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thanks for addressing this, will put my torn boot to the test . as for reman's, how does CVO of Ocala (cvaxles.com)rank? others seem to think they're pretty good...

I thought it might all be related to the CV joint. Any idea about how long it takes for a transmission w/ these problems to bite the dust?

Hi all. Have a 92 legacy wagon. The CV boot blew earlier this winter and it's been driving fine, no click. However, recently I noticed that on the freeway, with no rhyme or reason, the entire car would start to shake, as if it were coming from somewhere deep (not just the steering wheel, but the entire car). I slow down, shift to 4th, let it ride there for about 10 seconds, and then back to 5th and it drives on just fine. I've noticed the problem is exacerbated by keeping it in 5th and accelerating, it almost feels like the thing is going to fall apart around me. However, the car is at 200k, shifting (esp. 1st, 2nd, reverse) can be really hard, literally, at times (esp. when cold), and I want to try and find out if it's the tranny going. If so, might just be easier to find a better condition car and fix that one up then to start a long repair streak with this one. Thanks for any/all suggestions, board has always been helpful w/ probs! Connor

am having the same "problem" with my 92 Legacy, but it seems this is the answer. after cleaning the IAC inlet, is there a need to reset the computer settings? the water trickle sound was getting me too, but now it makes sense.

just got off the phone with him. said the bearing on the cam went and killed the belt. cause: the mechanics that did this last year didn't use new parts all around when replacing the timing belt/water pump replacement (in fact, those were the only new parts they used). he quoted me $250/labor and then $491 for the new parts kit (napa) to replace everything once again. he said he'd search around for a cheaper parts kit for the job. any suggestions at this point? i definitely need to get down there, see the car, but...that was my only car . might get a ride from a friend later today. in any case, still too much money? thanx for the help! connor

was driving my 92 subaru when it started running rough and died. had it towed to a local mechanic (friends sent me there, said he was good). here's the thing. he said its the entire timing belt package (water pump, tb tensioner, timing belt itself) but the car had just had all these things replaced only 10k miles ago (by the previous owner). however, the shop that did the job is a fairly sketchy shop (another story) and claim to not even have the records for the car. long story short, i have the paperwork claiming this work was done, but the mechanic that has the car now estimated around $900 to replace these parts. am i gettin ripped? for the timing belt alone he estimated around $400 to replace. told him just take a look at that because those other components should be fairly new. if the timing belt jumped while i was driving, could it have taken the water pump and tensioner with it? thanx for any and all suggestions!