02 Wrx Tranny Problem

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Trancetto, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    When i first bought the car, when i try to go from 3rd to 4th the 3rd gear would be stuck, and i would have to pull it out hard to 4th. This only happened time to time. So tonight im entering 85N, i go from 2nd to 3rd, and all i hear is CRRRSSSSHHHHH CRSHHHHH, i instanly go ohhh **** there goes the tranny. And yes, i lost 3rd gear.


    Now im looking into rebuilding the tranny, or buying another tranny. So if any of you on here that work in a shop, or own a shop, hit me up with a PM on your prices in labor oon rebuilding it, or if i buy a tranny how much would u charge for a labor.


    Yea i only had this car for about 2 weeks, no wonder why the guy sold it to me in such a hurry.



    ANOTHER QUESTION.

    Is it safe to drive this car after not having 3rd gear. I mean even when im in N i hear nockings in my tranny. So im guessing bad idea?
     
  2. kingwrex

    kingwrex Supporting Member

    your third gear probably sheared all the teath off of the gear. now you have the metal teath floating around all in your tranny. not a good idea to drive like this it will destroy your bearings, could get stuck in your other gears or lock up a shift fork. you should get it fixed asap
     
    Last edited: Jul 20, 2008
  3. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    I have an 02 tranny with less than 5k on it.
     
  4. gotsol

    gotsol Active Member

    man the car you bought has its issues!
     
  5. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    liquid how much man, give me a reasonable price, im really not good with cash. And please dont tell me the tranny is goos this that, please be an honest person, unlike some people who lie about their stuff just to sell it.

    PM your number, i need a tranny ASAP
     
  6. crashtke

    crashtke Member Supporting Member

    You don't have to worry about Liquidforce. If there is a person on here that has been honest and reasonable, it is liquidforce. I think there are any number of people on here that will vouch for him.
     
  7. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ^^
    Thx man. Im just tired of people saying good stuff about their parts/cars but when they know whats wrong with it and they are only trying to get rid of it.


    liquid PM me ur number so we can talk this out.
     
  8. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    He's definitely a straight up guy. My car also vouch's for him :)
     
  9. Weapon

    Weapon 90lbs of dynamite Supporting Member

    sounds like you should fix your car and sell it.
     
  10. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    Here is the story on the transmission.

    I am doing a full STi into a WRX swap for a friend. He bought the donor WRX for a really good price. The reason the person sold him the car for so little was that the owner broke the transmission and had it replaced. Within 5k miles the engine threw a rod bearing. At this point the person just wanted to get rid of the car and was happy to sell it for the cost of what he had in the transmission.

    It now sits in my garage waiting to have some ppg's put in it.

    I'll let it go for 1k installed + your broken tranny or 800 + your broken tranny and you get it installed elsewhere.

    The transmission is in excellent shape but if you are one that likes to beat on a car then a 5mt is not you best bet.
     
  11. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    hey man.

    so your saying 1000+my tranny and u do the install?

    If that is so..im up for it man. and i might throw in a lunch for you and who ever helps you out, and beer and w.e. you guys need to keep you company.
     
  12. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

  13. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    give me your phone number so we can make this official. or wana give me ur AIM so we can talk this over.
     
  14. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    that's a screaming deal for that new of a tranny installed. And mike has probably installed more trannies than most Subaru techs.
     
  15. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    yes, i am very happy with what he offered me. Now only if he would give me his number so we can talk this out and i can deleiver him the car. i got 1000 cash ready, + some money to spare on food and drinks on my behalf.
     
  16. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    http://www.wrxatlanta.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&u=18

    here you go...he shouldn't have to do ALL the work for you. ;)
     
  17. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    ^^^ haha
     
  18. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    He sent me a pm right after my first post. I think he may know how the internets work.

    brokenWRX I'll give you a call tommorow. We may also have to talk to a mod about changing your board name soon ;)
     
    Last edited: Jul 20, 2008
  19. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    I need a name change too, I'm sure most of you know to what!
     
  20. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    If I had the powers, I would have done it quite some time ago! :p
     
  21. kingwrex

    kingwrex Supporting Member



    S P A R T A
     
  22. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ok thx man. And yeah, i know how to use PM's, but thanks for your help.
     
  23. AirMax95

    AirMax95 Active Member

    ....And buy mines, lol.

    Just Kidding, good luck!
     
  24. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    haha at Sparta!!!
     
  25. FACE

    FACE Active Member

    let me know when the install is going on and illntry to come out





    S P A R T A ! ! !
     
  26. dontcallitarex

    dontcallitarex Active Member

    I love this place. This would never happen on IA.

    Ever.

    WRXATL FTW.
     
  27. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    mike, srry i missed ur phone call. I was at work, Im waiting for u to call me back.

    EDIT: I called back, and i dont think it was you that called. Some random shop lolz.
     
    Last edited: Jul 21, 2008
  28. WRXCoupe

    WRXCoupe Active Member

    Agree'd!
     
  29. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    .......................still no 3rd gear................
    ............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............
     
  30. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    Unfortunately I am too busy to get the tranny installed in the time frame brokenWRX needs it done. The uninstalled price still stands he just needs to find somebody else to do the install.
     
  31. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    LF, if it doesnt work out with your buddy, than i guess i can wait for the time frame that you want :/ Just let me know when its the earliest, im guessing its not anything under 2 weeks since you going on vocation.
     
  32. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    Your best bet is going to be to take it to a shop. Call around and check with TopSpeed, Batlground or one of our local dealers. It may be more expensive but these people do that kind of work for a living.

    With the way my work schedule is I could never say for sure when I could get to it.
     
  33. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ok i will look around. And how will i deliver my broken tranny to you?
     
  34. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    just drop it off or he will send a gang of Blue subaru drivers after you :squint:
     
  35. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    no need to call out the wrb dogs yet :rofl:



    I have a pretty good relationship with all the shops and dealerships. Just leave it with whoever does the work and I'll pick it up.

    I'll throw in a clutch and pressure plate at no charge. My guess is you'll need them if the prior owner beat on the car enough to break the tranny.
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2008
  36. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ^^

    thats whats up man. As soon as i find someone to install the tranny for me, ill come to you place and pick that stuff up. Ofcourse i will give you full amount, and you will get the tranny w.e. they take it out. Now my question is, how do i get your tranny to the shop/place where i will be doing the swap out. I dont have a truck :(

    Also, what type of a clutch are we talking about?
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2008
  37. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    the tranny will fit perfectly in an empty trunk. ;)
     
  38. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member


    It is a stock clutch but thats all I recommend on a stock 5mt. It holds plenty. It has as many miles as the tranny. < 5k

    The tranny fits in the trun of a WRX easily. I can throw it in my car tonight and meet you somewhere tommorow if you want. I work out in Norcross.
     
  39. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    yea, empty your trunk out and you have plent of room for the 5 speed....err depending what you are driving. Subaru trunks have room.
     
  40. kingwrex

    kingwrex Supporting Member

    i may be able to do the tranny swap for you, i just need to clean out my garage so i have room to do it.
    i should be able to clean it out this weekend. and be ready for you next weekend. let me check my saterday work schedule tomarrow and ill get back to you
     
  41. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    ^^ If you do it steven. i'll come give you a hand when i'm off work
     
  42. AirMax95

    AirMax95 Active Member

    Can you squeeze in a 2.5 swap, lol! :sx:
     
  43. kingwrex

    kingwrex Supporting Member

    maybe in a few weeks. i have some things going on and ill know in a few days
     
  44. AirMax95

    AirMax95 Active Member

    Sweet......it will prolly be more like 3 months for me, lol.
     
  45. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    LF, i found a guy that will do a swap for me. I got to him by my friend who is like 35 years old, he said that the guy did alot of tranny swaps on his cars and other people. So i think i will be in good hands. Now, i want to buy the tranny tomorrow or Friday the latest. Because the guy will start the swap saturday afternoon. I got the cash ready for you, just lmk if you want to sell me the tranny tomorow or friday. I live on chamblee tucker exit 94 off of 85. If you are willing to drive to my house, i will throw in extra 20 bucks for the gass you waste. And if you want me to drive to your place, than pm me your adress so i can pull out the directions, thx buddy.

    And king, thx for the offer.
     
  46. kingwrex

    kingwrex Supporting Member

    no problem, let me know if the other guy doesnt work out for you.
     
  47. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    I work in Norcross. Any chance we can meet somewhere today during lunch?
     
  48. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ^^

    Well see you tomorow.
     
  49. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    Well i finally met up with mike and bought the tranny. I must say, seems like a really nice guy. And ooh boy your WRX sounded so good when u left.
     
  50. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    Mike is an awesome, stand up guy!
     

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