Danuas Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Hi I bought a Subaru Legacy wagon about 1 year ago. I absolutely love it! Its great for the family and not boring to drive. However I am in the unfortunate situation that my gear has something broken and to get it fixed is almost impossible. So a new gear box looks like the only option and my god is that expensive! It is half of what I paid for the car! Cars are not cheap here in Denmark. So let me explain. I was driving one day and I noticed a strange noise. When the engine is cold there is no sound, only when it is warm does it appear. I took it to my mechanic and he said they cant fix it, only a new gear box. When checking it he emptied the bottom and out came some metal (aluminum) pieces, rather big. He doesnt know what they are or why they broke. When he told me the price for a new gear I took it to a gear specialist. They have now checked it and it no long makes the sound since the metal pieces came out. He is puzzled, also because it drives fine. Doesnt appear to be anything wrong. BUT Those pieces broke for a reason and they must have a meaning. I have attached a photo of them here. If anyone can identify what they are and what they do I would appreciate it. Also, if I can continue to drive without them. The alternative is to buy a used gearbox and replace it but this is also very expensive. The specialist mechanic is hoping he can find the spare pieces but he is struggling to find out where they are located. He will have to take it out and open it, this alone will cost 1000 USD! Any help or advice would be appreciated! /Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Sorry to hear that. Yeah I have been talking to my local transmission shop about CVT's. He has learned they are expensive to fix. Even the few he has fixed, he can't guaranty the repair because there are so any other things unknown inside. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 My first thought when I see these pieces - do the Park of the gear shifter work as it should? Considering the coin - are you located in Denmark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuas Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 My first thought when I see these pieces - do the Park of the gear shifter work as it should? Considering the coin - are you located in Denmark? The park works fine. Yes that is correct. Its a rather big issue because Subaru in general is very rare here. Maybe 6 dealerships nationwide, getting used parts is impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 The park works fine. Yes that is correct. Its a rather big issue because Subaru in general is very rare here. Maybe 6 dealerships nationwide, getting used parts is impossible. They are a lot more common here in Sweden, so you'll probably have much more luck crossing the ditch so to say. https://www.subaru.se/hitta-aterforsaljare/ Also for used parts: https://www.bildelsbasen.se/se-sv/Subaru/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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