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Old 10-12-2003, 06:11 PM
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Rear binding is now gone! (replaced by tranny leak)

I had horrible rear end binding and had the FWD fuse in for two years until this past weekend. Here is the play by play:

1: Bypassed tranny cooler per Doug's instructions - no difference
2: Drained and filled trans fluid and replaced with Dexron III Mercon (3 times to make sure most of the old stuff got out) - a little less binding, maybe 20% less, but definitely still there
3: Added a small bottle (I think 4 oz.) of Kendall limited slip additive - wow, binding is completely gone!
4: Noticed that now I have a fairly large trans fluid leak from somewhere above the passenger side exhaust pipe. Only leaks when car is running (trans under pressure).

I guess I "cleaned out" some sludge that was previously blocking the flow. Does anybody know if there is a common leak point or weak gasket in this area? Still, it's good to have AWD just in time for Wisconsin winter.
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Old 10-12-2003, 06:40 PM
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Re: Rear binding is now gone! (replaced by tranny leak)

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I had horrible rear end binding and had the FWD fuse in for two years until this past weekend. Here is the play by play:

1: Bypassed tranny cooler per Doug's instructions - no difference
2: Drained and filled trans fluid and replaced with Dexron III Mercon (3 times to make sure most of the old stuff got out) - a little less binding, maybe 20% less, but definitely still there
3: Added a small bottle (I think 4 oz.) of Kendall limited slip additive - wow, binding is completely gone!
4: Noticed that now I have a fairly large trans fluid leak from somewhere above the passenger side exhaust pipe. Only leaks when car is running (trans under pressure).

I guess I "cleaned out" some sludge that was previously blocking the flow. Does anybody know if there is a common leak point or weak gasket in this area? Still, it's good to have AWD just in time for Wisconsin winter.
The limited slip addetive method still retains its 100% success rate! I'm very happy it worked out for you.

Regards,

Mike
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Old 10-12-2003, 06:40 PM
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from the location you describe I would tend to think power steering leak. is there a specific reason you have said transmission leak - don't want to steer you wrong.
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Old 10-12-2003, 06:42 PM
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from the location you describe I would tend to think power steering leak. is there a specific reason you have said transmission leak - don't want to steer you wrong.
Im wondering if that pun was intended.

Mike
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Old 10-12-2003, 07:06 PM
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Re: Rear binding is now gone! (replaced by tranny leak)

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.....had the FWD fuse in for two years until this past weekend.
isn't...that...really...bad?!?!?
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Old 10-13-2003, 07:56 PM
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isn't...that...really...bad?!?!?
I've heard that leaving the FWD fuse in is really bad but the only bad thing I've noticed is the leak.

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from the location you describe I would tend to think power steering leak. is there a specific reason you have said transmission leak - don't want to steer you wrong.
Now that you mention it, I'm not sure that it was tranny fluid. I just assumed that it was tranny fluid because I didn't touch the steering system at all. The leak appeared immediately after I drained and filled the transmission. I seem to recall that the puddle looked and smelled like tranny fluid. Wow, now you've got me really curious. As soon as I'm back in town (Thurs. night) I'll check it out.

Chris
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Old 10-19-2003, 11:47 AM
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Leak has been fixed!

Once again, this forum amazes me. Yes the "tranny fluid leak" turned out to be the power steering return hose which was cracked and brittle. It had split and was hemorraging onto the exhaust pipe below. I never would have found it without this forum. Many thanks.

My wife and I are in the middle of a 500 mile road trip and I'm happy to report that the rear end binding is still 100% gone and the transmission is performing perfectly. This is one awesome touring car.

Bye for now,
Chris
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Old 10-23-2003, 08:37 AM
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Now that you mention it, I'm not sure that it was tranny fluid. I just assumed that it was tranny fluid because I didn't touch the steering system at all. The leak appeared immediately after I drained and filled the transmission. I seem to recall that the puddle looked and smelled like tranny fluid. Wow, now you've got me really curious. As soon as I'm back in town (Thurs. night) I'll check it out.

Chris

Just a note: Power Steering Fluid = Transmission Fluid, in the SVX (and in most modern cars).
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Old 10-23-2003, 10:39 AM
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"The limited slip addetive method still retains its 100% success rate!"

I hope not to break the streak, putting some in my tranny tonight to cure binding! Pray for me!
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Old 10-25-2003, 06:33 AM
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It worked for me too. After I changed to RedLine High Temp ATF, I had a binding in sharp turns.

Subaru advised me to add Goodwrench LSD friction modifier, and it cured the problem. GM part number 1052358.

Redline sells such a modifier also. See at:
http://www.redlineoil.com/products.htm

They add it to their diff fluids, but not their ATF, apparently.

~John
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Old 10-25-2003, 11:40 AM
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It worked for me too. After I changed to RedLine High Temp ATF, I had a binding in sharp turns.

Subaru advised me to add Goodwrench LSD friction modifier, and it cured the problem. GM part number 1052358.

Redline sells such a modifier also. See at:
http://www.redlineoil.com/products.htm

They add it to their diff fluids, but not their ATF, apparently.

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John,
I'm glad you're here. I've missed your insights. Hope you come 'round often.
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Old 10-27-2003, 05:54 AM
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Added slip modifier, bindings gone. 100% sucess rate keeps going
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