CoderOne Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hi [i was in the wanted category but when I signed in to post I didn't notice I was not redirected. How do you edit a post to put it in the right category?] Looking for a 4 speed transmission for 1984 GL wagon. I don't know much about Subarus but you can shift into 4 hi and lo with a shift lever just below the stick. The current transmission is grinding into 3rd and it is getting worse quick. I am also looking for a factory service manual. I prefer those over Haynes and Chilton types. Shipping to 83826 Idaho. We are many miles from decent wrecking yards so I thought I try the board and see what might pop up. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Probably have more luck finding a 5 speed D/R in your area. Not that difficult of a swap, and the 5 speed is much more reliable in the syncro department. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoderOne Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 Sounds fine. What would be involved in the swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Searching the board would yeild a lot of info - best to check it all as I might miss a thing or two. You basically just need the trans, and the driveline (different length). The driveline for the 5 speed is also a two peice, and the center "carrier" bearing affixes to the transmission/driveline tunnel with a couple bolts. The mount obviously isn't present on the EA81 body, so a mount must be created - I've done it simply with a couple of 4" peices of angle iron with holes drilled for the bolts. Then you just need to replace the clutch disc with a 5 speed disc (different spline counts on the trans input shaft), mount the transmission, hook up the 5 speed shift linkage, and use the 5 speed console if you desire a clean look on the interior - or you can just shove the 5 speed linkage into the 4 speed console with a tiny bit of cutting. There is also a board member that makes a "conversion" linkage setup that will make it look completely stock if you are doing a restoration quality setup. It sounds more difficult than it really is, and it's very worth the little extra work for the added reliability, and the smooth shifting 5 speed. As an extra benefit, the low range is lower too. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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