Tims Toy 500 Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 Is there such thing as a tag or casting number to help me identify what transmission this is (see pic)? I'm not sure what car came out of, it's a wrecking yard special. I was told it "should" fit any early '80s Subaru. My intention is to put it in my 1980 DL wagon. Also - I'm aware it won't bolt up to the 1600. I have a '81 wagon parts car with the 1800 I plan on swapping in. However, it's only a two-wheel drive. Hence the wrecking yard special. Thanks in advance for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 That is the MY/Brat/EA81 dual range 4wd 4spd gearbox. Cheers Bennie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tims Toy 500 Posted June 12, 2021 Author Share Posted June 12, 2021 The 4 speed is the one nobody wants to work on, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Star Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 That would be more of a direct fit than a 5 speed. At least the rear driveline wouldn't need to be a custom length if you went 4 speed 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 21 hours ago, 6 Star said: That would be more of a direct fit than a 5 speed. At least the rear driveline wouldn't need to be a custom length if you went 4 speed 4x4. Also correct if everything in the 1600 is shared with the early 1800 gear. I’m not sure on what changes were made from the 1600 to 1800 in mounting arrangements or the tail shaft length etc. Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tims Toy 500 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share Posted June 16, 2021 Well carp. I got overzealous and apparently bought me a new door stop. I might try to tear it apart anyway, just to see what all the fuss is about. I appreciate all the input! The hunt continues... Did all the 4WD 1985–1994 come with dual range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 11 hours ago, Tims Toy 500 said: Did all the 4WD 1985–1994 come with dual range? Not all. There are some single range units and fewer AWD units. Both have a little lever on the RHS. AWD lever pivots down low with the arm facing up, the PT4WD single range has a lever the pivots up high on the side of the gearbox with the arm facing downward. Both are actuated by a big vacuum diaphragm that’s mounted on the LHS behind the bell housing. It’s big and gold-like in colour usually. The dual range PT4WD box doesn’t have any levers on the side of the gearbox, but does have a rod that passes through the square plate rear section (both sides) and a rod that connects to the dual range gear selector on the RHS behind the bell housing. The AWD has a similar setup too. All share the same clutch cable, gear selector rod connections and gearbox mountings. Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tims Toy 500 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Thanks for the tips on how to identify the transmission! That's a huge help for this novice. If its not already out of the car (like the boat anchor I just bought) and I need to pull it - Is there a way to identify what trans it has before climbing under the car to see? Fender badge, Trim level, etc? Edited June 18, 2021 by Tims Toy 500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Not really. Looking for the dual range lever will tell you if it’s dual range or not. 4wd button on the gear stick is single range. AWD with locking centre diff comes in the RXII coupe (turbo) and some JDM spec turbo wagons/sedans. Dunno if it came in any other US spec vehicles. There’s a diff lock switch on the console usually. Wagons are typically all 4wd with the exception of some early units that were 2wd. I hope that helps. Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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