rickyhils Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 (edited) This is a dead platform I know. However . . . Can a Subaru release fork part # 30531AA111 (for 1991 Legacy) be substituted (or altered) to function in a 1991 (non-turbo) Loyale? I have yet to get in there to change the clutch and I am concerned with seeing way too much wear where the fork pivots. If cutting and/or welding needed I have local guys for that. Another possible concern is not to compromise any high carbon steel if it does get mig welded. (more likely to crack) Edited February 19, 2020 by rickyhils added (more likely to crack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I doubt it would be a drop in. Different engine and transmission in those. Ea82 in the Loyale. Likely an EJ in the legacy. EJ are bigger. Have the local guys weld and brace the old one if it's got problems, and you can't find a new improved version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalematt Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 If it's 4wd, you may be in luck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyhils Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Mine is FWD. Not 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalematt Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 If you end up needing one for sure, i've got a 92 fwd I use for parts. Engine is out of it, but the trans isn't really useful to me since mine is 4wd. PM me if you need it and I can probably send you the clutch fork out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyhils Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 (edited) loyalematt I am honored by your offer to possibly part with that fork. Will say this- Back in 2008 the front trans mainshaft seal and rear mainshaft bearing were causing gear oil leak and vibration. Original owner was very easy on the clutch so there was no opportunity to change out or spot the failing [crumbled] pilot bearing. My options were either send car to salvage yard or fix it myself. I fixed it myself while it sat for 3 months in my apartment car port. That was 125k miles ago. Car runs well @ 326k miles. I'm gonna drive at least till 400k as a local runner to work. Respectable interior. All glass is good. Only some minor dents in the body. New KYB struts. New radiator. Thanks Edited February 22, 2020 by rickyhils clarify wording. Info is same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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