pm128 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I got an 85 gl10T 3at, Anyway right now the two seals on the tranny side of the half shafts are leaking front diff oil. Also I am leaking engine oil, from what looks like the rear main. i was planning on changing the seals on the half shafts as well as the rear main. Now I am wondering is it easier to get to the rear main by lifting the engine( I have no lift), or dropping the tranny(dont forget I already will have the half shafts out of the way). Also is there any items I should look out for? or replace while Im in there. Thanks P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 The AT3 is very heavy and if you don't have a trans lift it will be a bear to get back in. You might check and see what a shop would charge to do both. With the car up on a rack and the proper jacks it should be a quicker job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaSkeet Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I got an 85 gl10T 3at, Anyway right now the two seals on the tranny side of the half shafts are leaking front diff oil. Also I am leaking engine oil, from what looks like the rear main. i was planning on changing the seals on the half shafts as well as the rear main. Now I am wondering is it easier to get to the rear main by lifting the engine( I have no lift), or dropping the tranny(dont forget I already will have the half shafts out of the way). Also is there any items I should look out for? or replace while Im in there. Thanks P new to subaru? get used to the leakage. its easier to lift the engine rather than dropping that bulky tranny (hard to put back). making a lift is easy to do, ask around the board for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 I think I smell a 5 speed D/R swap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm128 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 If I had more time and wanted to spend the cash I would def do a swap.. The at3 is not the greatest transmission in the world interms of economy.. he.. anway, I have always woked on manual cars, I'm gonna lift the engine, my plan was to unbolt the intake manifild, and just flip it back so all I have to worry about is the engine. Is there anything I should watch out for regarding the Tq converter?.. I dont think so but might as well ask, .. also is there any place to get stering rack bushings, and where is a good palce to rent engine lifts. around bellevue wa?.. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 My advice, don't mess with the intake. There aren't that many connections that you have to deal with, and resealing the intake can be a pain. The charcoal canister can pull with the engine, the fuel supply/return lines need disconnecting, and the engine wiring is easily disconnected. The only thing to think about is the A/C compressor, which you should unbolt from the engine (lines still attached!!!) and lay aside where the battery was. After you do this a couple dozen times you can almost do it in your sleep. (When will the nightmares end!?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 i agree dont pull the intake. you will only have the fuel line, throttle cable, and wire harness for the intake. having the motor out will give the opportunity to fix other seals. the engine is designed to be pull ed as a complete unit, leave all the ac ands alternator bracketyt and components there unless you decide to remove the timing belt covers engine removal procedure: http://www.warpthree.com/milesfox/subaru/service/engineremoval.htm engine seals http://www.warpthree.com/milesfox/subaru/service/engineseal.htm more http://www.warpthree.com/milesfox/subaru/service/service.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pm128 Posted October 6, 2004 Author Share Posted October 6, 2004 i agree dont pull the intake. you will only have the fuel line, throttle cable, and wire harness for the intake. having the motor out will give the opportunity to fix other seals. the engine is designed to be pull ed as a complete unit, leave all the ac ands alternator bracketyt and components there unless you decide to remove the timing belt covers engine removal procedure: http://www.warpthree.com/milesfox/subaru/service/engineremoval.htm engine seals http://www.warpthree.com/milesfox/subaru/service/engineseal.htm more http://www.warpthree.com/milesfox/subaru/service/service.htm Thanks that site is very usefull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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