Hi all,

 

So I'm trying to source a rebuild kit (bearings and brass) for my d/r 5pd 3.7FD transmission.

 

I can't find sh*t for kits online.

 

Also, I swear someone once told me there was a transmission place in southwestern Washington that did Subaru transmissions, exclusively.

 

Any help in finding a rebuild kit so that I can do it myself, or pointing me to a local (PNW) shop that does good work at a reasonable price would be great!

 

Thanks!

Edited February 26, 201511 yr by wilsonjacob8

You aren't likely to find a complete "overhaul kit" for this transmission in the normal sense. I have had many of these apart including some custom builds and even a swap to 3.9 ratio. What type of problems are you having that would warrant a rebuild ? It could be just a bearing or two. I usually do the 1st and 2nd gear synchros as well as all of the seals.

I've always found it easier and cheaper to just go to the junkyard and get another one vs trying to rebuild subaru transmissions. Most of the parts are subaru only and fairly expensive.

^^^This, what he said. Unless you only need one or two bearings and a pair of synchros. Just these items and all of the seals (if you can still get them) will surprise your wallet big time.

Mainly just 216,000 miles of unknown maintenance from previous owner(s), expected leakiness, first gear grinds, finicky when cold, and input shaft play.

 

I rebuilt the engine, so naturally I want to eliminate the next gaping stability gap.

 

I will start looking for a good core, then

I'm assuming you are buying the parts from Subaru, direct, Crazyeights?

Correct. If there is an aftermarker source I have not been able to find it. Perhaps others have.

Good to know! I will see what I can find for cores, then go from there.