AlexM

Hi All,

The title says it all really - The gearbox has just been replaced on my MY98, and I'm wondering if you have to take it easy for a bit, or can you just go for it from the off?.

I know it doesn't need running in in the sense that an engine will, but I'm wondering if there is a 'bedding in' period.

Thanks,

A.

xyzpaul

From memory, the Impreza Manual says that the running in process should be repeated for a new engine, a remounted engine, or a new gearbox.

Hard to believe you'd have to take it easy for the full 1000 miles though!

Paul

AlexM

AAAAAggghhh!!

coolhand

guys, guys, everthing needs running in...even brakes! U'll have to get the synchros n gears to run-in for a better contact, b4 anything breaks! Chill for a while n shift those gears often n under normal driving...endure n things will last longer unless abused.

AlexM

Oh Dear.

Ok, so I'm going to have to take it easy for a bit. I'd hope that I was easy on my transmission by using heel and toe, but what comprises 'taking it easy' for a gearbox?. Are there any speed/rev/load limits? and for how long?.

I'd appreciate some recommendations from anyone who knows.

It is a shame, as the old box was just starting to shift really nicely after 9500miles, and this one feels tight and notchy like they seem to when new.

Cheers,

A.

P.S. a new gearbox is £2505 if you're paying for it.

coolhand

Ok, there's no real distance or time to run in gear box, but I'd say, keep shifting gently until U feel it's ok, getting it loose means wear n tear...old g/box. Tight is better. Maybe can consider having oil replaced as well once U feel good wif it? Some 500Km should be ok.