cjewellz

Thanks All, 987687 - Like you said, "you win some and you loose some". I will do all suggested - wiggle and jiggle the shaft to check for play. Check the axles for slop. and shift into all the gears. I figured the oil would be pretty telling too, so I will pull the plug and check for chunks. I am sure it will be fine. I just wanted to get y'all's thoughts. It's only $50, so no big deal if it isn't good. The trans is cheap because it is sitting in a car that was parted out for another project. I did verify over the phone that it is a 5 speed. Like I said, life is so busy lately that I am more worried about loosing the time required to install and pull it back out if I find it is no good. I cant wait to have that 4wd low range. Once I put the 27" tires on, it was evident that I needed a dual range. In high school I had a buddy that drove a 88 GL. That thing was unstoppable! So much fun to take to the Mt., or go camping in. I use mine mostly for commuting to work, and rock-hounding. I want to say thanks to you all for the quick responses, and input. Out of all the forums I have belonged to, USMB is by far the best one out there. I really appreciate how everyone is helpful and encouraging rather than trolling, and berating each other for something ridiculous. Thanks again, and keep up the good work. Chris

So, I found a 5 speed dual range transmission out of an 85 GL for sale, and I want to put in my 92 Loyale. It is in a car with no engine, which is great for me to pull it out quick and easy, but I am worried about not being able to confirm the operation first. It's cheap, so I guess if I get it home and it doesn't work in all gears it's not major money lost, what I am worried about is all the time I will have wasted if it isn't a good trans. I dont recall ever hearing of one of these Transmissions breaking, but is there any way to be sure it's not junk before I pull it? Anything I should keep an eye out for? Or just roll the dice? Also, what are my chances of the gear ratios being the same between the 85 GL, and the 92 Loyale? Thanks in advance!

Well, the new tires did the trick. Thanks again!

Thanks guys, I will check those things mentioned. I bet it's the tires now that you mention it. One of the back tires I'd worn pretty bad. New tires are on the agenda for this week, so I will try it again with new rubber. I'll let you know what I find. Thanks again.

First of all, thanks for the great forum. I have been lurking for a while during my search for a wagon, now that I found one, I decided to join. I just picked up a nice little 92 Loyale wagon, 200k miles, straight, clean. I took it for a test drive, everything checked out, but once a got it home and switched it into 4wd the car wouldn't move. It didn't do this on the test drive. It feels like the parking brake is on. If it is in 4wd, and you let the clutch out without giving it a bunch of gas it will die. Any thoughts? I am guessing the trans is toast. Is this a common issue or one anyone else has been through. Thanks for any help you guys can provide.