keish Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I'm thinking about purchasing a 86 GL Wagon from a CL ad. Took it for a spin today and most everything seemed fine except for when I took my foot off gas pedal there was a metallic grinding noise. It went away as soon as accelerated again. 5 speed tranny. Am I getting myself into some major repairs or is this a relatively common issue. I know in newer wrx and sti subbies this issue sometimes happens when non oem flywheels are installed. Only other problem with the rig is brakes don't work and the owner passed away and his son has no paperwork or idea on maintenance. I plan on replacing brakes and doing timing belts if I purchase it, not really looking into replacing transmission if that's where my problems coming from. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Doesn't sound normal. I have a dual range 5 speed trans. sitting here getting dusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee2 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Metallic noise could be several things, but no way to tell without actually hearing it. If you want to take a chance, make your offer to match the condition. Sounds like they are wanting to get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobDood05 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 When you decel you are putting more strain on the differential(s) and the gears in the transmission than accell so that's likely the area where the problem exists. If the price is right and it runs well id do it. But I'm not opposed to ripping out a diff or tranny to swap in a new lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keish Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Price isn't right for that kinda work. I'm a bit of a grease monkey, fine with timing belts and most normal repairs but haven't replaced a tranny in anything before. The wagons in prime shape with low miles. Shifts fine and engine feels good just that grinding noise is making me real hesitant. Son is selling it for his deceased father, he doesn't know much about its history or cars in general it seems. I'm in upstate NY older subbies aren't to common. Any ideas on how much a tranny plus shipping might cost? I doubt my local yard is going to have one. I do have a friend who could help me work on replacing the tranny. I was hoping this was a more common issue with some simpler fixes to examine first. Obviously it's nearly impossible to diagnose problem from my description of it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 not the cat rattling inside itself ? Can also be on lite throttle, all over the range though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobiedubie Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 The car would already be totalled, if you have to replace the tranny with a new one. $300 tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I'm in CT. The Dual Range 5spd. $50. I also have a clutch and all those parts with about 5 miles on them. And a flywheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdweninger Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Probably a heat shield vibrating on decel. Buy it. Drive it. Fix it. Then drive it some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keish Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Doesn't sound like a heat shield. More like a tightly packed can of change shaking. I'm going to make a fair offer and hopefully tow it home this weekend. I'll be searching the forum and picking yr brains I'm sure. Dave I'll be in touch. I'm in Columbia County NY not far from western CT or any part of CT for that matter. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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