2013 Clutch/tranny blew after body shop moved it

dpbacon · 10-25-2022, 04:47 PM

Hey all,

My wife brought her WRX into Gerber to get the rear quarter panel fixed after a tree fell on it. During the repair process, they needed to transport it to a different body shop for some reason. They said they had it towed and once it got there, the clutch was blown. They then took it to a mechanic who tore it apart and took these pictures...

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Mind you, this car showed no signs of slippage, shaking or ANY other problems. To me it looks like it was flat towed in gear.

Anyone else see anything like this or can give any insight?

Thanks all!

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cdska · 10-25-2022, 04:52 PM

Did they tow it on a flatbed??

AliBenn · 10-25-2022, 08:38 PM

That is Catastrophic damage that appears not from a crash

Call your insurance company
Shop(s)/tow vendor screwed up
Legal term is three C's

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c...ontrol-ccc.asp

AliBenn · 10-25-2022, 08:39 PM

That is Catastrophic damage that appears not from a crash

Call your insurance company
Shop(s)/tow vendor screwed up
Legal term is three C’s

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c...ontrol-ccc.asp

benflynn · 10-25-2022, 09:35 PM

Looks like someone will be buying you a 6mt upgrade

jayydubbb · 10-26-2022, 01:03 AM

I'd bet the tow guy didn't realize it was AWD and towed it with two wheels up and two on the ground. **** like that happens, obviously they're 100% at fault and hopefully they shell out the money for any repairs without putting up too much of a fuss.

BlackFighter · 10-26-2022, 12:48 PM

Yap, I vote for a two wheel tow. I got my car towed ones, the first thing I asked was proof that it was towed on a flatbed before I even touched the car. The guy said no, I was about to loss my ****, then he showed me proof that it was towed on a two wheel tow but the rear wheel were on lil wheel toe dollies. No problem there.

Max Capacity · 10-27-2022, 05:17 PM

Am I the only one that thinks that looks like the typical Subaru TOB that has damaged the snout on the tranny ? That's what the TSK3 TOB kit is for.

https://www.google.com/search?q=TSK3...hrome&ie=UTF-8

benflynn · 10-27-2022, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Capacity

Am I the only one that thinks that looks like the typical Subaru TOB that has damaged the snout on the tranny ? That's what the TSK3 TOB kit is for.

https://www.google.com/search?q=TSK3...hrome&ie=UTF-8

I did wonder why the damage was in the clutch area and not the center diff.

Still, that looks like it would of made some noise as it wore

dpbacon · 10-28-2022, 11:22 AM

Hey all...

Thanks for your replies. After a few diplomatic phone calls with Gerber (bad) and the mechanic (surprisingly good), Gerber has choosen to cover the cost of the repair.

New cluch kit, flywheel, and snout kit. We are going to keep the car for a year or two more so we are confident the snout kit will hold for the time being.

Again... thanks all!

dpbacon · 10-28-2022, 11:22 AM

Hey all...

Thanks for your replies. After a few diplomatic phone calls with Gerber (bad) and the mechanic (surprisingly good), Gerber has choosen to cover the cost of the repair.

New cluch kit, flywheel, and snout kit. We are going to keep the car for a year or two more so we are confident the snout kit will hold for the time being.

Again... thanks all!

Max Capacity · 10-28-2022, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benflynn

I did wonder why the damage was in the clutch area and not the center diff.

Still, that looks like it would of made some noise as it wore

My 2000' Legacy GT wagon had an issue with its 5mt a couple of years after I bought it new. I can't recall what the issue was, but I remember the dealership had to have a sleeve made to repair the snout. I don't think the TOB was making noise yet, but while they had the tranny out, they saw what was happening.

So that snout issue is common in these cars. When I install a clutch kit, I put some high temp axle grease on the snout.

10-25-2022, 04:47 PM	#1
dpbacon Scooby Newbie Member#: 241511 Join Date: Mar 2010 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2010 WRX Premium Dark Grey	2013 Clutch/tranny blew after body shop moved it Hey all, My wife brought her WRX into Gerber to get the rear quarter panel fixed after a tree fell on it. During the repair process, they needed to transport it to a different body shop for some reason. They said they had it towed and once it got there, the clutch was blown. They then took it to a mechanic who tore it apart and took these pictures... [IMG]https://freeimage.host/i/DwA75v https://freeimage.host/i/DwA5dJ https://freeimage.host/i/DwAu0g https://freeimage.host/i/DwAAga https://freeimage.host/i/DwAYeR https://freeimage.host/i/DwAabp https://freeimage.host/i/DwAlzN[/IMG] Mind you, this car showed no signs of slippage, shaking or ANY other problems. To me it looks like it was flat towed in gear. Anyone else see anything like this or can give any insight? Thanks all! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-25-2022, 04:52 PM	#2
cdska Scooby Specialist Member#: 458809 Join Date: Nov 2016 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston Vehicle: 05 blob, 02 bug	Did they tow it on a flatbed??

10-25-2022, 08:38 PM	#3
AliBenn Scooby Guru Member#: 487 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Greatwood/Sgrlnd Vehicle: 1998 /2005 STunIcorn Acadia Green RS-T	That is Catastrophic damage that appears not from a crash Call your insurance company Shop(s)/tow vendor screwed up Legal term is three C's https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c...ontrol-ccc.asp

10-25-2022, 08:39 PM	#4
AliBenn Scooby Guru Member#: 487 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Greatwood/Sgrlnd Vehicle: 1998 /2005 STunIcorn Acadia Green RS-T	That is Catastrophic damage that appears not from a crash Call your insurance company Shop(s)/tow vendor screwed up Legal term is three C’s https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c...ontrol-ccc.asp

10-25-2022, 09:35 PM	#5
benflynn Scooby Specialist Member#: 515308 Join Date: Jun 2020	Looks like someone will be buying you a 6mt upgrade

10-26-2022, 01:03 AM	#6
jayydubbb Scooby Newbie Member#: 517340 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Philadelphia Vehicle: 2007 WRX STI	I'd bet the tow guy didn't realize it was AWD and towed it with two wheels up and two on the ground. **** like that happens, obviously they're 100% at fault and hopefully they shell out the money for any repairs without putting up too much of a fuss.

10-26-2022, 12:48 PM	#7
BlackFighter Scooby Specialist Member#: 193940 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Philly Vehicle: 2004 WRX STI Black RalliSpec Shortblock	Yap, I vote for a two wheel tow. I got my car towed ones, the first thing I asked was proof that it was towed on a flatbed before I even touched the car. The guy said no, I was about to loss my ****, then he showed me proof that it was towed on a two wheel tow but the rear wheel were on lil wheel toe dollies. No problem there.

10-27-2022, 05:17 PM	#8
Max Capacity Scooby Specialist Member#: 149347 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Tolland, CT Vehicle: 05 LGT ,09 SpecB Black/silver	Am I the only one that thinks that looks like the typical Subaru TOB that has damaged the snout on the tranny ? That's what the TSK3 TOB kit is for. https://www.google.com/search?q=TSK3...hrome&ie=UTF-8

10-28-2022, 11:22 AM	#10
dpbacon Scooby Newbie Member#: 241511 Join Date: Mar 2010 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Denver, CO Vehicle: 2010 WRX Premium Dark Grey	Hey all... Thanks for your replies. After a few diplomatic phone calls with Gerber (bad) and the mechanic (surprisingly good), Gerber has choosen to cover the cost of the repair. New cluch kit, flywheel, and snout kit. We are going to keep the car for a year or two more so we are confident the snout kit will hold for the time being. Again... thanks all!