svx help

mo_thug_85 · #1 03-12-2009, 10:45 PM

help my car started clicking only when the is in gear.
so i looked and i though it was a ripped boot. so i just was gonna wait until i got paid to replace the axel.
when i was driving it i stopped at a red light and when i started off it made a clunk sound.
it sounded like some thing broke and it sould like it is banging off the bottem of the car
it also makes my car feel like it is loose and wiggles in the front.
i need help bad

Green1995SVX · #2 03-12-2009, 11:07 PM

Could you please clarify some things for us? When you said it was 'clicking while the transmission is turning', do you mean while the car is going around a turn, or do you mean when the car is in gear?

It sounds like your issue is either a bad axle or a bad front differential. We'll need more information to help you diagnose this.

I'm sorry for all of the questions, but your post is not very concise. I'm guessing that you speak English as a second language.

Mike

Wikedjuggalo · #3 03-13-2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mo_thug_85

help my car started clicking only when the is in gear.
so i looked and i though it was a ripped boot. so i just was gonna wait until i got paid to replace the axel.
when i was driving it i stopped at a red light and when i started off it made a clunk sound.
it sounded like some thing broke and it sould like it is banging off the bottem of the car
it also makes my car feel like it is loose and wiggles in the front.
i need help bad

Yeah... your front diff, mind did the same thing.

mo_thug_85 · #4 03-13-2009, 07:16 AM

are they hard to fix and what do i need to fix it?

1986nate · #5 03-13-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mo_thug_85

are they hard to fix and what do i need to fix it?

You need to drop out the transmission, separate the differential from the transmission and take apart the back of the transmission. Then replace the ring and pinion for the differential. A lot of work.

Or you can just swap in a transmission and rear differential from another subaru with a higher gear ratio that will give it better acceleration and seem to be much more reliable than the stock SVX transmission.

As for things you need, You need access to a lift, other than that its just 10,12, and 14mm sockets and wrenches to do just about all the work. Search for transmission replacement and you should get threads on how to R&R the trans.

longassname · #6 03-13-2009, 08:55 AM

It's worth noting that the clutch packs in the higher gear ratio transmissions off the other model subaru's aren't actually as strong as SVX clutch packs. It's just a billion times easier to find one that isn't on it's last legs. I've rebuilt a couple 4.44's I sourced through svxfiles and while the clutch packs they came with didn't have the capacity that the svx clutch packs do they were in very good shape because they hadn't been pushing around a heavy, torquey SVX for 10-15 years.

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Originally Posted by 1986nate

You need to drop out the transmission, separate the differential from the transmission and take apart the back of the transmission. Then replace the ring and pinion for the differential. A lot of work.

Or you can just swap in a transmission and rear differential from another subaru with a higher gear ratio that will give it better acceleration and seem to be much more reliable than the stock SVX transmission.

As for things you need, You need access to a lift, other than that its just 10,12, and 14mm sockets and wrenches to do just about all the work. Search for transmission replacement and you should get threads on how to R&R the trans.

Green1995SVX · #7 03-13-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by longassname

It's worth noting that the clutch packs in the higher gear ratio transmissions off the other model subaru's aren't actually as strong as SVX clutch packs. It's just a billion times easier to find one that isn't on it's last legs. I've rebuilt a couple 4.44's I sourced through svxfiles and while the clutch packs they came with didn't have the capacity that the svx clutch packs do they were in very good shape because they hadn't been pushing around a heavy, torquey SVX for 10-15 years.

Interesting information!

Green1995SVX · #8 03-13-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mo_thug_85

are they hard to fix and what do i need to fix it?

I'm thinking that if you're asking this question, it's probably beyond your abilities.

Mike

1986nate · #9 03-13-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Green1995SVX

I'm thinking that if you're asking this question, it's probably beyond your abilities.

Mike

I'd have to agree, It is a lot of work.