lmdew Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) I've done swaps on 96 Auto to Manual Trans, but have the opportunity to pick up a 2003 with that needs engine and trans work. The trans was rebuilt once already, 4 years ago, and is having issues again. I could just source a used trans and drop it in but I like Manual transmissions better. Thanks Edited February 22, 2014 by lmdew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Guess I may be the first on the USMB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hi Larry, I'd be aware that their could be some challenges w/the ABS system. I've read about people doing this on a 2004 Forester and it didn't go well. The ECU's were more picky w/the trans type and other issues. Whereas (you know) the older stuff isn't as finicky. GL, TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks, I did not drain the front Diff yet, but I suspect it's gone. Large jumps in the drive when there is any pressure on it and I can spin one wheel and the opposite side does not rotate. I'll drain it and see what comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Yep, metal chunks in the Diff. The Trans was rebuilt by Amaco about 4 years ago according to the PO. Low on Gear lube Low on Trans fluid. Yes it pays to check fluids. So Replacement Trans is in order and the HG will be done as the Drivers side is leaking oil and coolant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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