Transmission failiure
Apr 9, 2003, 03:44 PM
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limey,
Thanks. That’s too bad, I was hoping that you went through with it. Just wanted to know what kind of difference it will make. I’m sure it will make a difference, just nice to hear it directly from someone that has done it. It won’t be long before someone does it.
Thanks. That’s too bad, I was hoping that you went through with it. Just wanted to know what kind of difference it will make. I’m sure it will make a difference, just nice to hear it directly from someone that has done it. It won’t be long before someone does it.
Apr 10, 2003, 07:49 PM
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well...when it comes to cars or anything else built by human hands u will have faulty stuff...on average about 5% of car owners have problems or some kind...most r simple as the power window guide broke like in my car....about 1-3% have major problems...so i am not suprised by a few people having problems but if we get dozens of people like they do with WRX trannies then i will worry
Apr 11, 2003, 04:46 PM
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all I have to say is you reap what you sow, if you have been doing hard launches before the 1k mile break-in got you a broken tranny. Can anyone here with the tranny whine say that they went all the way thru the suggested 1k break-in on their cars. Fat chance getting a new tranny. Read the warranty!
Apr 11, 2003, 05:40 PM
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I dont have an evo either but everyone I know takes it to 600 miles for break-in. I remember it being posted on here a couple months back. I assume since everyone is going to 600 that maybe it's in the manual.
Apr 11, 2003, 06:56 PM
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I'll bet dollars to donut holes transmissions aren't replaced. They will fix the car and send it right back on its way. Can anyone confirm what the manual says for break-in? I know its not 6k clutch drops thats for sure. $30k car with a broken tranny in 500 miles 
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Apr 12, 2003, 12:40 AM
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well, I'm not crazy........Mine started about 450 600 miles. I posted this earlier in March. It sounds to me like clutch or press plate......something is apparently binding up. Not to scare anyone, but I get the feeling this is going to be pretty common.
I don't know if this Is usefull, but here it goes.....
If you rev to 2k before letting out of 1st, the tranny is much smoother.......and I don't hear the noise when down shifting to 3rd with no throttle. Maybe it's me, but that is not normal.
30k car + bad trans = we got screwed.....
one positive thing - those adjustable lights work fine.....
I don't know if this Is usefull, but here it goes.....
If you rev to 2k before letting out of 1st, the tranny is much smoother.......and I don't hear the noise when down shifting to 3rd with no throttle. Maybe it's me, but that is not normal.
30k car + bad trans = we got screwed.....
one positive thing - those adjustable lights work fine.....
Apr 12, 2003, 06:18 AM
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Originally posted by illt3ck
I'll bet dollars to donut holes transmissions aren't replaced. They will fix the car and send it right back on its way. Can anyone confirm what the manual says for break-in? I know its not 6k clutch drops thats for sure. $30k car with a broken tranny in 500 miles
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I'll bet dollars to donut holes transmissions aren't replaced. They will fix the car and send it right back on its way. Can anyone confirm what the manual says for break-in? I know its not 6k clutch drops thats for sure. $30k car with a broken tranny in 500 miles
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No....I was not doing 6k clutch drops.....that would ruin the car
No....The break in period is not 1000 miles it's 600 miles....how many times have we heard that?
Yes....Mitsubishi did REPLACE my transmission, I verified the old one sitting on the floor when I picked the car up
No.....the gearbox is NOT weaker because you did not run it carefully up to this magic figure of 1000 miles like you claim.
Yes......I did leave it up to Mitsubishi,...and they fixed the problem,...quickly and properly,....
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Apr 12, 2003, 06:20 AM
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Originally posted by TwiNpnOy84
How much does it cost to get a brand new awd transmission?? I heard it cost a lot
How much does it cost to get a brand new awd transmission?? I heard it cost a lot
Apr 13, 2003, 11:21 PM
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Originally posted by articfury
limey,
Please keep us updated on the progress with the new tranny.
Is there any difference in sounds? Engagement?
Thanks,
Derek
limey,
Please keep us updated on the progress with the new tranny.
Is there any difference in sounds? Engagement?
Thanks,
Derek
Apr 14, 2003, 11:11 AM
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limey I was not directing my comments towards you, I was directing my comments towards the likes of 1QWKEVO who has documented his high RPM clutch drops on video with only 500 miles on the car. 