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Old 18 June 2003, 06:03 PM
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got my01 wrx ppp.
was accelerating a bit and bang big style and bye bye 3rd gear .
horid noise as well. Got towed away today.
anyone had this happen.



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Old 18 June 2003, 06:11 PM
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Same boat as me then but mines a MY97 5th went on mine first.
Old 18 June 2003, 06:55 PM
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3rd gear stripping teeth happens more often than ya know..

There is a modified gear kit available that sorts this problem out..


Old 18 June 2003, 07:53 PM
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Dont want to swap now steve
Old 18 June 2003, 08:23 PM
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where from 206cc?

LOL Rich or is it scoobrators??

has the p1 gone ?

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Old 18 June 2003, 09:16 PM
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Sorry to hear about your little mishap Steve,at least you made it to the NBO in it...it will be cover under warranty anyway woulnt it mate.
Old 18 June 2003, 09:23 PM
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P1 goes at the weekend or early next week


Then we can order the megabusa

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Old 18 June 2003, 10:41 PM
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Bad news Steven. I think the problem has been caused by all the extra weight carried on the outside of the car. I said you should have cleaned it before the NBO!
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We have rebuilt a few of these boxes now.. All the teeth stripped from the cog..
IM supply a modified Gear, Baulk Ring etc.. The new gear has a Taper on the outside edge..

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I'VE HAD ALREADY THE GEAR BOX REPAIRED ON MY STi7. The 3rd gear was very tight to get in on fastish shifts & 4th made a crunshing noise all the time. The dealer hads it in and fixed it !. NOW THE 3rd gear is tight again! Any help what i should do or has this happened to anyone else??
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