[TomsSVX]

Originally Posted by svxfiles

It sounds like your front differential went bad.
You can get a used transmission for maybe $450.00 or so.
A fwd transmission is easier to install than an awd trans, but its not "easy".
The last fwd I swapped I charged $250.00 labor. (Plus filter and fluids.)
Have a used trans installed by someone who knows the car.

ps; It does not have to be an SVX trans.

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

relatively straight forward. The transmission should be replaced with any FWD subaru trans 91-95. They all have the same gear ratio and they will all fit and plug in exactly as a SVX transmission would. Try a junk yard for a cheap one. Also, Car-Part.com is a good resource in a bind

Tom

Originally Posted by Hocrest

A FWD transmission from any 90-96 SVX, Impreza or Legacy will fit. You will want to use the SVX torque converter, not the one that comes with the Leg or Imp trans. They will need to pull the electronic speed sensor off of yours and install it on the new trans. That takes less than 5 minutes.

Search on
www.car-part.com
and
EDEN Online
for a used trans.

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

expect to pay around $500 for an install

Tom

Originally Posted by Hocrest

Using www.car-part.com and searching in MO, I found a few FWD Legacy AT's for $125. There was a 44,000 mile one listed for $300. Shop around at a few garages to get the swap done. A FWD trans swap on these cars is not that difficult, you don't need to find an SVX specialist to do it.

Made it easy

Tom