millhouse Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hey Guys, I recently bought this 85 Subaru Brat. I just got it back to my house which is 6 hours away from where I bought it. I did some tinkering with the Carburetor and cleaned it up a bit and it drove pretty well, more or less. However, Once I made it into my home town, I was going up the first real hill it has gone up since I have owned it. I was going about 35mph and in 3rd gear. Out of nowhere it made a funky noise almost like a clicking noise so I instantly decided to pull over and check it out. Once I started it back up I was able to physically feel first gear and get it in gear but it would not move. It would not move in any gear I put it in. I was able to put it in 4lo and get it to my house at least. (it seemed to drive OK) but 4WD or 2WD does not seem to want to go, I cant even feel any sort of engaging. Does anybody have any thoughts? Thanks, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 You have a stripped hub or blown CV. Both are simple fixes once you have the parts. Once you replace whatever is broken; make sure that the hardened washer and cone washer are there. Should either of these be missing it will cause the CV to strip the hub. Can't stress that enough. It also can cause other problems like messing up the caliper. The transmission is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 if you need a trans, i might have one. where in W.Va are you? i am in Frederick Maryland. granted, the trans is still in my brat and does have somewhat high milage, but it worked the last time the brat ran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 yup, broken axle or stripped hub. easy to fix with replacement. Either the axle had a split boot, or the axle nut itself had come loose/wasn't installed properly. Enjoy the RWD for the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millhouse Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Is it safe to drive in 4WD until I fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressingonward Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I would not recommend driving it just in case something comes apart. If it has a stripped hub the axle nut might be loose, and the axle nut is what keeps the entire hub, wheel, and tire attached to the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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