I met two MS members, one at the DMV and one with his head inside my Sub. at a
walmart parking lot!
Both gentlemen and helpful.
I purchased from Petestop Motors, FL. a Micheal Berenis (subypal.com) 2002 WRX
with a newly finished motor and more after market parts than you can shake a
stick at.
I drove it home from Florida and have enjoyed for about 3,000 miles.
Driving to Bangor a few weeks back, I was following cars in traffic. I went to shift
from 4th to 3rd. Coming out of 3rd the stick went to the center position and would
not go into any gear. Getting it to the side of the road, I played and played with
RPMs, bumping, pushing, giggling and finally got into 1st, I took off and was able
to go right into second and then, again, all gear slots were shut off. Rolling down 1A,
I play, giggle and nudge and get it back into 1st and get to a small Rawcliffs service
station in Hampden.
There was an older mechanic working and a young guy running the pumps. They could
not have been nicer or more accommodating. When the car came to a stop, it was running
fine but would not shift. The mechanic said, after he finished his brake job, he would check
out my Sub. I put out my thumb and went to my worthless seminar in Bangor.
I left the seminar and walked back to the garage. Arriving, the young fellow tells me when
they went to start the car the starter was stuck in the ON position. They unhooked the
battery due to the racket and then unhooked the starters + lead. I get in the car and
the shifter now goes into all gears without a hitch. I have the car towed home.
I just removed the starter. The entire top cover that supports the pinion is broken off. Putting
my fingers in the hole, all I can feel is the flywheel gear; no pinion cover/support. The
pinion gear and shaft are on the starter and in good shape except for wear on the front,
top corner of the pinion gear. On the starter, where the cover "was" is jagged broken aluminum.
Great moments to that tough day, Retired Navy man gave me a ride all the way to my seminar on the other side of Bangor, Tow truck driver I rode back to Rockland with was a great guy. While waiting
for the tow; I went to "Angelos" and had one of the best Calzones I have ever had, they are at 102 Main St right across from the small Rawcliffs.
Help with ways to proceed.
Thanks
walmart parking lot!
Both gentlemen and helpful.
I purchased from Petestop Motors, FL. a Micheal Berenis (subypal.com) 2002 WRX
with a newly finished motor and more after market parts than you can shake a
stick at.
I drove it home from Florida and have enjoyed for about 3,000 miles.
Driving to Bangor a few weeks back, I was following cars in traffic. I went to shift
from 4th to 3rd. Coming out of 3rd the stick went to the center position and would
not go into any gear. Getting it to the side of the road, I played and played with
RPMs, bumping, pushing, giggling and finally got into 1st, I took off and was able
to go right into second and then, again, all gear slots were shut off. Rolling down 1A,
I play, giggle and nudge and get it back into 1st and get to a small Rawcliffs service
station in Hampden.
There was an older mechanic working and a young guy running the pumps. They could
not have been nicer or more accommodating. When the car came to a stop, it was running
fine but would not shift. The mechanic said, after he finished his brake job, he would check
out my Sub. I put out my thumb and went to my worthless seminar in Bangor.
I left the seminar and walked back to the garage. Arriving, the young fellow tells me when
they went to start the car the starter was stuck in the ON position. They unhooked the
battery due to the racket and then unhooked the starters + lead. I get in the car and
the shifter now goes into all gears without a hitch. I have the car towed home.
I just removed the starter. The entire top cover that supports the pinion is broken off. Putting
my fingers in the hole, all I can feel is the flywheel gear; no pinion cover/support. The
pinion gear and shaft are on the starter and in good shape except for wear on the front,
top corner of the pinion gear. On the starter, where the cover "was" is jagged broken aluminum.
Great moments to that tough day, Retired Navy man gave me a ride all the way to my seminar on the other side of Bangor, Tow truck driver I rode back to Rockland with was a great guy. While waiting
for the tow; I went to "Angelos" and had one of the best Calzones I have ever had, they are at 102 Main St right across from the small Rawcliffs.
Help with ways to proceed.
Thanks
