Hey guys, after months of dealing my dealership, it appears my vicious coupling (on my 2002 WRX MT) is taking a dump. Now I cant remember if the service manager said it was the center or front, though I think he said center. I'll check with the dealership on Monday morning.
The dealership agreed it was most likely abused by the previous owner but they still wont cover the work. I called SoA and they basicly told me what the dealer said was true and that was final.
So I need some info on this part.
Do other Subarus share this same diff; is it interchangable with non-02WRX's?
Should I get one from the junkyard, buy it from a place like subaruparts.com or buy a aftermarket one?
I'm a bit low on cash these days so I cant go all out a high-end diff.

Also can someone give me some tech detail on this part (parts #, web links, etc)? Do I just buy the diff internals or case with internals?
My buddy who is a tech at Firestone said he would do the install for parts cost but he doesnt have much experience with Subaru AWD trannys.
I'm leaving for Iraq in the next couple of months so I want to get my WRX's AWD running fine for my mother during the winter.

Thanks in advance!

 

i am not too sure what fits...... the front and center diff is in your trans. you can take a chance and finding a used trans or a new one< i had to buy a new one-broken second gear-. i would reommend replace the diff with same MY and vehicle(WRX) cuz some have different gearing ratios(from STI and WRX). here is my two cents. hope this helps. g-luck to you man.

 

you will be happy with after market one

 

Hey just wondering, what kinda of problems did you encountered b/c of your center diff being out. Currently i think im facing a similar problem.

 

first off!
you need to know what is wrong with your trans.

I do not thank it is a good idea to have a person that has never seen the inside
of a MT-5 do the work.

I know he dose not have any of the needed tools.