Subi81 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 So my dad was drinving my 81 wagon (4wd d/r manual) and came home said it wouldn't go into 3rd gear. Checked the Dipstick, no oil just smoke film. Drained less than a qt out of it. Found 4 or so teeth from I think 3rd gear in the bottom of the trans, with my finger. I am thinking junk yard trans, or rebuild. Let me know if anyone has experiance with rebuilding a subi trans. The crazy mechanic inside of me says go for it. But I am curious on expence To see the photos follow the link then click on "My Photos" http://photos.yahoo.com/subi81@sbcglobal.net Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Oh, man...you just missed half price weekend at Pick-N-Pull. I believe trannys were something like $65~75, maybe less. If I remember correctly, 3rd gear problems are considered common in the EA81's. Probably still a bargain to get a used one, anything's better than what you have now. If you go that route, I believe PnP charges a core for the unit. Just so you're prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subi81 Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Damn missed it! As soon as I saw the Metal chunks I was thinking PnP. Ya I have a $75 dollar 5 spd d/r in my 86 turbo wagon. Works like a Million bucks HA HA PnP! Thanks for the Reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 you don't want to rebuild it yourself, it's a nighmare, did it once with a VW, something I never want to do again. You'd need special tools, help (at least one other set of hands) and a BIG press or vice... my zwei pfennig, -Dok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subi81 Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Thanks for the Advice, Did anyone have any problems viewing the pics, where they too big? too small ect? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Typical gear teeth - that one's toast. Rebuilding the 4 speed is about the worst possible request a Subaru mechanic could get as far as tranny work goes. The innards of it are a real nightmare. Special tools are required just to dissasemble it, and the amount of things that can go wrong durring inspection / repair / assembly are just mind boggling. I have a rebuild manual sitting here, and have been looking into this possibility myself - but I'm crazy. If you value your sanity, get one from the JY, and be done with it. Better yet - put in a 5 speed 4WD from an EA82 car and call it good. I'm a pretty darn good mechanic, and I wouldn'y put my chances of rebuilding one of these at more than say 20%. By the manual, and the research I've done I would have to say it might be the most challenging thing I will have yet attempted..... GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subi81 Posted January 16, 2004 Author Share Posted January 16, 2004 Got one from the Junk Yard, Ironicaly from a subaru than I once owned. Thanks for the input will post pics when I get the ickey gear out. As a warning to all those that don't check their trans oil. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 heh. i've also pulled parts off of a car i once owned at the yard. i usually strip them down pretty well first but sometimes ya gotta go back i say swap in a 5 speed d/r as well. i don't know if you'd need the rear differential to match.. if your car already has a 3.9 ratio rear differential you'll be ok there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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