
Aside from the torque converter and transmission, which were replaced under warranty, I have had no other significant problems with this car. For quite a while the front end has made thumping noises when going in reverse with the wheels turned all of the way in either direction. It has slowly gotten worse. Now you can feel the front moving around in the same situation. I have always assumed that this was the u-joints wearing out and that I would replace them when they began making noice when going forward. However, there is still no noise going forward and I am wondering if I have a safety problem here. If it is the u-joints is this a DIY job ( I am a very handy shade tree). If not, what should I expect to pay per side. TIA, John |
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Not sure, but I think you should check the rear transmission mount.
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Exactly! I concur. Happened to me.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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I agree
Happened to me too.
Todd
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Down to none Last edited by wawazat??; 02-16-2004 at 10:35 AM. |
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Sounds unamious. I will check it. Wouldn't it be nice if that's all it is!
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You guys are great! I checked it yesterday and it has separated cleanly.
What are the best places to source a non-performance part such as a transmission mount? |
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Thanks for the heads up. Mine is also doing this.
Am having the car tracked by laser tomorrow, and will check the mounts. Hopefully a mount will be broken , and it will save me the price of a tranny. Joe
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I assume that I must use the original SVX rear transmission mount. Will the STI mount fit the stock automatic without modification?
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Your only choice is a stock mount. The STi mounts are for the manual transmissions only and the mounts are different.
Todd
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Is it the same procedure for both engine and tranny mounts? |
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Nice Avatar Deruvian I love blue SVX's!!!
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2020 Subaru Outback Touring - Wife's first Subaru 2005 Volvo V70R - 5-cylinder love! :Heart: ** SOLD **1998 Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Wagon - MOST RELIABLE car I've ever owned ** SOLD **2006Subaru WRXSTi (Former "Boxer4Racing.com / Continential Tire" STi) - Built EJ22t block / EJ207 JDM STi "big port heads" - 9,000rpm MONEY PIT!!! ** SOLD ** 1995 "Tree-Hugger Green" SVX L AWD(5 MT) --- "Gumby" 130K miles #399 in MY95, my original love... |
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No, you love "Laguna Blue" SVXes. You should know better.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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