Transmission problems

#11

Here's an update on my 96 OBW... I added a bottle of the limited slip
differential and the binding stopped within 10KM, although the AT OIL
TEMP light would still flash during startup. However, after about
500KM, the binding came back, but not as bad as previous. Now I am
hoping that it is a gummyness problem.

I have not gone back to Subaru to do the recommended repairs to the
clutch assembly yet, as the additive did have a temporary affect. So
my next task is to change the transmission fluid and see how that goes.
And I've not ruled out an entire transmission flush, but will see if
just a fluid change does the trick.

Cheers,

On Nov 10, 12:25 am, burdock <n... (AT) 000 (DOT) com> wrote:

Quote:

I am not sure this will help everbody but anyone with a 1996 or 1997
Outback with the problem of binding when hard turning to left or
right we just got from Subaru a pint at $10.00 of Mopar limited slip
lube to try in the transmission and within a couple miles the binding
was gone fixed and the 1996 was so bad I installed a switch in the
inside of care to take it out of 4 wheel drive ha and if it works
thats all that matters. This lube is for Mopar limited slips that are
making noise or chattering when driven on the bottle.

"Carl 1 Lucky Texan" wrote:
Lyons Net wrote:

Hi Dave,

I have the same year, model, with 190K km. Late Sept I
started getting
the same set of symptoms, flashing AT TEMP light, binding on
turns,
etc. I took the car into Subaru and they hooked up to the
computer and
the code came back with the following quote:

Replace Transfer Clutch Valve Assembly, Transfer Clutch
Plate Set, and
re-seal transmission oil pan.

Estimate $850 + tax (CDN), including labour

I haven't had the work done yet, since they would have to
order the
parts, I need to find the money :-) and the service rep
said I could
still drive without doing any damage to the car. Basically,
he said
the valve is likely stuck or busted so the front to back AWD
power
ratio is 50-50, instead of the correct ratio (not sure what
it is, but
more power is usually on the front, like 60-40).

If anyone else has a second opinion, or has found a solution
without
changing the value as Subaru estimated, please post.

Dave N wrote:

I have a '96 Outback 2.5, automatic transmission, that has
developed
troubling symptoms in the last couple weeks:

1) AT Oil Temp light flashes for awhile when I turn the car
on.
2) Difficulty shifting. The shifter is harder to move than
usual, and
there's a bit of a "clunk" sound going in and out of D or R.
3) Odd feel in reverse. It used to be that I could apply a
little gas,
take my foot off the pedal, and coast back out of my
driveway in reverse.
Now, as soon as I release the pedal in reverse, the car
stops.

I've checked all the fluid levels, and they're fine. The
fluid colors are
fine, according to my Hayes manual. The car has just over
100K miles, and
had its full service at 90K.

Clearly I need to get it into a mechanic, but I'd like to
have an idea of
what the problem/diagnosis might be before I take it in.
Any guesses?

Thanks,
Dave

Yes, it is the opinion of quite few folks at
www.ultimatesubaru.org(and
elsewhere)that repeated 'flushes' or 'drain refill' cycles of
xmission
fluid are worth the effort. Seems to clean-up gumminess in
many cases.
Of course, its a better money saving effort if you do the
labor
yourself. And if the problem has persisted for some time, the
clutch
plates themselves may need replacing anyway. it's a gamble.

Carl

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Re: Transmission problems - 11-10-2006 , 10:40 AM