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OK I'll check the solenoid tomorow and try to get the pan back on Thanks

CNY_Dave Yep you hit it small metal flakes none magnetic. I'm guessing the fiber plates are fiber bonded to aluminum backing. I've never dealt with a Subaru before so I'm not positive that it's torque bind but it feels similar to a old school for wheel drive on pavement but not quite as severe. did not try the four wheel drive fuse I was going through the fluids and found the flakes in the tranny so at this time it's in the driveway with the tranny pan pulled off. I didn't see any point in dumping $30 of new fluid and $28 in filters till I know whats going on. So here is one more question If the solenoid goes bad and the car continues to be driven how long could the transfer clutch last until the fiber is gone grinding on the aluminum backing and is there a way to test the solenoid the way may tranny is sitting now ? 1 Lucky Texan Yes it has a spin on filter Tire size is the same on all four corners but one tire on the rear has a different tread. I have no idea how long they have been on the car I just bought it. from what I've read spin on filter is return from cooler and it had flakes in it and so did suction filter if you collected them all you might be able to cover a dime.

just purchased a 2000 outback and while changing all the fluids I fond a concerning amount of aluminum shavings in the tranny. after some reading there seems to be some issues with the transfer clutch. the trans seems to shift fine and no obvious slipping but there is a slight vibration while turning hard at slow speed. should I rebuild the entire tranny or do just the transfer clutch and selunoid ? Thanks for any input.

hello Charles here just purchased a car that I don't know anything about so here I am