952.2LX Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I still have front wheel drive and it drives fine. Even has more power. So does anyone have a transaxle or know how much one is? And should I even attempt to find a suby friend to help me in replacing it. Or should I buy a new one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aba4430 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Why do you suspect the transaxle? What year, model? There was a fuse in the engine compartment in the 1991 legacy we once owned. It was to be removed prior to towing - basically disabled the AWD mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 automatic, manual? what was happening when you found out you lost your AWD? does it bind when cornering or taking sharp turns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 most important - even if you do need another transmission, a new one is not worth it. subaru transmissions are reliable enough that buying a used low mileage unit is well worth it. and because they are reliable, they are cheap because there's plenty out there for sale that yards can't sell (low demand). (this isn't true of the SVX). if it's an automatic - there's a chance you only need to replace the rear extension housing (clutches and Duty solenoid C) - which do not require removing the transmission to do. there's more knowledge and experience on this board about your car than anywhere else in the world. but we can't see it, touch it, drive it, look at it, or smell it. on forums like this more info..specific info..not "i went to town to get groceries"...is a good thing. how many miles? what vehicle are we talking about? manual or automatic would REALLY help. what exactly happened? did the AWD ever work? how did it go out? any recent work done? have you checked the axles, drive shaft, FWD fuse (that's an AUTOMATIC only option), and do all your tires match? in other words are all your tires the same brand, size and tread wear/depth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
952.2LX Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 (edited) Wow Crab was right, this is the ultimate subaru site. Ok sorry about leaving out the details. Here we go. To answer grossgary's questions. how many miles? Miles= 242xxx what vehicle are we talking about? 1995 2.2 Impreza LX sedan AWD manual or automatic would REALLY help. Automatic what exactly happened? for a couple of weeks when I would put it in reverse I would back for about 20 yds and turn and would hear a *POP sound. I thought it was a cv joint but. just last week I went to accelerate I noticed that my front wheels where spinning out.....first time for that so I took it into the dealer and they said the tranny was done????? did the AWD ever work? Yes how did it go out? See above any recent work done? Had the rear seal put in the tranny about 3 mths ago. It's not the AWD disable fuse either. They checked that at the dealer. Yes, I make sure when I put tires on my cars they are all the same, brand ,size, tread. So, I want to keep the sub for awhile and maybe get an 2.2 outback in addition if there are any left. Edited September 18, 2008 by 952.2LX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 hmm this has happened to me... your output drivershaft on the tail end of the trans sheared off from the clutch plates... now you will need to have the AWD serviced by replacing the outputshaft and while u are in there replace the clutch plates too... My Lego had no AWD when i bought it and when Tom at AllWellDrive.net went to service it, he found out that the hole output shaft was ripped off from the clutch plates... its a common thing when you neglect a torque bind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
952.2LX Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ok cool, now who can I find to help me get this replace. The dealer here in Spfd said it would cost around 2400.00???? Is this reasonable? I think they just want replace the whole tranny?? What is neglecting a torque bind? was that the poping sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdrsubaru Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Ok cool, now who can I find to help me get this replace. The dealer here in Spfd said it would cost around 2400.00???? Is this reasonable? I think they just want replace the whole tranny?? What is neglecting a torque bind? was that the poping sound? yeah 2400 is a bit too step for the tail end, i would say 1100 to 1500 at the dealer to get that fixed... do a search in here for torque bind, its when your transfer clutches arent working well and you get the shuddering when turning from a stand still... neglecting fixing that can lead to what happened to your car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 At 242,000 miles on the transmission i would replace it with a used one. 200,000 miles is a long stretch for a subaru transmission, and would most likely keep going if you left it be (no broken AWD as stated). At 245,000 its like open heart surgery on a 95 year old. A much cheaper and wiser option is a good used transmission. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 yeah you can get 100,000 miles 4EAT transmissions for a couple hundred with a warranty (i got one for $150 last year, but that's on the cheap side). read my comments already made on replacing the trans and why not to buy used. $2,400 is waaaay over the top. i've bought a number of legacy's and impreza's (the entire car) for less than that. replacing the rear transfer clutches should only cost $500 tops - someone on here would sell you a rear extension housing with clutches in it for $200 or something (heck i would), and then a couple hundred to install.....BUT..... exactly like nipper said (good to see you nip!) - replace the trans if you can find a cheap one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
952.2LX Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 All right thanks for all the help. I guess I'm looking for a good used tranny for a 2.2 AWD automatic. I suspect I should search these forums first eh? I dunno of any place around that would have a used tranny. Which models can I switch it out with?? or will any 2.2 auto tranny awd work? Oh yea it does shutter under acceleration and then stops after about 30mph. Could that be the tranny also? I also am in need of a steering rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackusjunkus Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I use http://www.car-part.com a lot to find used parts...best way to see whats at the local yards before spending hours on the phone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
952.2LX Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks everyone for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykingcrab Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) Wow Crab was right, this is the ultimate subaru site. You mean the "MYKINGCRAB";) That guy? Glad you joined !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! welcome to "THE ULTIMATE SUBARU CLUB". He spotted Roxy at the gas station, and I suggested he come and join all of you fine folks. Thankyou,thankyou.:cool: I think we need to touble shoot a bit.I dont know alot about 4eat's but we can look at it. If we need to find a trans,we can do that too you could get a jdm (japan import) .ALOT cheaper$$$$$$$. You need to locate your transmission I.D. code to insure you get the correct/compatable,replacement. Edited September 20, 2008 by mykingcrab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykingcrab Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Ok,check this out, they say free shiping 48 states if delevered to a business adress. $425.00 for this one. Im not sure if its the correct one.. can anyone else confirm?????????? http://www.jdmenginescorp.com/transmissions_details/subaru_used-subaru-legacy---forester-ej25de-1995---1998-automatic-awd-transmission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 asking if 4EAT's are compatible is akin to asking if light is a particle or a wave...it's REALLY hard to answer, unless of course the numbers are a perfect match. 4EAT's are a pain the rear to interchange. any EJ 4EAT from 1990 to 1997 will work, it's just a matter of making sure the final drive ratios match his rear diff. but rear diff's are replaceable too, so in essence you can use whatever you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykingcrab Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 lm thinking this is definately the correct trans. And the price? unbelievable,,,,,,,,,,, free shipping to a bus.address. "maybe" able to arrange something.if your not able. Used Subaru Legacy / Forester EJ25DE 2.5 1995 - 1998 Automatic AWD Transmission you will get a complete transmission as shown in the picture! Price:$425 :grin::grin::grin::grin::grin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 (edited) i think he needs the 4eat out of a 2.2L legacy, not 2.5L car. the 2.5L engine wasn't available in the us in 95MY. his trans # is TZ102ZAAAA, he can use any 2.2L trans 95 to 98. as long as it has 4 letters on the end, not a 2 and 3 letters, the final drive will match his 4.11 rear diff. but you can increase the number of possible trans from which to pick, by getting the matching rear diff with it. (this would include ones ending with a 2 and 3 letters) the final drive may be different, but the front and rear diffs will match. the ones with a 2 and 3 letters have a 1:4.44 final drive ratio. these are in all 2.5L cars 96 - 98 and beyond (?). Edited September 20, 2008 by johnceggleston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Yo 95, Welcome to the site!! I'm definately down with helping you out with some wrenching. Me and Mykingcrab are partners in crime when it comes to that type of thing!! If you do decide to go with that trans that Mykingcrab found then holler at me, I can get 'bout anything shipped to work without a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
952.2LX Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanks cocob and kingcrab. I believe john is correct though. My 2.2LX needs a 2.2 trans. I don't want to change rear diff. if I don't have to. I have the steering rack cleaned and waiting to go in. Once I get a tranny lined out we can set a date to meet and turn some wrench's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Game on!! I just got back from Mykingcrab's place out in Seymour, he's working on putting new struts into ROXY and we salvaged a 'new' set of springs off his GL10-T parts wagon in the back yard. I'm working on cleaning up an EJ22 for in the Brat and I've got a few other Subie related projects kicking around at the moment also. Definately let me know and we'll get together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
952.2LX Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Game on!!I just got back from Mykingcrab's place out in Seymour, he's working on putting new struts into ROXY and we salvaged a 'new' set of springs off his GL10-T parts wagon in the back yard. I'm working on cleaning up an EJ22 for in the Brat and I've got a few other Subie related projects kicking around at the moment also. Definately let me know and we'll get together All right sounds like a plan. I located a tranny in lebanon for around 450.00. There was a couple of sites that I found one on that was cheaper but I lost the site. Someone listed it here but I failed to remember the site. it wasn't carparts.com it was another one....any help would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobcob Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Try junkyarddog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
952.2LX Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 Ok, I found this tranny out of a 1996 Legacy wagon 2.2L. Does anyone know if it will work for my 1995 Impreza 2.2L ? I hope it will cuz its close and cheap and fairly low miles? http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Automatic-Transmission-1996-Subaru-Legacy-L-Wagon-2-2_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem110291821010QQitemZ110291821010 Please tell me some good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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