Hi, I just got my first Subaru, a 1978 Brat! It's been sitting for a while (no rust AZ car!!) The original owner died and his grandaughter knew nothing about it or it's history. I can turn the engine by hand and it was full of oil, very good sign!! the shifter was unbolted and laying on the floor, I bolted it back up and could only get first (?) and neutral. Tranny had NO oil showing on the dipstick. I'm thinking they ran it out of oil and fried the trans? Any ideas from you experts?  I would like to upgrade to a 5 spd if I'm replacing or rebuilding the trans, I've heard Subaru had a 1.8 5 speed dual range for the 1981 Brat that might be a easy swap? Thanks for your ideas and help!

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81 ia a 4 speed DR

Here it is getting loaded up for it's trip home. I have gotten different information about whether the 81Brat 1.8 d/r was a 4 or 5 speed. I am very interested in doing the swap to a 1.8 d/r 5 spd. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Any help greatly appreciated!!

Looks nice!!