Front Diff

fieronews · #1 07-21-2009, 04:21 PM

My front diff went today. thoughts on the cost to replace???

fieronews · #2 07-21-2009, 04:22 PM

subscribe.

NiftySVX · #3 07-21-2009, 05:18 PM

The hard parts needed for the ring and pinion and the reduction gearset, which according to subaru all have to be replaced as a set (there is a difference in the design of them) cost near 600. That does not include spiders, or the front diff case or bearings.

Gamesy · #4 07-21-2009, 08:44 PM

sounds like it would be cheaper to get a new tranny and either change the whole thing or swap the diffs

fieronews · #5 07-28-2009, 12:40 PM

Just an update on my issue. I contacted my insurance company and talked to them about how it happened and they went out and inspected the car. They are covering the cost of all repaires. If they cannot find a front diff then they are going to replace the transmission as they have one with the diff on it and the insurance will pay for that as well. can we all say YAHOOOOOOOOO

Wikedjuggalo · #6 07-28-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fieronews

Just an update on my issue. I contacted my insurance company and talked to them about how it happened and they went out and inspected the car. They are covering the cost of all repaires. If they cannot find a front diff then they are going to replace the transmission as they have one with the diff on it and the insurance will pay for that as well. can we all say YAHOOOOOOOOO

I did not know car insurance covered mechanical failure?

Mike621 · #7 07-28-2009, 02:41 PM

Depending on the report/cause of loss and the type of coverage, I imagine there could be a way of having it covered, however unlikely it may be.

Wikedjuggalo · #8 07-28-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike621

Depending on the report/cause of loss and the type of coverage, I imagine there could be a way of having it covered, however unlikely it may be.

Guess I should check into to it since I've blown up 2 front diffs

fieronews · #9 07-28-2009, 03:24 PM

They found that a rock got in and cracked the diff on the car.

Wikedjuggalo · #10 07-28-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fieronews

They found that a rock got in and cracked the diff on the car.

How in the hell

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fieronews · #11 07-28-2009, 03:44 PM

if I did not have bad luck then I would have no luck at all

kwren · #12 07-28-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fieronews

if I did not have bad luck then I would have no luck at all

When I got a free transmission and it was installed for free, I considered it one of my better things... of course, with mine I got a free loaner too! You should as well, or a free rental car!

Keith

fieronews · #13 07-29-2009, 02:17 PM

I just got a chance to see the parts today and a new used trans is going in there as well. THe ball that comes out of the trans to turn the diff is only half there and the diff is missing like 10 blades off of it so something got in there and catastrofic failure!! Thank good the insurance is covering this. I would we dead in the water.

fieronews · #14 08-09-2009, 10:48 AM

Just a small update. Got the check from the insurance compant and the trans and the diff should be here on monday to go in the car. It was nice to see the check and turn it over. THere is a 0 deductable on it so nothing out of my pocket to get her back on the road. I think a nice bath when she gets home and a nice drive are in order.

rvnmaniac · #15 08-11-2009, 09:29 AM

What type of insurance covers that?