adidasandy

Hi all, new to this site and Subarus in general. Just bought a STI RA 1996 Jap import cheap as it has problems with 4th and 5th gear. Problem is that if you change gear fast it crunches, now I was wondering can you get them reconned or should I just buy a 2nd hand one? Just to let you know it has DCCD.

GroupNGC8

iTrader: (1)

Sounds like the 5th gear syncro is on the way out or badly worn. If your new to Subaru's Id suggest getting it fixed by a reputable specialist.

If your in the midlands you can't go far wrong with API in Warwickshire. Ask for David O'Brien - he'll give you some good free advice as what to do next, you'll find lots of praise on here for the work they do there.

If you buy a second hand box you have to be careful to get one with the same ratios (check the gearbox code on the side of the bellhousing) BUT you could also buy a bag of trouble to from a shady seller or one who doesn't know the history of the gearbox.

Good Luck
Cheers
Rob

adidasandy

Thanks Rob but I'm in Tyne and Wear, as long as I know that 4th and 5th can be repaired/replaced then I'm happy. I will have to shop about this week to find someone who will do it.

adidasandy

Does anyone know of a company in the north east who can rebuild my 4th and 5th gear on my box?
Andy