HELP, 99 Subaru Outback Sport Transmission problems??

[Gordon]

Hi,

I am having problems with my 99 Subaru Outback Sport (auto
transmission). Everything was fine when I start the engine (but RPM is
a bit low - between 400-500rpm), it work fine in "R" but when I shift
it to "D" it has a problems, it didn't kick in immediately as it
should be, I have to step hard on the brake for a second or two so the
car can move forward on a flat surface, the car will simply sliding
backward in "D" when I start my car in uphill position. I sent it to a
mechanic and did a diagnostic and was told the problems was from the
transmission?? My car has 115,000km but everything is fine shifting
from "D" to "3" to "2" (very smooth). I have seen similar problems
posted on this newsgroup and I am wondering should I go ahead to have
transmission replaced?? (Cost CAD2,500.00) or it's a problems related
to something else like Transmission Control Unit?? If anyone of you
have experienced the same problems and already solved it, please
kindly let me know.

Thanks in advance!!

Gordon
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[ed]

Get a 2nd opinion. Some repairs can be done w/o removing the tranny. A flush
may help, also try an addditive like Lucas trans additive before going for a
rebuild.
Ed B.