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Old 02-03-2016, 05:25 PM   #1
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Old 02-03-2016, 05:33 PM   #2
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correct me if I am wrong but I am sure they use a proper gasket not silicon like that. I am on the dealers side here. + you should have noticed fluid all over your driveway if it leaked enough to cause damage. Sorry man, looks like its time to get a 4.67 FD hahaha!
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Old 02-03-2016, 05:40 PM   #3
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Hi Guys,
I'm new here but have been doing my research here and lurking for a while even before I purchased my vehicle.
It is fairly easy to modify a car, then part it out return it back to stock, then sell it/trade it in.

The dealer who you bought it from may have had no idea the diff was ever modified.

It's an unfortunate situation, but the dealers don't seem to be at fault.
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Old 02-03-2016, 05:42 PM   #4
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I hate to hear this is happening to you and I hope for the best
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Old 02-03-2016, 06:35 PM   #5
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Hi Guys,
I'm new here but have been doing my research here and lurking for a while even before I purchased my vehicle.
I finally purchased my 2013 BRZ this past fall with only 16,000km's (9900 mi's) on it. it is a 6-speed manual................

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks in advance fam!
Hello @winsanity and welcome to posting to the forum .......

Too bad your first post had to be bad news......

Since you bought the car used and any warranty work has been declined by the dealer and the manufacturer, I'm ah feared you are on your own.

I would suggest that you take it to a reputable auto shop and have the differential opened up and examined.

(oh, BTW, does it have any fluid left in it .. ??)

The redneck solution would be to clean all the grease/oil off the differential and surrounding area, tighten all the bolts/nuts around the casing, fill it with fluid, drive it for a while then check for leaks.

If it still leaks or still makes noise, you are most likely looking at buying a new differential (worst case).

I hope you get it fixed. Keep us posted.


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That sucks. But I agree with the others. Chances are the original owner screwed it up. The dealer you bought it from should have noticed the leak IF they did any kind of inspection. Regardless, it's on you at this point. I don't see how this is Subaru's fault. Bummer.
Lesson learned: have a pre-purchase inspection done by an independent specialist before ever buying a used car.
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I spoke with the used car dealer I purchased it from and even received letters from them stating that the differential and car has never been modified. The used car dealer seems to think that I burnt it out (of course) and is willing to take the car in to see whats wrong with the differential. But I told them its because of the simple fact that it was opened and re-sealed incorrectly is the reason why Subaru isn't covering it under warranty. So of course the used car dealer does not want to pay for it.

I find it hard to believe that a bone stock BRZ would have it's rear differential modified or opened. It boggles my mind even more that Subaru isn't willing to step forward with any kind of good gesture to a brand new owner and a car with only 20,000km on it. It doesn't speak well to the kind of company they are and the kind of value they put on keeping brand new customers in their brand.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks in advance fam!

Sounds like dealer screwed you.... you can try arguing with them....

But I would say it's time for 4.4 or 4.7 final drive swap... You will smell @ the new found power. (or 5.1 if you don't drive on highway..xD)
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Sounds like dealer screwed you.... you can try arguing with them....

But I would say it's time for 4.4 or 4.7 final drive swap... You will smell @ the new found power. (or 5.1 if you don't drive on highway..xD)
I am planning on going 4.88 and if I didn't need a useable core he could have had mine lol. I am tempted to go with a 5.1 but I do driver on the highway a bit hahaha. Choices :/
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Old 02-03-2016, 07:38 PM   #9
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This guy has a diff for sale for $330

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100964
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This guy has a diff for sale for $330

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100964
I think his price might be CAD so thats like $200 lol
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I think his price might be CAD so thats like $200 lol
I forgot they use Monopoly money up there eh
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I forgot they use Monopoly money up there eh
Lol that and because oil is so low now we compare things to the price of a barrel of mapple syrup. Good news is the bacon economy is still alright
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Didn't the used care dealer give you at least a 6 month warrantee? If not, I can understand why Subaru will not cover it since it looks like it was tampered with.
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