Dakkon Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hey guys. My name is Jeff and I am up in Canada. The wife and I own a 98 Legacy outback Limited. This is our second. We replaced the 97 with this car after totalling it. Anyways the transmission is doing some funny things. I had the fluid changed in it thinking it would remedy the problem but it has not. The upshift from 2-3 is hesitant going into 3 after kicking out of 2. also when trying to accelerate from a coast the car seems to not get the power to the pavement. It is as if the engine is trying to push but no acceleration. Then about 2 seconds later it feels as if it is grabbing and the car startes to accel. Torque converter? tranny going? If it is a tranny where the hell can i find a list of the trannys that I can cross reference so i can track a wrecked car down to harvest for parts. Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjdc Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 It sounds like the tranny is failing. You can use a tranny out of another outback 96-99. That way the gear ratios will match. You should also be able to use a tranny from a forrester as long as it also has the 2.5 DOHC motor. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Log1call Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 It might be the brake band needs adjusting. Go here and download "transbrakebandadj", have a read... http://cid-4ca3c3459aaa7f7f.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.Public?uc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakkon Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks for both posts guys. I would take care of it myself but I am recovering from hernia surgery so I will just take it in. yeah yeah I know, I got so many things on the go right now. Rebuilding a 2.4L for my race car, and doing a complete upgrade, and landscaping the backyard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 i doubt it will help, but you might try a $6 bottle of trans-x a/t fluid additive. it helps the 'slow engage' on the 99 auto trans, but that is usually a seal leaking problem. your trans is probably on the way out. you can use any auto trans from a 2.5L legacy, (outback, gt, lsi) 96 - 98 (a few, very very very few, 99s) as long as the trans part number starts with TZ102Z2........ it will work and match your rear differiential. good luck. http://www.car-part.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcspeer Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 i doubt it will help, but you might try a $6 bottle of trans-x a/t fluid additive. it helps the 'slow engage' on the 99 auto trans, but that is usually a seal leaking problem. your trans is probably on the way out. you can use any auto trans from a 2.5L legacy, (outback, gt, lsi) 96 - 98 (a few, very very very few, 99s) as long as the trans part number starts with TZ102Z2........ it will work and match your rear differiential. good luck. www.car-part.com Good advice John, I would try the additive also ,their is nothing to lose. And the number on the transmission is the correct way to find the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 i doubt it will help, but you might try a $6 bottle of trans-x a/t fluid additive. it helps the 'slow engage' on the 99 auto trans, but that is usually a seal leaking problem. your trans is probably on the way out. you can use any auto trans from a 2.5L legacy, (outback, gt, lsi) 96 - 98 (a few, very very very few, 99s) as long as the trans part number starts with TZ102Z2........ it will work and match your rear differiential. good luck. www.car-part.com FYI: added note, if you use a trans other than your model, outback, your speedo will be off 3 - 5%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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