gbrainard5575

there were no symptoms, they both just quit. Dealer called it massive transmission failure. Denil of Green Bay is taking care of business. Its just a regular everyday 14Ft Alumicraft that I'm pulling. See my thread to "Stoneman"/ OUTBACK WOES posted 1/23/06 for full story from Subaru. Also all my tires match. My Hull isn't Cast Iron but I am towing 2 13 lb anchors in it but have since moved them to the rear of the boat. I should probably take them out because just maybe..................

It's an Automatic and all I've ever towed is a 14ft aluminum boat w/25hp motor

Stoneman, Join the club. I have 2001 outback 4 cyl automatic transmission. First Trans. went @ 59-000, 2nd trans. went out @ 73-000 miles. Third trans. hanging in there. Also, Oil Pump Gasket and Belt Hydraulic Tensioner went out but was caught by Dealership. Head Gasket is being watched by Dealership. Transmissions were covered under original warranty or continuing warranty 2yrs/20-000 miles. Trick is sir, to keep up your Scheduled Maintenances and get your oil changed at your dealership so they can keep their eye on trouble spots. Dealership is not allowed to open transmissions. I think they are sent to Ohio first, checked out and then sent to N.J. Headquarters for re-Manufacturing. I love this car and will see it thru its' trials and tribulations. I understand that the technology employed by Subaru Transmissions embarked on a design to improve gas mileage and cut down emissions and they are having a few glitches. They don't have to say anything or recall anything because it isn't a safety factor. Hang with it and make love to your Dealership as they are your life-line. Hope This Helps, gbrainard5575

have 2001 subaru outbackwith/73000 miles/1st trans. went out at 59000 miles/2nd one at 73000/3rd one still good. anyone with similar problem? Dealer has been great,and is taking care of business.