The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Technical Q & A

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-30-2010, 11:08 AM
Drifter Drifter is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Apple Valley, MN
Posts: 3
Transmission problem

I'm new to the Subaru world and recently bought a 1992 SVX LS-L and
My transmission is slipping 2nd to 3rd and I believe 4th to Over drive.
I'm considering to rebuild or or put in a used tranny.

Looking to rebuild myself, though it would be my first rebuild or I would install an Automatic or possibly a Manual (used) transmission?

Does anyone have any advice on the most ecomical way to go about my repair or replacement?

PS; I have also noticed that the rear wheels don't seem to be working... it seems to be FWD mode?

Thanks very much for your time?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-30-2010, 03:10 PM
Trevor's Avatar
Trevor Trevor is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 5,223
Registered SVX
Re: Transmission problem

Quote:
Originally Posted by Drifter View Post
I'm new to the Subaru world and recently bought a 1992 SVX LS-L and
My transmission is slipping 2nd to 3rd and I believe 4th to Over drive.
I'm considering to rebuild or or put in a used tranny.

Looking to rebuild myself, though it would be my first rebuild or I would install an Automatic or possibly a Manual (used) transmission?

Does anyone have any advice on the most ecomical way to go about my repair or replacement?

PS; I have also noticed that the rear wheels don't seem to be working... it seems to be FWD mode?

Thanks very much for your time?
Before you jump towards costly conclusions, or are wrongly advised, get the line pressure honestly tested. No buts or excuses from a shop which will want your money.
__________________
Trevor, New Zealand.

As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-30-2010, 08:04 PM
trophy956 trophy956 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: wallingford,ct
Posts: 175
Re: Transmission problem

getting a 2nd opoin would be worth while ,thought all those are signs of a bad trans ,since one of the problems is lack of oil to the high clutch ,if you have never rebuilt a auto trans and dont have to tool s or the books plus the 5 pages of updates to do let someone else do it ,5sp conversions can be done if you have mechanical know how and 3 to 5 k to use
charlie
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-30-2010, 08:42 PM
Trevor's Avatar
Trevor Trevor is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 5,223
Registered SVX
Re: Transmission problem

Quote:
Originally Posted by trophy956 View Post
getting a 2nd opoin would be worth while ,thought all those are signs of a bad trans ,since one of the problems is lack of oil to the high clutch ,if you have never rebuilt a auto trans and dont have to tool s or the books plus the 5 pages of updates to do let someone else do it ,5sp conversions can be done if you have mechanical know how and 3 to 5 k to use
charlie
You are spot on and are exactly in line with my thinking, i.e. a possible lack of oil pressure.

The lack of rear wheel drive provides an additional clue. Fingers crossed, that things will not work out very expensive.
__________________
Trevor, New Zealand.

As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-31-2010, 05:59 AM
CorSVXette's Avatar
CorSVXette CorSVXette is offline
SVX- My daily driving Corvette
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Howard Beach, NY
Posts: 598
Send a message via AIM to CorSVXette
Classic SVX
Re: Transmission problem

I am not very knowledgeable about transmission but number one, is your car an "all wheel drive" model? Some were front wheel drive only models" Also, check and see if the " front wheel drive fuse" is "NOT" in. It needs to be out in order to have all wheel drive.
__________________
Paul
1969 Corvette
1995 SVX L Safety Option Package, HID's & Awsome Braking (Svxfilies/TomsSVX), JDM Clear Corners, JDM Boxer Engine cover, Transmission Cooler, AND NOW JDM FOLDING MIRRORS!
1995 Corolla
2003 Highlander
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-31-2010, 01:58 PM
Drifter Drifter is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Apple Valley, MN
Posts: 3
Re: Transmission problem

Thanks Guys!

How do you check the transmission oil-presure?
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-31-2010, 04:01 PM
Trevor's Avatar
Trevor Trevor is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Posts: 5,223
Registered SVX
Re: Transmission problem

Quote:
Originally Posted by Drifter View Post
Thanks Guys!

How do you check the transmission oil-presure?
A pressure gauge is connected to a port in the transmission. A reputable transmission shop will have the required gauge. There is a member here who has one.
__________________
Trevor, New Zealand.

As a child, on cold mornings I gladly stood in cowpats to warm my bare feet, but I detest bull$hit!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:59 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122