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This is a new vehicle with 8000km. My dealer has been unable to address a transmission problem. I have had it to him 5 times for this. I am told that Tribecas are like this and there is nothing that can be done. Here is the issue: At cruising speed in automatic mode, in top gear, at about 2000 to 2200 rpm, there are repeated sensations as though the vehicle were "missing". It feels like a skip in the firing of a cylinder. I have been assured that there is no evidence for this and that the problem is in the transmission. The transmission has been "reprogrammed" over and over again without any improvement. It is most annoying, and unlike any car I have ever driven, and I have had many!! Likely my FIRST AND LAST SUBARU!!   Any one experience anything like this?
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Replying to: sept2martin (Sep 09, 2008 3:57 pm) So it was a cheap fix, and it runs great now. Not sure if any of this could be your problem, but I hope so! |
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Replying to: sept2martin (Sep 09, 2008 3:57 pm) Subaru modified the Tribecas' engine for 2008 so it could burn regular fuel. However, its earlier engine incarnation wanted premium. |
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| I recently read on the net that there have been soldering problems with the clocks on the early Foresters. I have a 2000 and the clock stopped working about a year ago. I read that if you can repair a bad solder joint it works as good as new again. Since I have some experience soldering I would like to give it a try but I don't know how to get the clock out. Any suggestions? | |
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I recently had the rubber boot on the axle split and had to have it replaced. The Subaru dealer alerted me to the fact that the flange connecting the catalytic converter to the muffler was shot and leaking. They wanted $1004 to repair it! I had been smelling a burnt oil smell but I attributed it to grease from the broken rubber boot) I went to a local garage who suggested cutting out the flange and replacing it with a flexi connector. They did the job for $125. While I was happy about the cost savings I now wonder if this will effect me getting the car through inspection. The car seems to run much better now. Your thoughts?
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Replying to: hamuller (Sep 18, 2008 8:38 am)
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Replying to: hamuller (Sep 18, 2008 8:38 am) We had a 626 and the same thing happened, and I spent a similar amount. Later friends here told me about the solution you mentioned. I believe it's fairly common, mostly it saves a lot of labor on the job. I wish I'd done it. For the clock search for Peaty's instructions and photos on ScoobyMods. |
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Replying to: asa (Mar 24, 2007 3:56 am) |
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Replying to: samiam_68 (Sep 18, 2008 9:52 am) |
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Hello all, I own a 1999 Subaru Legacy Wagon (Brighton). Over a period of 2 to 3000Km a noise coming seamingly directly through the stick shift has gradually been getting louder. Sounds like a bearing noise to me. In neautral the sound is there but not as loud as when in gear even when clutch is disengaged. Same in all gears and reverse. Have taken it to mechanics to see about a diagnosis but they tell me what I already know. Is there a further specific diagnosis which could occur. I am very strapped for cash and need to run it for work. Checked Differential fluid and it looks perfect. Should I check drain plug magnet for a type of metal? Any advise would be appreciated. Thankyou for your time.
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