Forester09

I am in Australia and am currently looking into this for my Forester 2009. A guy from another Forum gave me a link which might interest you as it is in the U.S. http://parts.donaldsonssubaru.com/p/...8913AA102.html FYI I have posted seeking help on this Forum and the NASIOC Forum. My post is: Update on repair cost breakdown: Australian Dollars Issue is that the casing has been worn away, not just simple replacement of centre bearing. $2,600 gear box, repaired and ready to go back straight back into car. All bearings are being replaced, even ones that don't look damaged, to prevent further issues down track; $600 labour costs (includes removal and refitting) $600 clutch kit - heavy duty clutch recommended $110 fly wheel machine for clutch $77 gear box oil Total $3,987 Australian Dollars FURTHER POST WAS: Thanks for responding. Certainly no U.S. blood in me, in fact, I was just going to wear the cost when they told me it was going to be ballpark A$2K. Once the transmission was pulled down and the damage assessed I received the $4K quotation and was told that it was a common fault and I should take a look on Google to satisfy my queries and the commonality. If it was a common fault I was then going to Subaru to ask for assistance, perhaps parts. It seems that 5 responses say it is not a common fault. Hardly a large cross-section of the Universe! What the tranmission "expert" said to me yesterday was: "This differential gets replaced in alot in Subarus - failure is not uncommon. He said he has seen one at 86,000km and many at 150 - 200,000km. (Remember guys we deal in kilometers not miles). He said the circlip has come off the centre differential and because of this the gear box has been damaged with fragments and although some of the bearings look fine, they all need to be replaced otherwise I might end up with the same problem again. He did not recommend the use of secondhand parts for the reasons outlined above. I appreciate being sent the link to the US$500 part and will email that to the guy. I will also get him to detail the costs for each part. I also appreciate your input. I have not ever spent this amount on a car repair in my life and it hurts! I used to drive an Alfa Romeo and that didn't cause me one problem (despite everyone telling me it would). This Subaru is supposed to be bullet proof. Seems not. Again, thanks for your considered input. You will appreciate that when having the car towed and taken to a "transmission expert" alot of the decision making was out of my hands. I am just trying to make a more informed decision by contacting the Forum. Any further input would be greatly appreciated, bearing in mind that every day I procrastinate, is another day I am without a vehicle and using a loan car. And yes, if I have to wear it. I have to wear it. Jane

My 2009 Forester has done 90,000km and is 2 years and 3 months out of warranty. (Kilometers not miles). After observing a large oil leak the car was taken for service on a flattop. Advice received from the transmission expert, it that this is a common problem in Subarus. The Subaru dealer naturally doesn't know of any problems in this area and advised that they won't assist with cost of repairs due to the car being well out of warranty. The vehicle has been serviced regularly and driven well. There has never been overloading or abuse. I was just going to wear the cost when they told me it was going to be ballpark A$2K. Once the transmission was pulled down and the damage assessed I received an approximate A$4K quotation and was told that it was a common fault and I should take a look on Google to satisfy my queries and the commonality. (Ballpark figures on quotation are: $2,600 on gear box repair ready to go straight back into car all bearings being replaced even the ones that look ok, $600 labour costs, $600 clutch kit heavy duty clutch recommended, $110 fly wheel machine for clutch, $77 gear box oil. Approximate costs in Australian Dollars. If it is a common fault I was then going to Subaru to ask for assistance, perhaps parts. What the tranmission "expert" said to me yesterday was: "This differential gets replaced in alot in Subarus - failure is not uncommon. He said he has seen one at 86,000km and many at 150 - 200,000km. (Remember guys we deal in kilometers not miles, we are also talking Australian Dollars not U.S.). He said the circlip has come off the centre differential and because of this the gear box has been damaged with fragments and although some of the bearings look fine, they all need to be replaced otherwise I might end up with the same problem again. He did not recommend the use of secondhand parts for the reasons outlined above. I would appreciate input from the Forum. I have not ever spent this amount on a car repair in my life and it hurts! I used to drive an Alfa Romeo and that didn't cause me one problem (despite everyone telling me it would). This Subaru is supposed to be bullet proof. Seems not. You will appreciate that when having the car towed and taken to a "transmission expert" alot of the decision making was out of my hands. I am just trying to make a more informed decision by contacting the Forum. Any input would be greatly appreciated, bearing in mind that every day I procrastinate, is another day I am without a vehicle and using a loan car. And yes, if I have to wear it. I have to wear it. Please help. Jane