LegAC Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I have a 1996 Legacy Brighton 5 speed for reference. I've got some major drivetrain issues. First, my steering wheel wobbles left to right at low speeds. I think this is due to the torn CV boot and resulting screwed up CV joint. Next, I think I have torque bind. All the tire are the same size and seem to have the same amount of tread left, but one is a completely different brand. The car make a whirring noise as speed increases and the car kind of pulsates when I make a corner at speed. Nothing noticable at lower speeds and no dificulty turning. I was thinking about replacing the CV Joint/Boot, getting 4 new tires, replacing the diff fluid and tranny fluid with Amsoil Severe Gear. If this doesn't solve things, what else will I need to replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 A CV on the way out will cause just the issues your describing. Replace it with a new one, not a reman, many of those are shoddily done and may not last. Replacing the gear oil won't solve any center diff problems, it's a sealed unit. Not that it's a bad idea to change the gear oil every now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 You have to measure the odd tire. Tires can vary in size from brand and mfg within the same size. Measure the circumfrance. The drivetrains last, if you take care of them. Parts do wear out, thats normal. Nothing lasts for ever, otherwise they wouldnt make replacemnt parts. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 I bought the car as is not too long ago. When I say as-is, I mean 1 odd tire and lots of noise. The previous owner wasn't that bright and I doubt the diff's were ever seviced. I just figured the tech could change the fluid while he had the car up. I've also read on here that Severe Gear quiets things down alot if that is indeed where some of the noise is comming from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 . sounds like the previous owner porked the AWD unit. Its a sealed unit in this car. DO measure the tire. You may get lucky and that can be the source of the problem. Maybe its caught early. nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 If it is porked as you say and I asume you mean: Then would the VC, be the next thing to replace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 If it is porked as you say and I asume you mean: Then would the VC, be the next thing to replace? er um wow bananas Yes, though it may be easier and cheaper in your case to get a used tranny nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 heheh for future refernce, porked is usually how you describe a gauge thats been over pressurized , hence broken. 10 pts on the bannanas nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Never saw that banana coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Never saw that banana coming BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Other than searching ebay everyday, are there any good places to get a nice refurbed tranny? I've tore all through this forum today and didn't find anything recent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Other than searching ebay everyday, are there any good places to get a nice refurbed tranny? I've tore all through this forum today and didn't find anything recent. look here: www.car-part.com the noise you speak of may be from a wheel bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegAC Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 Awesome, thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northgeorgiaroo Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Wow! That is the best parts locater site I have seen!!! Someone should add it to the Ultimate Subaru Repair Manual!! all the other ones I have tried simply let me give my e-mail to junkyards 700 miles away so that could send me useless e-mails for a week (shipping would be as much/more than the part!) then give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Awesome, thanks for the link! Wow! That is the best parts locater site I have seen!!! Someone should add it to the Ultimate Subaru Repair Manual!! all the other ones I have tried simply let me give my e-mail to junkyards 700 miles away so that could send me useless e-mails for a week (shipping would be as much/more than the part!) then give up. you guys must be new. welcome to the party. :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Thats what I'm sayin, lol. I've been browsing that site for a long time. It shows up if you do a google or yahoo search for "[insert make/model here] parts" every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyKeith Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'm just gonna chime in with owning a 95 Legacy brighton 5spd... 206,000 miles. Engine has only ever had seals and belts, runs like a champ, no oil usage or burning. Transmission had original fluid in it when I got the car at 150k miles. Finally at 180k I had to replace the main bearing on the input shaft of the tranny due to excessive noise, but I can gaurentee that was due to poor maintanence of the previous owner. Othen than that just normal things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finsol Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I have a 1996 Legacy Brighton 5 speed for reference. I've got some major drivetrain issues. First, my steering wheel wobbles left to right at low speeds. I think this is due to the torn CV boot and resulting screwed up CV joint. If your steering wheel wobbles it could be due to a seperating tire/bulge int he tire, have you looked ovet the tires? Next, I think I have torque bind. All the tire are the same size and seem to have the same amount of tread left, but one is a completely different brand. The car make a whirring noise as speed increases and the car kind of pulsates when I make a corner at speed. Nothing noticable at lower speeds and no dificulty turning. Once again check the tires. I was thinking about replacing the CV Joint/Boot, getting 4 new tires, replacing the diff fluid and tranny fluid with Amsoil Severe Gear. If this doesn't solve things, what else will I need to replace? replace the cv joint reguardless but also check the tires for any abnormalitys, if there indeed is something wrong with a tire replace all 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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