elessar

i have a 91 loyale and cannot locate any of these connectors, like some previous owner really changed some things. Any suggestions how to find them?

Hi, [Someone suggested I repost this here since it's a Loyale, sorry for the repeat] I just picked up a 1991 Loyale 4wd wagon (I owned a 93 about 10 years ago and regret selling it). It's in great condition, 142k, really the only problem is the transmission leaks from the case and on to the exhaust. It's an automatic, but I really wanted a manual. I figure there's 3 levels of involvement I can do for this car: Level 1: just put some leakstop type transmission fluid - here shows my ignorance as I'm not sure if such a thing exists, but i am mechanically inclined enough to know that this would probably be temporary at best Level 2: get in there and replace the seals or whatever needs to be done to stop the leak. What I don't know is, how difficult would this be for me to do at home? Do I need to lift the engine? Or can I do it from the side? Special tools? Am i better off replacing the entire transmission? Level 3: Replace the entire transmission with a manual. As I said I would prefer manual anyway. But, Is this even possible? If possible, is it even a good idea, or will I forever have issues with parts fitting properly or wearing funny? Could it jeopardize the 4wd working? How hard is it to find a worthwhile working manual transmission for this car in Washington state? Any advice, suggestions, or even local bids (I'm near Poulsbo) would be greatly appreciated, -Elessar

Hi, I just picked up a 1991 Loyale 4wd wagon (I owned a 93 about 10 years ago and regret selling it). It's in great condition, 142k, really the only problem is the transmission leaks from the case and on to the exhaust. It's an automatic, but I really wanted a manual. I figure there's 3 levels of involvement I can do for this car: Level 1: just put some leakstop type transmission fluid - here shows my ignorance as I'm not sure if such a thing exists, but i am mechanically inclined enough to know that this would probably be temporary at best Level 2: get in there and replace the seals or whatever needs to be done to stop the leak. What I don't know is, how difficult would this be for me to do at home? Do I need to lift the engine? Or can I do it from the side? Special tools? Am i better off replacing the entire transmission? Level 3: Replace the entire transmission with a manual. As I said I would prefer manual anyway. But, Is this even possible? If possible, is it even a good idea, or will I forever have issues with parts fitting properly or wearing funny? Could it jeopardize the 4wd working? How hard is it to find a worthwhile working manual transmission for this car in Washington state? Any advice, suggestions, or even local bids (I'm near Poulsbo) would be greatly appreciated, -Elessar