MOycanooo

Hi all,

I would to know if someone can help me with this.

I have got a subaru impreza Wrx from 2002 that after i drive it for a few miles when turning at low speed does a clunking noise I can actually feel it like it is coming from underneath of the car.

My video is on Youtube were you can actually hear what it sounds like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUTYPw8iMm8

Can someone help me with this?

i would appreciate a lot.

Thanks

gofasterstripes

100% cv joint gone mate needs replaced

MOycanooo

but is it normal that i dont hear it when i start the car?its just when i drive it for a few miles.
thanks

gofasterstripes

its nothing to do with starting the car its when you drive and turn the steering the noise will appear correct

cv joint i have replaced loads and thats the noise they make when there shot cv joint is on the end of the driveshaft, it turns when u move of and when its worn the ball bearings in it will make the clicking noise i heard on the vid

regards
scot

MOycanooo

ok, i will have a look at the today.

Thanks a lot for the help

MrJim

Hi Mate,i had a similar problem it only made that noise when turning slowly after a few miles when the car had warmed up,when cold no noise at all was centre diff re placed it and no more noise hope this helps Jim.02 sti prodrive

MOycanooo

right, this looks more like my problem...because is just after a few miles of driving it that does it.

MrJim

Hi Mate ,mine was worse when i parked in a carpark where i had to use full lock,i could feel it through the car as said before when parking when cold no noise, good luck

Flathead

Centre diff i think you will find.

mbayley77

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Where do you buy centre diffs? I think i may need one on mine? 6 speed. dccd-a

and why does it only happen when warm?

MrJim

i got mine replaced by subaru4you in newbury

MrJim

Hi moycanoo lets know the result thanks

ScoobyStu82

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Def centre diff, Iv got the same problem

MOycanooo

Hi all, i will try to get it checked tomorrow because i cant cope with this noise anymore...
Ill let everyone know something about it.
If i need to replace it i will also try to do a diy guide to post here!

mbayley77

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Whats the cost on these things? Parts only.

MrJim

Hi Mate,a new centre diff is about £300 if you do it yourself the gearbox does not have to come out only the end hope this helps

Scoobyno1

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Anyone know if the problem was fixed or known to be something other than the centre diff?

I have a similar problem but if feels more like the wheels are dragging.

SouthWalesSam

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bttt

Anyone?

SouthWalesSam

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Bump

Flathead

Check this out ! http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...ce-them-46979/

scottboi

did you find out what it was as mine is doing the same as your but a bit louder

Scoobyno1

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Now this would pin point the problem, but isn't a cheap fix by all means.

Now another question is, if its not replaced then will it cause any long term damage to the gearbox?

MrJim

Hi Mate i drove mine for almost a year like it

Scoobyno1

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Yeah, the only problem to me is that I've had the car for about a month and I'm not sure how long its been like this?

It looks relatively easy to change the diff but the part is very expensive so which is why I was wondering if it could cause any further damage or if it won't get any worse?

Any ideas?

nevespereira

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Hi, I´m having the same problem, start a week ago, its a 99 wrx wagon. Feels at low speed, turning the wheels like its something block the interior wheels (both rear and front).

Thanks
Nuno

scoobymatto

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Also had the same problem, def centre diff, new part from subaru was around £550!!!!
plus fitting, i managed to get a good second hand diff for £20 and fitted it myself without any trouble using a friends ramp, took about 4 hours total.

Scoobyno1

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Hi mate, the fitting doesn't worry me its just getting hold of one.

Can you remember where you got your diff from?

nevespereira

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Dear All,
its posible to fix the center diff, which points must we look for?
Anyone have some photos of the center diff (good and bad)?
Its recommended to change the bearings, which ones?
And if not asking to much, what its the reference of the bearings?

Thanks
Nuno

scoobymatto

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I struck gold really when i found one, got it from a chap on here who was going rear wheel drive so did not need his diff. I was going to get a used gearbox and strip it for parts.

Nuno
The problem is you cant really see which is a good or bad diff, if you get one second hand then its pot luck really, as for the bearings i think there was two in the transfer case, all was ok with mine so i reused them.

Flathead

My UK spec 2000 plate has been like it for about twelve months i only use it for short journeys mainly. Once the special fluid in the centre diff gets hot it breaks down and causes the clunking when the car is parked and it cools its fine again. My son a mechanic also has a subaru and he replaced his gearbox the other day and took this centre diff out of his UK spec 96 plate.