This is an old subject, never solved. Anyone have an idea of what transmission is in a 90 Loyale Wagon Auto Turbo Full-Time 4WD? I am pretty sure this is different than the AWD. Mine binds from time to time and I dont know where to buy solenoids and such. Thought I might just need a new tranny because after all the binding I am afraid the Center Diff is getting damaged. Thought it might be an electrical problem at one point. Thanks

I heard the full time 4wd trannies only came in the turbos so someone may have chaned it over before you got the car. If you could find some turbos in the jy you might be in luck but you would already have to be in luck to find one, so your chances aint great. Could also try a dealer.

You have the 4EAT. Essentially the same transmission Subaru used in the LEGACY/IMPREZA models until around 1996. Bellhousing bolt pattern different but that's about it.

Yep, just pulled one from an 89 GL AWD Turbo.

 

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John

So were there different bell housing patterns for the 4EAT or were they called something else. Do I need to just find a 4EAT tranny or do I need to find a 4EAT out of a Turbo? Thanks

First, this was a fairly rare option if I recall correctly. Offered only in 88, 89, and 90. The same transmission used in the first generation Legacy has a different bellhousing which means you would have to use your differential. Don't think there are any major differences between the turbo and nonturbo models. Maybe a different valve body but I suspect both are identical. Only thing not sure about is the spline count on the differential stubby shafts. Easy enough to find out if the turbo and nonturbo models used different CV axles.