MicheleE

Update: My mechanic said that Trans X would only work for external leaks. He suggested instead a tube of shudder fix and Lucak Transmission stop leak. A friend helped, and we drained out some tranny fluid and put those in. It's not a complete fix, but it's MUCH better - and hopefully it will continue to get a bit better as the additives circulate. Thanks to everyone for your help! Michele

Great ideas. I will start with the trans-x - if that doesn't work, I'll contact General Disorder. There's a tranny in Hood River for sale on Craig's List for $300. You folks have really brightened my day with options and possibilities. Thanks to all of you!

DEFINITELY worth a try! I'm not too hopeful, though, because at the transmission shop they took off the pan and said they found metal shavings... I'll post here how it goes. Thank you!

My recently purchased 1999 AWD automatic transmission Impreza wagon stopped going into forward gear. The transmission place said there was metal in the pan, and the fluid looked clear, so they believe the seller knew something was going, cleaned it up and got rid of it... They wanted $3400 to install a tranny - beyond my price range. I'm looking online for a rebuilt, but not sure what I need to know to be a responsible buyer - in fact, although I feel pretty silly, I can't even find the specifications for the transmission in the owner's manual, and don't know where else to look, so when I look online, the letters and numbers mean nothing. Any information, help, ideas, etc. greatly appreciated! Thanks!