DiehardGL-10 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I have a 1986 Subaru 4WD GL-10 Turbo, with Automatic transmission. The governor gear blew while driving on the highway and i had it replaced and about 2 months later also driving on the highway the gear blew again, I had it replaced and almost never drive it , i was told i should get a new transmission or have this one rebuilt. I am in New York, about an hour north of NYC and i called all over the place . I cannot find a junk yard that has one and was wondering if i can put in one from a newer year? about a year ago i posted about the gear when it went and most told me to put in a 5speed , and its easier said thain done, i only have a driveway to work on my car so a project like that its too big. Are there any alernatives? My car is driving again now. I just dont go on to the highway anymore with it and took it off the road this summer. I feel bad since i spent over 16 hundred putting in a rebuilt long block in 2004 as well as an exhaust and alot of front end parts, But that was back when i had money to spend and i was not in school like i am now Its starting to rust and i see paint bubbling on both rear wheel arches. I think i might just sell it on ebay http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k95/napolitan_2000/100_1105.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 For automatics you are stuck with 85/86/and the early 87 models. Newer XTs went to the 4 speed. Good news is there is a low mileage turbo auto on ebay right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82glsw Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I have a turbo trans from a 86. Not sre if you would be interested in it since there is so much distance between us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiehardGL-10 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 haha, yea thats my car on ebay right now. For automatics you are stuck with 85/86/and the early 87 models. Newer XTs went to the 4 speed. Good news is there is a low mileage turbo auto on ebay right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiehardGL-10 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 your in pa? well i wouldnt mind a drive. how much you want for it? got any other parts for an 86? and does anyone know a source for repair pannels . If i am gunna kep my car and put a trany in it i might as well repair the reuted wheel arches. I have a turbo trans from a 86. Not sre if you would be interested in it since there is so much distance between us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiehardGL-10 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Also whats this im hear about putting in a 5spd, does anyone know how involved it is , or would somone wanna to it for me if i pay them? lol would be cool if i could put in a dual range manual trany into my GL-10 turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Also whats this im hear about putting in a 5spd, does anyone know how involved it is , or would somone wanna to it for me if i pay them? lolwould be cool if i could put in a dual range manual trany into my GL-10 turbo. Pretty easy really. You need: Transmission Driveline Rear diff Shift Linkage Transmission cross-member and mounts Flywheel Clutch Pedal Assembly and clutch cable Clutch fork return spring from a 85 to 89 DL Interior console peices Swapping in a 5 speed is no more difficult than swapping in another automatic. The only difference is the 5 speed is lighter and generally easier to install. There is a single jumper wire needed to complete the crank circuit around the automatic's inhibitor switch. Just a soldered 12 gauge wire about 3" long pushed into the two corresponding pins on the harness connector for the autmatic selector mechanism (which will be gone). It's very easy really to do the conversion. You are going to swap a transmission anyway, so why not do the one that will last? GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 You can also use any non turbo 3 speed auto tranny. Don't limit yourself to the turbo ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 You can also use any non turbo 3 speed auto tranny. Don't limit yourself to the turbo ones. Axle splines are different. but will work with an axle swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john in KY Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 haha, yea thats my car on ebay right now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subaru-85-94-Loyale-turbo-Automatic-AWD-tranny_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33727QQihZ022QQitemZ350000976562QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82glsw Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 your in pa? well i wouldnt mind a drive. how much you want for it? got any other parts for an 86? and does anyone know a source for repair pannels . If i am gunna kep my car and put a trany in it i might as well repair the reuted wheel arches. I would like to get around 250 for the tranny. I have some parts for a 86 but i have a wagon. if there is any certain item you are looking for just ask and ill look if i have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Axle splines are different. but will work with an axle swap. Wrong. Only the turbo MANUAL transmissions have the 25 spline axles. ALL AUTOMATICS have the 23 spline axles, turbo and non turbo. This is why you can swap a normal 4wd tranny in without changing the axles on the automatics. The turbo 3speeds are built a bit stronger than the non turbos, but a non turbo auto will work just fine. They're all POS anyway, but the car will be back on the road. A 5spd swap is the best route, but any 3spd auto will plug and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Wrong. Only the turbo MANUAL transmissions have the 25 spline axles. ALL AUTOMATICS have the 23 spline axles, turbo and non turbo. This is why you can swap a normal 4wd tranny in without changing the axles on the automatics. This isn''t true. Well it's partly true. All 3AT autos are 23 spline turbo or not. But after 88, Turbo 4wds got the new "fulltime" 4spd, 4EAT automatic. The 4EATs all have 25 spline. Which causes confusion when ordering axles. I always have to order axles for 5spd turbos to get the right ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 The 4EATs all have 25 spline. That was my understanding as well. And that Turbo's didn't come with the 3AT after 87. But the OP's car is an 86, so he wouldn't have to change his axles for a 5 speed D/R swap. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 That was my understanding as well. And that Turbo's didn't come with the 3AT after 87. 2wd Turbos had 3at till 89 or 90. I have an 88 2wd Turbo 3at in a trailer outback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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