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Old 11-30-2009, 08:42 PM
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Tranny questions...a couple of em

Question #1) Sometimes it slips between 2nd & 3rd, allowing a bit of a rev-up but not that much, and only when under low load. Doesn't seem to happen when accelerating even moderately. Can this be improved by the "band adjustment"?

Question #2) When the OD or torque converter engages (this only happens after several miles of driving to warm up the tranny), I hear a distinct "groaning" or growling noise. Seems to work fine, but the noise is worrisome.

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Old 11-30-2009, 11:11 PM
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Re: Tranny questions...a couple of em

yes, you should adjust the brake band to help the slipping. Don't wait too long as usually the simple fact that it is out of adjustment and slipping could mean it is already too late for the adjustment.

Can't help you with #2

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Old 12-01-2009, 04:30 AM
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yes, you should adjust the brake band to help the slipping. Don't wait too long as usually the simple fact that it is out of adjustment and slipping could mean it is already too late for the adjustment.

Can't help you with #2

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Yikes. It's been doing #1 for years...
And, #2 seems to be louder lately...

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Old 12-01-2009, 02:18 PM
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Re: Tranny questions...a couple of em

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Question #1) Sometimes it slips between 2nd & 3rd, allowing a bit of a rev-up but not that much, and only when under low load. Doesn't seem to happen when accelerating even moderately. Can this be improved by the "band adjustment"?

Question #2) When the OD or torque converter engages (this only happens after several miles of driving to warm up the tranny), I hear a distinct "groaning" or growling noise. Seems to work fine, but the noise is worrisome.

Comments or advice?

Thanks in advance!
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It may be that you have a cracked flex plate. If so you would need to be fitting a new one. If it totally breaks you are on the side of the road.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...iles/27764.jpg

You could ask svxfiles or YT about this. I understand there is a newer tougher plate available now.

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Old 12-01-2009, 03:02 PM
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It may be that you have a cracked flex plate. If so you would need to be fitting a new one. If it totally breaks you are on the side of the road.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...iles/27764.jpg

You could ask svxfiles or YT about this. I understand there is a newer tougher plate available now.

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Uh...where is that flex plate? Could it be checked while doing the band adjustment?

I noticed today that I had a distinct vibration at exactly 60mph, that went away at greater or lesser speed. I do have a fair bit of left front bearing noise, I was wondering if a worn out bearing would have that vibration at a particular speed? Have just done the rear bearings...glad THAT'S over...
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Re: Tranny questions...a couple of em

No the box has to come out to check it. It's like a flywheel in a manual car, but lighter.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/use...svxfiles|27762

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Bruce

It may be that you have a cracked flex plate. If so you would need to be fitting a new one. If it totally breaks you are on the side of the road.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...iles/27764.jpg

You could ask svxfiles or YT about this. I understand there is a newer tougher plate available now.

Joe
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If you have your engine and/or transmission out this is a required purchase.

Subaru Part #12332AA071

This is the Phase II flex plate that is a direct bolt up for our engines and our Phase I transmissions...

The old style plates are 2.05mm thick according to my micrometer

The new style plates are 3.25mm thick

Just figured someone may need this info. If you have a hard time finding one, let me know, I ordered 3 and need one, so there are two on the shelf

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Re: Tranny questions...a couple of em

If it's a rebuilt tranny (done at 90,000 miles), would it have been the thicker plate?
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If it's a rebuilt tranny (done at 90,000 miles), would it have been the thicker plate?
Very unlikely.
As very few people know that these fit.
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