Subaru Tranny again...

[Mike Romain]

Sometimes Autozone will have tools, perhaps torque wrenches included,
which they
will lend with a deposit, and reimburse when you bring it back. Maybe
this would
be a way to proceed.

The basic old fashioned bar types sell in the $20.00 range....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

The basic old fashioned bar types sell in the $20.00 range....

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 'New' frame
in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build Photos:
http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com

It has to be small. Unfortunately, the picture in the link looks like
there's plenty of room..

Pictures can be deceiving...

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

When you say "jumping" or "jolting" do you mean like a harsh shift? Harsh
shifts can be caused by bad accumulators, which are usually under the
transmission pan.

This is worse than a harsh shift. It slams from 1-2.

The repair manual suggested the band adjustment, and it seems to have
worked...for the most part.

 

[AS]

What is your story HLS same as JoeSpareBedroom same as (e-mail address removed)?

Why do you need to change names to put someone down? If it bothers you
so much, do not read the newsgroup.

Are u a mechanic without work?

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

What is your story HLS same as JoeSpareBedroom same as (e-mail address removed)?

He's not me, I'm me. Are you you?

 

[Ray O]

This is worse than a harsh shift. It slams from 1-2.

The repair manual suggested the band adjustment, and it seems to have
worked...for the most part.

While you're checking things out, check the throttle cable adjustment.

 

[JoeSpareBedroom]

He's not me, I'm me. Are you you?

I don't think even he knows what/who he is. Very confusing.

 

[HLS]

What is your story HLS same as JoeSpareBedroom same as (e-mail address removed)?

Why do you need to change names to put someone down? If it bothers you so
much, do not read the newsgroup.

Are u a mechanic without work?

I didnt change names nor did I particularly put this guy down. You
apparently
got your panties in a knot for something somebody else posted.

 

[HLS]

He's not me, I'm me. Are you you?

He couldnt even keep the posters straight, Hachiroku.

 

[HLS]

It has to be small. Unfortunately, the picture in the link looks like
there's plenty of room..

Pictures can be deceiving...

There is a very small one, quarter inch drive, bar type that has commonly
been used
to adjust auto trannies where space is limited. It is not very expensive,
but, again,
you may be able to borrow it from an Autozone or similar. Some of those
read in
inch pounds rather than footpounds, but assuming it has adequate range, you
can
make the conversion mathematically.

Indeed, pictures can be deceiving, and so can procedures in some of the
manuals
that are available.

 

[John O]

This is worse than a harsh shift. It slams from 1-2.

The repair manual suggested the band adjustment, and it seems to have
worked...for the most part.

Question for you... my '99 Outback sometmes slams fairly hard from 1 to 2,
when cold and under no load. It's fine warm, and it's fine when I push the
accel hard. Or, I just idle the cold starts at about 1200 rpm and it shifts
right through.

Also, when coming to a stop, if I don't *completely* stop, when I accel the
car seems to slip into 2 kinda wierd. I can't describe it well.

Does that sound like what you had that prompted you to tighten the band??

Ray O, I'm curious about your opinion, too.

-John O

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

The basic old fashioned bar types sell in the $20.00
range....

There is a very small one, quarter inch drive, bar type that has commonly
been used
to adjust auto trannies where space is limited. It is not very expensive,
but, again,
you may be able to borrow it from an Autozone or similar. Some of those
read in
inch pounds rather than footpounds, but assuming it has adequate range,
you can
make the conversion mathematically.

216 in-lbs...

Indeed, pictures can be deceiving, and so can procedures in some of the
manuals
that are available.

This was the Suby factory manual.

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

Question for you... my '99 Outback sometmes slams fairly hard from 1 to 2,
when cold and under no load. It's fine warm, and it's fine when I push the
accel hard. Or, I just idle the cold starts at about 1200 rpm and it
shifts right through.

Also, when coming to a stop, if I don't *completely* stop, when I accel
the car seems to slip into 2 kinda wierd. I can't describe it well.

Does that sound like what you had that prompted you to tighten the band??

Ray O, I'm curious about your opinion, too.

-John O

That's exactly it!

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

While you're checking things out, check the throttle cable adjustment.

That seemed OK.

 

[John O]

That's exactly it!

Woah, that's good. How can I get a copy of that page or section of the
manual? I'd like to take it to my favorite tranny guy and have them do the
work...this problem has been making me crazy for a long time.

-John O

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

Woah, that's good. How can I get a copy of that page or section of the
manual? I'd like to take it to my favorite tranny guy and have them do the
work...this problem has been making me crazy for a long time.

-John O

I got it from Autozone. I looked to see if they covered '99 model year,
but it stops at '96, and it's the same page...

go to Autozone.com and click the menu item "Repair Info".

I have a '97 Legacy L wagon, but it's buried in the snow right now or I'd
have a look...

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

He couldnt even keep the posters straight, Hachiroku.

HEY! It's hard to tell the players without a scorecard! Esp if you can't
read headers.

 

[Ray O]

That seemed OK.

I'd have to drive it before making any more guesses. Based on what John O
posted, I'm beginning to wonder if this is a "normal" characteristic of the
transmission, or if there is a good fix, then the dealer should know.

 

[John O]

I'd have to drive it before making any more guesses. Based on what John O
posted, I'm beginning to wonder if this is a "normal" characteristic of
the transmission, or if there is a good fix, then the dealer should know.
--

I've discussed these symptoms several times here, and this is the first time
I've heard someone else having the issue. I suspect my car wasn't driven
easy in its young life.

-John O

 

[Hachiroku $B%O%A%m%/(B]

I've discussed these symptoms several times here, and this is the first
time I've heard someone else having the issue. I suspect my car wasn't
driven easy in its young life.

-John O

er...mine's 19 years old!!!