mikewolff50 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 I just wanted to let everyone know what I have had replaced so far. 1. Carpet Hook (like everyone else) 2. Clutch pedal 3. The Entire Clutch I was having problems with a burning smell and poor performance. My tech told me that the machining on the clutch was terrible. Subaru authorized the replacement. When I got the car back it drove better but the burning smell was even worse. When I took it back it was found that the rear tail seal was dripping oil on the cat coververter. 4. Tail seal. I love driving this car but I am extremely disappointed with the reliability of the car. This is my second Subaru and I never had these kind of problems with my '98. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSpeed Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 I'm planning on buying a 5MT LGT this month...should I be worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 I even have the old style carpet hook, hasn't broken yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidiq Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 I'm planning on buying a 5MT LGT this month...should I be worried? No. One car shouldn't make or break your purchase. Now if there was a complete recall on ALL of the cars, I could see how that would be kinda disappointing. But at the same time, at least they knew the problem and fixed it. (If that happened) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPSGuy Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 First, I have the same clutch stench under normal driving (well, getting into first). The other day it was wet out, and some kid in a truck of some sort wanted to "race." I just wanted to show him 0-20 off the line, so I go up to 5k, let out the clutch rapidly, but don't drop it... End up doing a 4 wheel peel, but afterwards it smelled like someone had puked into my air vents...5 miles later it was still there. It was finally ok the next day, but is this stench something I should take up with the dealer? I'm going tonight for my 7500 mi service (after 3 months). Not to hijack, but has anyone noticed a knocking type sound (sounds like a bad left front axle) when turning in extremely cold temps after startup? Cheers -Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSpeed Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 First, I have the same clutch stench under normal driving (well, getting into first). The other day it was wet out, and some kid in a truck of some sort wanted to "race." I just wanted to show him 0-20 off the line, so I go up to 5k, let out the clutch rapidly, but don't drop it... End up doing a 4 wheel peel, but afterwards it smelled like someone had puked into my air vents...5 miles later it was still there. It was finally ok the next day, but is this stench something I should take up with the dealer? I'm going tonight for my 7500 mi service (after 3 months). Not to hijack, but has anyone noticed a knocking type sound (sounds like a bad left front axle) when turning in extremely cold temps after startup? Cheers -Max I wonder if they'll offer a "puke in the air vents aroma" delete option on the '06...That would be worth waiting for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewolff50 Posted February 24, 2005 Author Share Posted February 24, 2005 One week later and no problems. It seems like they identified and fixed the problem. I still think this car is the most fun, powerful and best buy for the money. I have read other posts about a stinky clutch that is why I posted this. However, I have been driving this car pretty hard and have not experienced the smell since the parts were replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSpeed Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Glad to hear they solved your problem...now they just have to get it right at the factory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmi Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Hey Mikewolff50... Do you mean by "rear tail seal" replacement, the rear seal to the drive shaft on the transmission? I had to replace this as well. It was dripping on the cat converter and smelling like burning 90W. I had to take it in 3 times before they finally fixed it correctly. Kind of pissed me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewolff50 Posted February 27, 2005 Author Share Posted February 27, 2005 exactly what it was. i had to take mine in a few times as well. i think people are mistaking that smell for the clutch which is why i posted this. thats what i thought it was at first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Hey Mikewolff50... Do you mean by "rear tail seal" replacement, the rear seal to the drive shaft on the transmission? I had to replace this as well. It was dripping on the cat converter and smelling like burning 90W. I had to take it in 3 times before they finally fixed it correctly. Kind of pissed me off. Ya but... if it was dripping tranny fluid you would have a red spot on the garage floor if it was left for a couple of days. And it would smoke after you parked it. Let me meditate a while on that diagnosis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmi Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 I actually park my car out in the snow so I did not notice the leak at first. The first time I took it in, I was having a block heater installed and asked them to look for a leak. They said they didn't see anything. I drove it for another week and was still smelling it so I finally crawled up under there and saw the leak myself. I took it back in and they saw it too and said it was the seal so they replaced it. After a week I smelled it again, so I crawl back under there and sure enough it is leaking again. I take it back and this time they said that the first tech that worked on it did not seat the thing right, so they replaced it again. They did give me a free first oil change for my trouble and apologized big time. Now all is well. BTW, I have the 5MT so it takes the 75W-90 and not the pink AT fluid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I actually park my car out in the snow so I did not notice the leak at first. The first time I took it in, I was having a block heater installed and asked them to look for a leak. They said they didn't see anything. I drove it for another week and was still smelling it so I finally crawled up under there and saw the leak myself. I took it back in and they saw it too and said it was the seal so they replaced it. After a week I smelled it again, so I crawl back under there and sure enough it is leaking again. I take it back and this time they said that the first tech that worked on it did not seat the thing right, so they replaced it again. They did give me a free first oil change for my trouble and apologized big time. Now all is well. BTW, I have the 5MT so it takes the 75W-90 and not the pink AT fluid. You're right about the trans fluid color. But I (we) don't have the smell all the time, as you would if there was leak, at least when driving slow so the air flow wouldn't blow the smell behind. And a leak would stink in the garage, as well as a stain on the concrete. I've also noticed the "head bobbing" symptom (BMW owner's terminology) on the 1st to 2nd shift in higher rpm shifts, caused by the same CDV (clutch delay valve) that BMW owners are upset about and are buying modified CDV's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I've also noticed the "head bobbing" symptom (BMW owner's terminology) on the 1st to 2nd shift in higher rpm shifts, caused by the same CDV (clutch delay valve) that BMW owners are upset about and are buying modified CDV's. Note that the "head bobbing" can be alleviated if you employ the same shifting technique that resulted in smoothness with the WRX, which is: Rev Clutch Pause Shift Clutch out For whatever reason, the Subaru gearboxes don't like to be rushed. If you do, you will get the head bob. The CDV is most noticeable when you try a dump, rather than in regular driving. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 I even have the old style carpet hook, hasn't broken yet.. Me too! Still not broken...and my clutch doesn't stink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest turboman Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Note that the "head bobbing" can be alleviated if you employ the same shifting technique that resulted in smoothness with the WRX, which is: Rev Clutch Pause Shift Clutch out For whatever reason, the Subaru gearboxes don't like to be rushed. If you do, you will get the head bob. The CDV is most noticeable when you try a dump, rather than in regular driving. Kevin Ditto. I've found the CDV most objectionable (stinkiest) backing up a steep curved slippery driveway pushing a 2000 lb ATV trailer.. "Dumping", I thought, was when you sidestep the clutch and let it snap up at peak RPM. So many young WRX drivers were trashing their tranny that is why we have the CDV today. Never tried dumping one myself. On either my '96 Impreza wagon, '98 Legacy Brighton, '02 WRX, or Legacy LGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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