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392 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 9:50 PM
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We have a 1990 Legacy L wagon, high miles with about 30K on rebuilt engine, so when the tranny was failing, had mechanic replace it with a used transmission (supposedly correct one from Japanese tranny supplier with 1 yr warranty). Now it shifts well but speedometer (and of course, crusise) doesn't work. Mechanic looks, says it's not turning the shaft, no way to fix it that doesn't involve major work or just trying another transmission to see if that will work, with no guarantees and we would have to pay labor all over again. Any suggestions? Has anyone run into this before? Is this something the mechanic really may not have had a clue about as he replaced the transmission? He's basically saying 'make do without a speedometer' which I don't think is legal? Thanks for any advice.
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Replying to: visionstar (Mar 26, 2007 1:14 pm) -mike
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Replying to: paisan (Mar 26, 2007 7:50 pm) The company providing the used tranny wholesale to the mechanic will send a replacement tranny but not cover labor to pull and reinstall. The mechanic is also saying we could go through all of that again and there's still no way they can assure that the speedo will work with a different tranny. He also said this issue comes up on the IATN memebership list a fair amount and in almost every case, the customer elects to just drive without a working speedometer. Which I find a bit strange.
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Replying to: visionstar (Mar 27, 2007 7:39 am) -mike |
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Hello, I have a 2007 2.5i Outback with a manual transmission. I have found that it's rather difficult to shift it into gear at times. Has anyone else had this problem? Are there any solutions? Would a short-shifter reduce the amount of muscle needed to shift?. I would appreciate any input! Thanks
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Replying to: moons521 (Apr 13, 2007 10:11 am) When you say that it is difficult to shift into gears, are you specifically referring to reverse and 1st gears? I have trouble with those at times as well. I find that, often, if I let out on the clutch and then repress it, the gear is much easier to engage. If that does not work, slowly (and I do mean slowly) letting out on the clutch while gently, but firmly, pressing the shifter toward the desired gear will work. Just as the transmission is beginning to engage, the gears will mesh. I think the problem is that the gear teeth are just butting up against each other instead of meshing. Also, switching to a different gear lube may help. I put AMSOIL 75W-90 long life in mine about 3 weeks ago and it has been "behaving" itself much better since then. I have heard that Redline Shockproof works very well, but have not tried it. |
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Replying to: moons521 (Apr 13, 2007 10:11 am) If first it tough to engage, try reverse then first. Or vice-versa. The gears are right next to each other. 
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