smurffjet

Just wondering if anyone has had similiar problems with the 4eat transmission in 2000 Outback. Ours will downshift but harshly from 4th to third around town when trying to accelerate, speed between 50 - 70 km/hr (30-40 mph). Sometimes it is so harsh that you can feel a little backlash in the driveline. Its worse whwen going up a hill or slight grade and is Ok above these speeds. Tech has ordered a transmission mount and will try that,but it will get expensive if they replace parts and cannot track down the problem.. any thoughts:-\ Dave

Two days ago took 2000 Outback in for the usual burning oil smell. The Tech said both head gaskets gone, leaking oil externally. Hard to see unless you know where to look. Waranty still had two days to go thankfully. They also found water pump leaking. Goes in next week. Only 88000 KMs I previously had a 95 Legacy sedan that had similiar problems. I also understand the recall for coolant addituve for this 2000 Outback. It is pretty sad that they cannot fix the Headgasket and seal leaks that this company has had with these engines for well over 10 years now. Currently trying to decide if to get rid of it after it is fixed, because I was told that they just put back the same type of gasket for the repair. What stops it from leaking again in the near future. Dave :-\