Hi all,

 

I just got a 1983 GL Wagon with 4 speed manual-Dual Range. Trans is dead and funeral is pending.

 

What year trannys are a "direct bolt in replacement"?

 

81-84? (the GL wagons and GL hatchbacks?)

 

 

 

Same on front seats.....80-84? Do I have to use GL wagon front seats only or will any front buckets fit the GL Wagon? Just want the direct fit, not looking to upgrade.

 

 

Thanks in advance!

Peace.....Ron

Direct bolt in will be any 4 speed 4WD.

 

81 - 84 wagons, sedans (coupes didn't come 4WD except automatic/turbo)

 

81 - 87 Brats.

 

81 - 89 Hatchback.

 

If you look inside and it has the same lever for 4WD, and the same interior, it will fit. DL's were single range without the low gear, but otherwise look and bolt in the same.

 

Same for seats, but add 1980 to everything except the Brat line, and take away 1981 from the Brat line above.

 

It's not hard to put later model seats in, and you aren't likely to find any decent EA81 body seats. The foam in them sucks.

 

GD