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Check the thread "Buyer Beware" thread before dealing with that ebay seller.
I have one, you got PM...
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That's what happened to my car. Bad joint on the shaft. I was intending to sell the car anyways so I wasn't going to put money into it to get it fixed. I drove it ~6 months with bad joint and then it finally failed on me. I have since bought another car.
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(Edit: Of course it ORIGINATED in Japan...but...you know what I mean.) Last edited by The Goat; 01-17-2007 at 02:35 PM. |
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This forum is awesome. Thanks, Hocrest.
I'll be under the car with my (far more mechanically savvy) neighbor tomorrow, installing this puppy. I'm sure something will go horribly wrong, but...he's got lots of tools. And a couple welders. |
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Problem solved; I now COMPLETELY understand what everyone says about the heat shields being a pain, but the SVX now drives better than when I bought it. Shudder-free!
At some point, I'll post a picture of what the U-joint looked like. It was not pretty...and I'm pretty lucky. |
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Glad it worked out, good to meet you the other day. Remember, the Reading meet is coming up in April, hope to see you there.
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I have a similar shudder condition in my '96. Had a flush and fill done: small improvement. Added 1 tube of Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx: additional improvement. Still shuddering. It seems to be more pronounced on the passenger side of the car, accellerating from a stop, in the 5~10mph range.
Am I safe adding another tube of the Shuddr Fixx? Is it time to start saving $$ for a new XMSN or 5 speed upgrade?
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Well if the driveshaft was the problem... I know a guy who rebuilds them...(pointing to myself shamelessly)
Tom |
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If I get under the car tonight, will it be pretty obvious when I look at it?
Anyone have a pic of what a driveshaft-gone-bad looks like?!
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Dave W. ______________________________ 1996 Redd |
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How can you tell if the U joints are bad?
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94 Bordeaux Pearl SVX Lsi B&M cooler with Aux ATF filter. QC Kit Plus 06 Sti Gold Wheels. SOLD 92 Claret WRX 5 speed ECUTune 1AV1 Gold STI Wheels & more. SOLD 92 Teal SVX LSL lowered with Konig. SOLD 92 Black SVX LSL with B&M cooler & Aux filter. Small Car Shift Kit. Gone 94 Red SVX L FWDwith LSL Leather Interior. SOLD 92 Teal SVX LSL....with B&M cooler & Aux filter. Small Car Shift Kit. SOLD 95 Polo Green........With Trany Problem. GONE Almost complete Rear Wheel Bearings Job with Pictures in my locker My Locker http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?pearlm30 |
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gotta pull the driveshaft and move the knuckles around... If they are notchy, they are bad
Tom |
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so the good U joints should move freely? Any play allowed? How did these thing get lubed?
I am having the same vibration problem(not SVX, but my legency) Thanks
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94 Bordeaux Pearl SVX Lsi B&M cooler with Aux ATF filter. QC Kit Plus 06 Sti Gold Wheels. SOLD 92 Claret WRX 5 speed ECUTune 1AV1 Gold STI Wheels & more. SOLD 92 Teal SVX LSL lowered with Konig. SOLD 92 Black SVX LSL with B&M cooler & Aux filter. Small Car Shift Kit. Gone 94 Red SVX L FWDwith LSL Leather Interior. SOLD 92 Teal SVX LSL....with B&M cooler & Aux filter. Small Car Shift Kit. SOLD 95 Polo Green........With Trany Problem. GONE Almost complete Rear Wheel Bearings Job with Pictures in my locker My Locker http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?pearlm30 |
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no, you cannot grease them... Thank Subaru for that gem of a feature
Tom |
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