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71 messages, Last post on Sep 14, 2009 at 4:09 AM
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Replying to: aatherton (Aug 26, 2008 12:43 pm) But, you are saying that the binding went away with the application of that fuse, yet the mechanic thinks the problem is in the rear differential? Why? If the rear differential was binding, it would bind any time there was a speed differential between the two rear tires (i.e., any time you turned). It sounds to me like the issue is with the rear drive system, but in the center differential. If so, it is likely an expensive fix. You might want to look at the possibility of a used or refurbished transaxle in cost-comparison to repairing yours. Good luck! |
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I have a 2002 Forester, 5 speed with 98,000 miles on it. Bought it used. Last month it started making a grinding noise first at high speeds and then it started to make sounds no matter what gear it was in. I brought it in, they said it was the ball bearings - they replaced them. Then this month I had to bring it in AGAIN for the same thing! Being a single young woman... what is going on here? They said they are going to have to take the transmission completely out, clean it and put it back in. Is it worth getting fixed for over $1,000 ? The kicker is too, at 90,000 I had a bunch of general maintainence done on the car (timing belt and the huge 90,000 mile tune-up). Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Replying to: klsetzer79 (Sep 02, 2008 6:03 pm) I believe they do have revised part numbers that are beefier, the key is to replace yours with that more robust design.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 03, 2008 8:13 am) The bearings on a particular wheel could be bad and you could then have to replace another set but not the same set. Also there are no more of the "inferior" design bearings in circulation anymore, they've all been replaced with the new design. I'd get the bearings done and see what happens, that will probably clear up the problem. -mike
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Replying to: paisan (Sep 03, 2008 5:52 pm) I don't think so. I agree with Mike, their trying to sell you a major snow job. Manual transmissions don't need "cleaning". The initial problem may very well have been bad wheel bearings and as Mike pointed out, another wheel could have since gone bad (although that would be a heck of a coincidence timing wise). I think it's also possible that they botched the first job and the replacement bearings are now bad. I'd take it to a different shop and ask them to tell you what's wrong (don't tell them what the other shop said or what they replaced). If the diagnosis is bad bearings on the same wheel, then I'd go back to the first shop and demand my money back and/or file a complaint with the BBB. -Frank P.S. Your post mentioned bad "ball bearings" and we're assuming that you're referring to the ones in the wheels
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Replying to: p0926 (Sep 04, 2008 3:58 pm) Wheel bearings that I have seen are roller bearings. Wonder where he specifically got the word "ball"? |
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Replying to: wcwilliams (Jul 01, 2008 12:07 pm) problem? I read about a control module for the center diff., but I'm not sure what models have it. The module locks and unlocks the center diff. I am now wondering if maybe it is locking when it should not be-eg. front wheels are not spinning. Please let me know. Thank You |
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Replying to: wcwilliams (Aug 21, 2008 7:10 pm)
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Replying to: wcwilliams (Aug 21, 2008 7:10 pm)
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Replying to: shebay (Oct 15, 2008 6:30 pm) What was most disappointing in the whole thing was when I pressed the service manager about what MAKES this happen, he shook his head and said there really wasn't an answer to that, other than it was a design flaw that Subaru (let's hope) has corrected. I asked for the parts they replaced and took them to my local mechanic and asked him if he could see something that would suggest what caused it, and he said nothing looked suspicious. So if these are your symptoms, my guess would be it's the transfer clutch/transmission. hope this helps. |
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