I am a first time Subaru owner in need of a good Subaru mechanic around Bridgeport/Clarksburg West Virginia.  I have a 2003 Forester X (automatic) making a loud winding noise which seems to come from the transmission.  No leaks, fluid levels are fine.  CV Joints are good.  82,000 miles.  Shifts smooth.  winding only when under load and in 2nd or higher gear.  Any ideas?  Any recomendations on a good mechanic? 

Ya lumbys probly a bitt far away lol

I know the area well, and there are no independent Suby shops in that area. But There is a really good shop down in Salem called B & B Auto  super honest guy, and I think he owns a Subaru himself. 

 

I know Salem is a bit of a drive, but it is the best I can do for ya....

I'll look at it if you bring it to my office in Morgantown.

 

It sounds like the front differential is going out or possibly an inner DOJ on the CV axle. 

If the axles have ever been replaced then the axles become more likely.

If the axles are original with good boots then it's unlikely.

 

There are places around, The Sube Shop is on the mileground in Morgantown.  Subaru Country is an interesting place complete with Subaru only junk yard out route 7 west, though I wouldn't really try there.  I do all my own work so I can't recommend either, i've heard good things about the Sube Shop.

 

There's also a place called Second Hand Subaru's and a Subaru lot in Fairmont, not sure if they do work but since they do Subarus they should know someone very familiar with them.