Last week as you may know, I had my WRX clutch changed because apparently I drove a fast car, fast. Following my clutch change, like a good boy, I drove that baby nice and slow. I even drove it far far away on a long weekend trip and never pushed it.
On Monday, on my way home from work, I heard a clicking noise, I am now super sensitive to anything that goes on in this car. So I called Subaru and missed the fine folks at the service department they went home for the day. On Tue I called first thing in the morning, and talked to one of the service agents who asked me to bring it in, I really could not because I had a packed day, plus I was not really driving it. So we agreed, bring it on Wed for someone to look at and just in case we need, we will book you for Thu. BTW, when I talked to Subaru, I informed them that I am smelling a burning smell. It maybe the clutch I said….
Today, I had to get to work to do a couple of things, and when I was done, I drove it to Subaru, I think the total distance from where I work to the deanship is 15K at best. 75% of the way there and the car stinks of that burning smell. So got off the highway, car smoking up real bad. let it cool for minute. Called Subaru in the mean time looking for advice on what to do. You are almost there, so bring it in. And so I did.
I got there, smoke coming out, even filled up the car inside, they looked…. what do you thing guys? Is it the clutch? mmmmmm dont know needs a better look. Well does it sound like the clutch? Does it smell like the clutch? mmmm well we had a bit of a problem with the gaskets leaking on this car said one of them, we need to see if that is the case and fix it.
Really? Well then, Can I drive it, nope, better leave it here. Can you get me a car please I need to be out and about today. Sure, so I got me a nice Subaru Forrester, my car for the next day.
Will keep you posted, but at what point, is enough, enough?
Mmmmm… I think you just passed that point
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Comment by cata_o — June 3, 2010 @ 10:44 am
I think my next blog post will have a title, Thinking of buying a wrx265, thing again!
Not a good day today…
Comment by Samer Forzley — June 3, 2010 @ 11:00 am
I’m so sorry, Samer.
But…I think the service guys blew it this time. I mean “we had a bit of a problem with the gaskets leaking on this car”… whatta?
Comment by cata_o — June 3, 2010 @ 3:20 pm
Maybe you just got a lemon. I have a 2010 wrx with a perrin stage 2 and other mods. Car runs very fast with no problems. Trade that thing in and start over. Maybe you will have better luck with an Evo.
Comment by mwrx — June 5, 2010 @ 11:10 am
For more info about the repair here.
http://www.wrx265.com/2010/06/05/when-your-oil-pump-gasket-goes-it-will-hurt/
Comment by Samer Forzley — June 6, 2010 @ 9:00 am