ErikAnderson

Hehe you’re gonna get a lot of that. Basicaly it was me scanning pages as fast as I could and keeping them if they came out clear and with the bottom page number on as well. You’re gonna have to zoom and squint a bit and maybe tilt your heat but the data is there in detail. It sure beats guessing and lets us muck around in places we have no business belonging in but if it means you can do nearly mechanic-shop level fixes without paying shop rates or crossing your fingers on a junk-yard transplant then it’s all good. the manual was thrashed so I was trying to be careful, I’ll consider it my good deed for the month

https://www.dropbox.com/s/01ydgg778w47bsd/Subaru%201600%201800%201982%20service%20manual%20%28partial%29.pdf?dl=0 can someone see if this works?

I’m loading it to Drop box now. It’s not the FULL fsm but more than I’ve found. I can try to add to it in the future but I need to borrow the manual again and I don’t know how many times I can ring that bell. I don’t know anything about torrents but will see.

I’ll see what I can do. I got up to chapter 11 (transmission stuff) and then copied I think 18 which is the transmission linkage. Its on my phone right now. This week I got a dead friend, a dying German Shepherd , and I think I’m getting in a divorce. May take a few days to figure it all out.

Taaaaking that as a no ;). If anyone searches and sees this I have about 400 pages scanned.

Decided to go track down one for myself. Garage that is putting the clutch in my WRX let me take theirs home for a couple days. I’m busy scanning it with my phone. It will actually come out pretty good all things considering. Used to use this app for work and manuals there. Is anyone interested in a copy? It’s about 900 or so pages long and is going to be a monster .pdf i should have it mostly done tonight

Thanks for the lead!

Where can I find diagrams or prints for an EA-81 manual dual range transmission? torque specs would also be great. I’ve searched for the last three days and have had zero luck. About to go start bugging transmission shops.

Hey does anyone have a spare EA81 dual range transmission laying around? I did not take pictures of a spot I should have. On the top of the transmission there is a rectangular panel that covers the linkages to engage the back two wheels. If I could get some good shots of that it would be great. You can email or text me anderson3510@gmail.com 3603208303 Thanks

Man I’d love to find a replacement four speed. That’s getting harder and harder. I’m looking though.

I get it, the issue is that I’m on a time table. I’m looking to sell this car and want it running safely and properly prior to doing so. The sooner it is running the sooner I can get my wrx in the garage and change out the totally wasted clutch in it. It’s slipping all over the place. Once I’m down to two cars I can get the paint restored on my wife’s car and start garage parking it. Then she’s happy and I can put together a motorcycle and restore it. I know what you’re saying but if I can open up the transmission and put in some new synchros I’ll be happier than tracking down a new transmission and going through the associated drama with that. At some point I’ll get another old subie but my use for it is starting to fade now that my dog is old. Right now I just want to sell it and feel like I’m not screwing someone over.

A) I may have synchro issues b) and then I’m going to be dealing with adapter kits, mismatched clutches and tears.

Okay I see that now. I must have picked this clutch up for my 2wd DL years ago. Thought I could get lucky. Oh well. Heh, anyone want to trade??? I’ll start cleaning and inspecting stuff this week as it’s clear I’ll not be ready to install anytime soon. Lets talk transmission guts? I’m a technician but not an automotive one. If I open that transmission: a) with the availability of parts for these cars will I be able to actually repair anything. B) will I bite off more than I can chew from the moment I open it? I have access to a pretty stocked factory shop and some smart folks if I need to. What do your folks suggest?

Hiss.

Pulled the transmission. The replacement clutch I have is the wrong size even though online it says it’s a match. Existing clutch disc is around 9” replacement is 7 7/8” the pressure plate is quite smaller as well. A bit frustrated right now. Any ideas? When I look up clutch info it keeps giving me this 7 7/8 size. Gonna resize some pics and stop for the day. Tomorrow I’ll just start degreasing everything.

Because there totally are not enough threads on axles already. Sorry in advance.. I'm in the process of dropping the transmission on my 83 GL to change the clutch and do some general cleanup and I see that all four boots on both front axles are shredded. I found these online: https://www.ebay.com/itm/CV-Axle-Assembly-100-New-CV-Axle-Heri-92275-fits-80-89-Subaru-GL/292662273169?fits=Year%3A1983|Make%3ASubaru|Model%3AGL&epid=112933158&hash=item442407e491:g:Xs0AAOSwRQlbGllA Which is like the price of replacement boots. I'm looking to get the car to a happy place (new clutch and what not) then sell it to a friend. What are your thoughts on these? Also what the hell should I do with the old axles? Do you have any better ideas? Erik

Thanks for the info. Sounds like I can just lower it down onto my lap most likely I’ll be dropping it sun/mon i need to replace some cv boots and inspect the joints inside as well but fingers crossed it fixes the problem.

Okay I feel good about this. I have the clutch and all its bits sitting the garage. Must have bought it years ago. Btw the clutches for these cars are adorable. Like a tiny little pizza. Pretty sure the clutch in my motorcycle has more surface area. Now I’ll debate over dropping the transmission or pulling the motor. I’m pretty sure I can lower out the transmission my self, I’m thinking around 100 lbs. I’ll still need a hoist for the motor. I’ll figure it out and get it taken care of this weekend maybe. Thanks!

Yeah that’s what it looked like to me I just did not know if there was some internal magic going on. Okay so serious question then, why can i feel the feedback on the clutch pedal stiffen up and shifting become smoother when I pump it a few times? At this point I’m starting to convince myself that dropping the transmission, swapping in a new clutch is a good idea. Hell if anything it will let me clean the whole thing up and seal any leaks. I feel like I’m taking crazy pills.

So here are some updates. I can get it to shift pretty good if I pump the clutch. I had a lot of deadband in the pedal and took most of it out. The underside where the shifting mechanism goes into the transmission looks awful, oil and slime everywhere. I kinda want to drop the transmission since I have a new clutch just sitting around. Do these cars have a clutch master or slave cyl? Is it located inside the transmission? Im going to change the clutch on my WRX here in a few weeks so I may as well get back into practice.

Thanks for the replies. I got some things I need to check. It’s super funky because yea sometimes it shifts sweeter than a mother’s love. Other times I think I’m done for.

I have a 1983 Subaru GL wagon, manual with 4wd. Im considering selling it and am trying to get some issues resolved. 1) sometimes when I put it in reverse (low rpm and from a stop) it slides in like butter. Other times it grinds like the devil. Sometimes I can stop it from grinding by momentarily shifting into another gear while keeping the clutch pressed. Other times this will not work. 2) sometimes when shifting gears (1-4) it is smooth and easy, other times it fights me to no end. 3) moving it in and out of 4WD is frankly terrifying. The whole car will shudder and leap when I transition with an accompanying loud BANG! (especially out of 4wd) I’m doing it from a stop. Should it only be done on dirt/soft ground? I had a 4wd brat and don’t remember that. I changed the transmission fluid, no change. I’m a mechanical guy but this wishy-washy behavior has me confused. It SEEMS to shift better on a fresh start but will sometimes shift perfectly when the car is running for a long time. Nothing is consistent. Is this just an old Subaru thing? I had a 2wd DL that never acted like this though. Does my clutch need to be adjusted? Do I need a new clutch? Is there ANY chance I can get past this without opening up the transmission?

No it's a wagon. I had one speaker on the far left side under the dash, and I believe I had one on the other side as well. but now I'm doubting myself.

Awesome! I kinda figured that was how it was gonna go down. I'm not overly afraid of the process if I know where I'm going. Did you guys just chop your old radio out? Since it is built into the dash I figure that is what is going to have to happen, that or I will just mount it somewhere else.