Meeky Moose Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 are the driveshafts the same length between the 2 tranny's? or do i need a driveshaft from a 5-speed wagon? prolly going to have to buy another parts car to get what i need for this swap though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROGDOR! Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Yep, gonna need a driveshaft. The 5 speed tranny isn't quite as long as the auto, so it takes a longer shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeky Moose Posted February 10, 2004 Author Share Posted February 10, 2004 well guess i need to start looking for a donor car.. bah.. if the damn wagon wasn't so nice, i'd junk it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 actually, the FRONT half of the driveshaft is the only thing different in length between the 2. keep that in mind if u joints go out, just replace the rear half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardgabe Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 if you want to try using the auto. a little long find a nother core and drain the front diff and fill it with lucas it should help. lucas actually climbs the gear wear gear oil just kinda sits there just a thought oh if you need a nother core i have a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper47 Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 I have just bought a 94 Loyale 4x4 wagon with the gutless 3 speed auto. Is there a site that explain how to swap a 5 speed in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeky Moose Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 well me thinks i just scored a FREE pushbutton 4wd 5-speed wagon.. has everything i need to convert mine.. gotta get it before they tow it. car has no engine so pullin the trans is easier.. guess i'll have to do a little writeup on how its done, take pics, etc.. might be good for the usmb repair manual.. trick is gettin rid of the chassis when i'm done with it, lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 make sure to get all the electricals that go with the pushbutton mechanism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeky Moose Posted February 11, 2004 Author Share Posted February 11, 2004 hmm, should be the same electicals that are on it now with the 3at pushbutton shouldn't it? i know i gotta get the shifter with the button.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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