WASHroad Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Oh I just picked up '91 Loyale, 134K, Needs work yep but a fair price. One thing I haven't messed with before is the shift linkage, this one seems to have alot of play and movement in the "H" pattern, all gears are there but you can swing that shifter around in any gear like it is in the "Netrua" gate. Is there any normal springs/bushings that get broken, lost on the GL/Loyales? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprjohn Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Same here! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czny Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 IIRC, General Disorder posted a fix for the EA82 shifter. Replacement of the shifter pivot & bushings/pins with bolts or something like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czny Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 (edited) Not the same linkage but similar principles apply. Shortens the throw by lengthening the shaft below the shifter pivot. You could do likewise. http://www.indysworld.com/80s/general/USRM/mick-usrm/ea81-shifter-fix/EA81ShifterFix.html And here's GDs fix: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/84045-new-fix-for-4-speed-shifter-slop/ Edited May 3, 2014 by czny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn_r Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 The links are for EA81's. Different issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czny Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 The links are for EA81's. Different issue. Yes, however these might be helpful insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 There is a spring on the lower part of the shifter. I've lost said spring a couple times, makes the shifter way wobbly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprjohn Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I took the boot of inside, but every thing looked tight there. Problem must be further upstream by the transmission. When I get the car up on ramps to diagnose the 4WD issue, hopefully it will be apparent then. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WASHroad Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Thanks for the replies, I am in research mode here, big plan today is transfer the title. Most likely will get the wagon in the garage in few months to pull engine and new head gaskets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 There's essentially a universal joint in the shift linkage where it attaches to the shift rod going into the transmission. It has plastic bushings inside it, and any wear in them makes for a lot of slop at the shift knob. Here's a good thread showing the same problem on a legacy, which uses essentially the same linkage: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/109623-shifter-linkage-replacement/ I made solid bushings out of aluminum pipe I had laying around for one of my cars. Greased it up and it worked fine. You should still be able to get the plastic ones from subaru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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