psychedelicknight

Awesome, Thanks for all the information. I havent given up on this trans. yet. Didnt have much luck with the cable adjustment, car is very rusty(car is from indiana), better luck tonight though.

Not sure we're on the same page re: the differentials: The front diff is built-in to the tranny (axles attach to the tranny) and would be geared for a 4.11 on the '91, which means the rear diff must also be 4.11. The '94 is 3.9 front and rear. So, you can't mix a '94 Tranny/front diff w/a '91 rear diff. I understand, I want to remove the 91 front diff. from my 91 trans. and install it on my 94 trans. That is if the front diff. just bolts on. Yes I made the mistake of not getting the diff. , but i'd also like to keep the 4.11 gear. Again thanks for your help

None taken, what is the proper procedure for that adjustment, is it by feel or is there a specific measure. Would that cause the light grinding noise? I agree it does seem to be coming out of gear and not "slipping". Driving it in FWD doesnt solve the problem. I made one trip (50 miles) in FWD, would this hurt the trans or drivetrain in any way I wouldnt think so. I can use my 91 front diff. right? Thanks for the thought I'll see if an adjustment will help.

This is our only car. I just replaced the transmission with one from a 94 legacy with a little over 100k on it,(wrecked in front). The fluid is clean and red with no smell. The transmission engages a little harsh but shifts smoothly, makes a light grinding noise in neutral. After an hour or so of working fine, it acts like it simply is out of gear. You have to stop, put it in park, turn it off, restart, and select drive and it will take off again like normal, but now it will randomly come out of gear and you have to stop and do the process all over again. It is really annoying. Aamco said the "lipseals" are leaking and it needs to be rebuilt. If you accelerate at wide open throttle after the restart process, it holds strong in every gear until 90mph or so (traffic gets in the way). it never slips it either holds strong or has nothing. I cant afford the rebuild, and dont feel it needs one. Looking for any suggestions, similar experiences, diagnostic help or rigs to get buy with. AWD works fine doesnt bind. ABS light comes on some times but works fine as well.

thank you for your input. I'm glad the struts will fit. I had assumed through searching the forums that buying a used subaru automatic was bad idea because they are generally all close to gone by the time they get to the junk yards. If this is not true I would go get one and save the swap until I can get a newer donor car.

new to subaru, not to retrofitting. I have a 1991 legacy wagon awd 2.2 non-turbo. 126,000 miles. the motor has excellent compression (190 psi all around) but the transmission (4eat) that had worked only in 1st and 3rd now has lost 3rd. I wanted to do the 5 speed swap but they appear to be too expensive. My options are 5 speed from a known good but high milage 1992 loyale- is it even compatable 500 bucks Rebuild the auto myself- who has done this and does is require any special equipment or tools also how do i refer to my car I know its a bf chassis but is it considered an ea82? Mine is not air suspension. Can I use the struts from a later model like 96-99 with little or no fabrication. I've tried the search for a couple of days but just cant find stuff on these wagons. I understand the diffs have to match, right now I just need a low cost solution to get to school/work on. thanks for your opinions and or suggestions, I am in texas if there are any enthusiasts here. AWD rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!