jmoss5723 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm looking at a Forester with a bad tranny. I might buy it and swap in a new transmission, but I'm not sure what models and years interchange directly. The car is an automatic 1998 Forester. I know some have 8 bolts and some have 4, right? And some starters have one bolt and some have 2? There is probably already a thread discussing this, but I can't find one. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montana tom Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Give one of the jap engine places a call, they sell trannys also. I just got & installed one for a 99 forester. my cost before shipping was $535. one year guarantee! Although they won't pay labor on that . The tranny they sold me was originally from a 2.0, they included a new flex plate to match, and a can of pressurized flush to clean the lines and cooler . It installed perfectly and worked great. The engine import places are very good at what fits what and are more than happy to explain it, (in the hope you buy from them) I,ve installed dozens of motors , multible 5 speeds and a few auto trannys all jap import and have only had one engine blow and they replaced it with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Car-part. com is a good source to find a wrecking yard near you with a tranny that will fit your car. Subaru trannys don't break often, so a good used one is a good approach. They are guaranteed to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 HI, '98 should still be a Phase 1 trans w/the 4 bolts. I don't think anything newer will work due to electronic differences (although it'll still bolt up), however any Subaru w/the EJ25D trans from '96-'98 should work and have the same 4.44 FD ratio: Legacy OB, GT, LSi, and Impreza RS. Google found THIS and THIS. GL, TD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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