TN svx Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 hi all im new here an i just got a 96 svx and i was wondering if its more common for the torque converter to go out or the whole trans assembly? also would any one happen to know if rebuild kits are avalible or where i can find rebuilt transmissions. thanks for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 This Forum http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/ is your friend. Torque converters don;t really go bad unless something inside physically breaks (metal fatigue, it does happen) and it will then grenade inside. The transmission itself is the much more common root of trouble, much more so on the SVX it seems. Lots more info on the SVX forum. Good luck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Theres also a chance the flex plate is cracked. What are the symptoms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 the first thing is to buy the ATSG manual for your transmission. its a lot more useful than the factory manual, as it describes common issues and updates. they are worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN svx Posted December 4, 2009 Author Share Posted December 4, 2009 thanks for all the info guys. you can hear a rattleing coming from the converter housing and it doesnt sound as bad in neutral. it will move but only if i get it up to higher rpms. also it probebly doesnt help that it has 224,000 miles on it either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 thanks for all the info guys. you can hear a rattleing coming from the converter housing and it doesnt sound as bad in neutral. it will move but only if i get it up to higher rpms. also it probebly doesnt help that it has 224,000 miles on it either. WOW that must be a record, it sure as heck aint the original transmission. Cracked flex plate or not, the fact that it will move only at higher rpm means the tranny is fried. A common conversion is to change the tranny and rear diff with one from a legacy. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 you can hear a rattleing coming from the converter housing and it doesnt sound as bad in neutral. it will move but only if i get it up to higher rpms I know that tune, it sounds like the front diff is toast :-\ Start looking for another tranny. If you want more info on what to get, go over to the SVX Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericem Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 WOW that must be a record, it sure as heck aint the original transmission. Cracked flex plate or not, the fact that it will move only at higher rpm means the tranny is fried. A common conversion is to change the tranny and rear diff with one from a legacy. nipper I am sure it can make it if you change your fluids often, coast down hills alot etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Greetings from Crossville, fellow Tennessee member. Where/who did you get the SVX from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN svx Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 thanks for all the info guys, i found a trans for sale for $450 in new jersy. yeah its nice to see some one from TN as well, im from knoxville. and im actualy up at wyotech right now in PA, one of my room mates graduated and said that the car would take too much money to bother with so he just gave me the car. id say its tons of luck that it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 WOW that must be a record, it sure as heck aint the original transmission. Cracked flex plate or not, the fact that it will move only at higher rpm means the tranny is fried. A common conversion is to change the tranny and rear diff with one from a legacy. nipper My stock SVX trans has nearly 190k on it. It's the original trans as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abog Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 If you want to really make the car go well, convert it to a 5 speed......they fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN svx Posted December 10, 2009 Author Share Posted December 10, 2009 i think i would be cheaper for me to just throw another auto under it for the time being. what all would i have to do to make that swap any way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Get a transmission that matches the gear ratio of the rear diff or a trans and diff that match(from the same car). Pedals, shifter and linkage, a few wires for the switches and speed sensor, clutch kit and flywheel. And the proper length bolts to secure the flywheel to the crankshaft. I don't know if the front axles are different from auto to manual, but you can cross reference the parts pretty quick to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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