1loudsti

ok i dont know where this should really go but i guess this is as good a place as any...if the mods disagree feel free to move

i found this on a m3 forum and thought it was a good idea,
lets discuss all the common failures and warning signs on the GD chassis and engine, kind of a one stop shop for things to watch for.

the things i know, im still a noob with subys BUT:

rear shock mounts
i have heard wheel bearings



anyone else feel free to add...lets see if we can get a good list going here for everyone to be able to look at!

walt

Relating to the 2 areas you mentioned,I've learned this about STis:
1) The rear struts can start to clatter internally-often comes back after replacement-greasing chrome slider can stop or prevent it-worked for me.
2) The rear axle nuts are sometimes undertorqued from factory,causing clicking/creaking noises when starting off/stopping/rolling very slowly-could lead to bearing damage if ignored-use new nuts,wheels off,140 lb-ft--worked for me.

1loudsti

cool thanks, lets see if we can get a decent database going here...come to think of it im gunna have to look into the rear axle nuts, i hope the PO didnt toast the bearings

Ed Lawson

Should the "shuddering" clutch be included on the list? My RS had that problem, and it sounds like the WRX is not immune. Ed

1loudsti

whats the shuddering clutch issue? ive never heard of it..possibly experienced it though?