My RS has cause a cold!

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ScottiE

Discussion Starter · Feb 27, 2002

Hey all,
My Impreza has been acting funny these past cold days and I wanted to get some
input from you all before I take it to Flatirons Subaru where they like to tell me they don't hear anything. I have been hearing a distinct low grinding sound coming from my gearbox. When I change gears in any manor but perfect, the rear axle will "buck" making a "thump" sound like something is sliding around in my
trunk. (Yes, I checked my trunk to make sure nothing was sliding around) And
yesterday when I was coming to a stop at a light with the car in gear the rear-
end started shaking quite badly, the road was clear and smooth. The odd thing
is today in the afternoon when the weather got warmer it all stopped. The
reason I ask you all is because I don't want to be told I wasn't hearing
anything again. What should I tell them to check for? I just had my 30,000
mile service done (new trans/diff fluid and flushed radiator--But done at Jiffy

Lube) I really appreciate any help and advice anyone has, especially if some
of you other guys with Imprezas have had the same problem. Do you all think my

car just doens't like the cold ??

) THANKS!!

Scott

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ScottiE

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 28, 2002

Yeah, my car has had a stiff gear box in the morning ever since I got it. But most manual trannies do that, atleast with reverse only. My car has also been doing two other weird things. One: when I back out of my parking space every morning the front end shifts like it is sliding on ice. Two: Sometimes (when it is cold) I will hear a noice like a fluid moving around when I take the accelerator. Suburu said they didn't hear it and didn't know what it was. They checked the powersteering though and said it was fine. Thats the END of my list of gripes. We don't have room for me the type all the things I love about my RS (his name is Squiggy).

Scott

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ScottiE

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 8, 2002

Naw, the noice is definetly coming from the engine bay. Near the firewall.

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ScottiE

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 8, 2002

Oh yeah... The tranny complaints are gone with the weather that is above zero. My best guess is a fluid a bit too thick was put in the tranny and is much to much like syrup when its that cold out. Dealership says not to worry, it won't hurt anything unless I move to Alaska. I am going back soon to tell them I want the right stuff next week though. I have learned my lesson. Pay more for the dealership, and eat less for a week!!

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ScottiE

Discussion Starter · #12 · Mar 8, 2002

You come change my transmission and rear diff fluid in the middle of winter in the parking lot of my apartment. Then put the fluid in your car to drive it somewhere to dispose of it. Thanks but no thanks.

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ScottiE

Discussion Starter · #14 · Mar 9, 2002

I'm jelous.......

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