elessar Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Hi, I just picked up a 1991 Loyale 4wd wagon (I owned a 93 about 10 years ago and regret selling it). It's in great condition, 142k, really the only problem is the transmission leaks from the case and on to the exhaust. It's an automatic, but I really wanted a manual. I figure there's 3 levels of involvement I can do for this car: Level 1: just put some leakstop type transmission fluid - here shows my ignorance as I'm not sure if such a thing exists, but i am mechanically inclined enough to know that this would probably be temporary at best Level 2: get in there and replace the seals or whatever needs to be done to stop the leak. What I don't know is, how difficult would this be for me to do at home? Do I need to lift the engine? Or can I do it from the side? Special tools? Am i better off replacing the entire transmission? Level 3: Replace the entire transmission with a manual. As I said I would prefer manual anyway. But, Is this even possible? If possible, is it even a good idea, or will I forever have issues with parts fitting properly or wearing funny? Could it jeopardize the 4wd working? How hard is it to find a worthwhile working manual transmission for this car in Washington state? Any advice, suggestions, or even local bids (I'm near Poulsbo) would be greatly appreciated, -Elessar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somick Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Post it in the Older Generation forum. You will get more views. Good luck, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartless Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 yup, Loyale is older gen.. despite the year. Legacy and forward is new gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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