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rear end difficulties
hey guys,
took my car to the subaru dealer the other day to find some rather tragic news, the whole rear end may need to be rebuilt, the half-shafts, the bearings, the seals, basically im looking at possibly $1400 in repairs, anybody know how i could get this taken care of cheaper? thanks |
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A shop around the corner from my house will do it for $170. What's that tell you? Call around...seems Subaru thinks SVX owners are filthy rich, that or they're still trying to recoup their losses from those people that did buy an SVX! Where do you live? |
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I would strongly recommend getting a second opinion. You could replace the items with parts from a parts car for much less than that.
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spencerport
hey,
Im in spencerport could you give me the name of the place that was going to do your fron axle? or any other places you would reccamend? thanks |
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Anytime a dealership tells you you need a whole new anything, keep going. I second Earthworm's motion that you get another opinion. dcb |
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is called PRR Automotive, here in Hilton, on Manitou Rd. I don't know much about them yet. A reputable shop for Sports car owners in the area is Eksten Autoworks, in Greece, on Bennington Drive. Get out the phone book, and start calling around. You didn't say where you brought your car for a diagnosis; Van Bortel is usually trustworthy, just expensive. It's a cruise I know, but usually worth it. As was already mentioned, you may want to try someone with a parts car...maybe Ebay? Good luck, and keep us posted. This site in invaluable! |
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The LSD internals do not wear out. Axles are about $100.00 each. Find a shop that you can trust and save a bundle.
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thanks guys
hey guys,
i checked out eksten autoworks and they will do the work alot cheaper, its gonna save me alot, thanks! |
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That's great! They are very dependable. They build and maintain a lot of nice race cars, mostly BMW's. Tons of experience, (check out some of the pictures on the walls) and nice guys too. Tell 'em I sent ya! BTW, the place around the corner from me seems pretty similar. (PRR) Good luck, and let us know how you make out! |
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The place is a little hard to find. There are a couple auto shops back in there, behind Romigs Tavern, Ekstens is closest to the tracks. Turn off of Dewey, and go about 100 yds. and turn right. Then go to the back.
Look for expensive sports cars...... |
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Yay - I get to be the first person to snicker about this thread's title.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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Did you hear the one about the proctologist who went to the convention to look up a few old friends?
He said he was "this close" to being a gynecologist.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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