Just quick one re uk 6 speed...

My gearbox is sweat at normal/semi-gentle power levels but will crunch sometimes going into 3rd and almost all the time going into 5th when booting her hard. Is it right that my high speed synchro mesh is worn but the low speed is fine?

 

my 03 sti crunches at speed in 6th - ok below 3000 rpm

currently the box is in bits waiting for Subaru Warrenty inspector to assess it as being warrentable.

fingers crossed-

its damned annoying - i suspect its a weakness in this box. i will kick up a stink if they try and charge me!!

 

Mine's weird though as she's perfectly smooth in all gears lower down the revs, but boot her and she'll always crunch 5th and sometimes 3rd. I've heard they have a low and high speed synchro, so must be high speed on mine damaged.

Can you let me know the results (and costs if they'll tell ya)? cheers

 

i have been waiting 10 days for the subaru warrenty inspector to approve , he is supposed to check the car on this coming monday!

i might get the car back next friday- i'll ask what the costwould have been then.

 

Cheers for update...

If you can find out how much they've had to change just for one gear crunch, that would be a big help....but cost alone is great. cheers

 

1 step closer- the subaru warranty inspector finally approved the gearbox to be fixed FOC today - parts have been ordered.

I'll ask price at collection- buti think API gearboxes will be a sight less expense than main dealer extortinate labour rates

 

Good for you...wish I was in same boat!

Agree there, what's the latest dealer rates...million squid an hour?

 

i still hav'nt forgotton, today the final part came a 'nut' that can only be used once, Subaru said they would put there best guy on the job. Should have the car back monday!!!!

this has taken 4 weeks to resolve - and i haver since clocked up 2500 miles on the loan Forrester that was loaned to me.
i'm just glad i'm not paying

 

I would def have to play that differently as no way will I be able to do loan car etc...4 weeks! Ah!

Hope no more crunch when you get her back.

 

I must admit not impressed with the Subaru Warranty as regards Speed, 2 weeks to get the inspector moving - and 1 week delay in getting 1 'nut' from the Franchise.

 

I thought the one time use ' nut ' was a nickname for a Subaru trained
' mechanic ' Once used, never to be forgotten..........

David APi

 

The box was put together today - i phoned and asked the dealer to check the wear on clutch. Repply was almost down to the rivets.

So as the box was out -\i ahave asked them to fit new set and save a wad of labour.I would have fitted aftermarket improved cluch - but i have nearly 10 months of warranty remaining.

Looks like another 3 days of 2 litre normally aspirated Forrester driving.

 

i had some good and bad news today.

good news - cluth came overnight and gearbox fitted - service mgr said gear change smooth as silk

bad news- while shuffling the cars about one of the mechanics reversed anothr blue sti into my drivers side wing. So they ordered a new wing for mine and a bumper for the other guy.

promised me it will as good as new on friday.

i didn't give the guy any grief- accidents do happen

 

Finally got my car back today.

Thry estimate the costs of doing the box £1100, it also cost these guys £450 for a new`wing and paint job.

It did pay for a new clutch whilst the box was out Materials only - also cost them 5 weeks of loan Subaru forrestor.

She drives a treat now -and new wing paint work is indistinguishable from the other panels.

 

Cheers for update - glad you've got it back...so it was 1100 for 1 gear and synchro change? Ouch...

Since mine only crunches some of the time (usually when racing someone from the lights or something, when you need her most...lol) in 3rd and 5th, think I'll leave it for a bit...doesn't sound cheap.

Agree re accidents...I'd expect them to offer a reduction or something though, due to delay in getting your car back - which I'm sure is much improvement on the loan motor!!

 

David, how much would you approx charge for gearbox out, replace synch and 2 gears (and hopefully nowt else)?