I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 20, 2012 I Donated Share Posted August 20, 2012 My car is a 96 Outback with a 5MT. I recently put a used transmission in it (trans has 150k on it) about 6 months ago. About a month and a half ago, I put a new Sachs clutch kit and flywheel. I haven't had any issues since I put everything in, but over the past few days its grown increasingly harder to shift into Reverse and 1st Gear....its to the point now that I simply can not get it into either one of the gears. I've checked cable adjustment (old school cable style clutch) and it seems to be OK. Gear oil in the transmission has about 10k miles on it and is still full / in good condition. Any advise? -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 How dose the shifter feel when the engine is truned off ? 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...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 20, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted August 20, 2012 Other gears are a little hard going in. I got it figured out. Problems with the damn clutch cable. I wish it was a hydraulic setup -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Good to hear it's an external piece and not internal to the tranny. 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...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 20, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted August 20, 2012 Eh scratch that. I think the throw out bearing became unclipped from the fork. This is the 4th damn I'm I've pulled the trans out of this car -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 20, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted August 20, 2012 Now I'm waiting for a friend to pick up my car with his truck/trailer and tow it to my shop....where I will pull the transmission....for the FOURTH freaking time in 6 months. And for the record, this clutch kit came from Orielleys less than 4,000 miles ago. This current one replaced the old one that only had 10,000 miles on it (warranty exchange). I'm beyond pissed. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 20, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted August 20, 2012 Got the car to my shop and the transmission out. Here is the damage -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Was going to suggest the TOB as a potental issue. Check your cable alignment - you may have it extending too far and overdriving the ROM of the TOB arm. Could also just be a structural (age) failure - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted August 20, 2012 Author I Donated Share Posted August 20, 2012 It felt like the throw out bearing unhooked its self from the fork because when I took off the cables I had 6 inches of play or so.....but everything was intact when I took it apart....just broken. The dealer has one in stock for $25...I'm just stuck at the shop without a car right now lol. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 I'm thinking that was age related. May be a lesson for all us thinking of keeping our cars till they die. $25.00 is cheap. 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...
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