April 28, 200421 yr I've got a 1989 Subaru GL Wagon AWD Turbo Model. The automatic (Fulltime AWD) transmission went out . Does anyone out there know of any problems I may run into if I try to convert it to a manual? Thanks - Jeff
April 28, 200421 yr NOpe.. nmo problems as long as you have all the parts. I did it last year with the 3AT in my TurboWagon. Its easiest if you have a complete donor car, but its not necessary
April 28, 200421 yr you'll need at least: pedal box clutch + flywheel driveline (different length for manual) rear differential (unless your going to an RX style box) shift linkage interior consoles I probably missed a thing or two..... GD
April 28, 200421 yr Author Thanks for the tips guys. Now I know what to look for. Do you know if the hole is already cut for the clutch pedal?
April 28, 200421 yr You need to remove the whole pedal box and put one in from a 5 speed car.. yes there is a hole for the clutch cable. In addition to GDs list, you will need the tranny cross member your rear diff is a 3.70.. there are 3 different 5 speed manuals that will also have the 3.70 ratio.. they are all out of turbo cars.. basically if you get a 5 speed from a turbo car, you are good to go.. if you get one from an NA car, you will need the natching rear diff. Most of the process will become obvious as you start to take stuff apart.
April 28, 200421 yr Author Awesome. Ok, one more question. Do you have any sources that you use to get parts like those. I'm going to search the local junk yards but if you have a better idea I'd love to hear it.
April 28, 200421 yr This time, when I swapped the tranny in my car a couple weeks ago, I had the complete donor car to pull parts from .. thats the best way.. otherwise, junkyards and board members are the way to go.. When i first did my conversion last june, I did it without the donor car.. only piece I got from the junkyard was the interior console piece.. got the rest of the parts form various board members. Just noticed you are in Oregon.. washington and oregon are soob central.. there will be no shortage of parts.. chances are, someone on the board between portland and seattle will have most of the stuff you need.. if not, there are a milion soobs in the yards there.. although my experience with prices in oregon yards has never been that great.. might be worth the drive to the Tacoma pull a part
April 28, 200421 yr Author Alright, I think I'm gonna go hit the junkyards in town. Thanks for the tips man.
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