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AWD - Rear end gone. PLEASE HELP!
I have an AWD '96 Legacy. The rear end has a horrible grinding or loud roaring noise. My mechanic has told me the rear end is shot. Knowing that I am on a very limited income and can not afford to buy another car or replace the rear on this one, he has suggested that he can "remove the rear end" with a welder thereby making it solely a FWD. I am really nervous about this idea as I know very little about auto mechanics ("older" lady that spent all my time raising kids instead of cars on lifts! LOL) and want to know what the possible outcome of doing this would be.
Can this be done without ruining the car? Will it significantly reduce the "lifespan" of the engine? What effect would it have on the transmission? I'm at my wits end and would like input - aka a second opinion - before I let him do this. Totally scared of being without transportation before I can get another car.
Thanks in advance for any input / advice.
Can this be done without ruining the car? Will it significantly reduce the "lifespan" of the engine? What effect would it have on the transmission? I'm at my wits end and would like input - aka a second opinion - before I let him do this. Totally scared of being without transportation before I can get another car.
Thanks in advance for any input / advice.
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