Flathead

Thought this may have been a common fault my scoob drives fine from cold but after a run on turning left or right its cluncky and you can feel it up the steering column. Have checked power steering level and changed gearbox oil so far we have had it on the lift and driveshafts feel ok any ideas ?

MrJim

sounds like centre diff mate i had exactly the same problem.

Flathead

Sounds expensive was it ?

MrJim

total bill including motul gear oil and labour +vat came to about £600

Flathead

Think you have hit the nail on the head with this diagnosis done a search on impreza centre diff and this seems a common fault. Will possibly get a secondhand one is this what you fitted ? My youngest is a mechanic so i can save some of the labour charges, thanks for your help.

MrJim

hi mate, i had a new one fitted for that price,just one more tip the gearbox does not have to come out to fit it

MrJim

just one more thing a new one costs about £340

Flathead

Guess a new one makes more sense do you mind if i ask where you sourced yours from ?

MrJim

Hi Mate i got mine done at SUBARU4YOU in newbury top bunch of guys.

Flathead

Will give them a ring and get a price for a diff not like there even far from Swindon just a short jaunt down the M4