how do i find out what transmission i have and how many different years and models that it was available in, I have a 98 outback legacy limited 2.5 with automatic transmission and im trying to find a used transmission for it

there is an id tag under the hood on the driver side strut tower. it will tell you that your trans is TZ102Z2DBA. this is also labeled on the trans bell housing at the starter.

 

you can use any trans 96 - 98 that starts with TZ102Z2..... this includes outbacks, GTs and LSi. the last 3 letters don't mean much.

 

these trans code numbers include:

TZ102Z2ABA

TZ102Z2CBA

TZ102Z2DBA

TZ102Z2BAA

TZ102Z2ACA

 

if you search here, http://www.car-part.com , you will have to search different years separately.

 

what is wrong with your trans?

We put motor back in after a shop did head gasket job, runs great, but car wont move, park works, but all other gears feel like nuetral, there is no pressure at the top tranny line, I was told that we damaged the pump when we were try n to get the torqe converter seated,

We put motor back in after a shop did head gasket job, runs great, but car wont move, park works, but all other gears feel like nuetral, there is no pressure at the top tranny line, I was told that we damaged the pump when we were try n to get the torqe converter seated,

 

more correctly, you did not fully seat the torque converter before you installed the engine and when you bolted it to the trans it damaged the oil pump. search"torqueconverter" under my posts to read up on how to do it.

 

yep, you need a new trans.

 

in the late 90s 2.5L cars had a different final drive ratio that 2.2L cars. you can use any trans from a 2.5L car 96 - 98. outbacks would be your first choice, but you can use a GT or LSi trans as well.

 

if you find a GREAT deal on a 2.2L trans, 96 - 98, you can use it but you will need the rear differential that matches the trans. this added work usually means the 2.2L trans are not used.