1-3-2-4 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm looking at one that "says" it fits like a '97-98 impreza However from what I hear the pre 97's had a different style shifter then the rest. if it was not getting so dark I would go out and check it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Haha. Totally understandable. Let us know what you end up finding out and doing. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonista Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Actually, the '96 model has an outdated shift linkage and shifter, but the knuckle assembly is the same. The difference is how the shift stick and the linkage connect to eachother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Ah. Gotcha'. I've never played with a '96. Only '97 and up. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 This is what mine looks like http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/SubaruWRX/Photos/IMAG1071.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looks just like mine. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 So yeah I should be good then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yep. You'll be just fine. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 And I suspect these should fit the stay with no issues it says it fits a 98-05 WRX but I don't foresee any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Which ones? My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Which ones? [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Prothane-16-1601-Red-Shifter-Bushing/dp/B00386W830/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336598693&sr=8-2]Amazon.com: Prothane 16-1601 Red Shifter Bushing Kit: Automotive[/ame] and a shift knob from a '08 should fit mine right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Yeah. It looks like those would work. I can't really tell what the size of them is though. And, as far as I know, all Subaru MT shift knobs are interchangeable. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Did you ever replace your rear bushing? I hear it's a bit harder to get to but maybe I can do that at a later date. i checked the underside of my shifter plate yesterday and those little clips that hold the plate which secures the boot broke or is missing the clips :-/ once I replace the boot I'm just going to glue it in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eekay Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Yeah. I replaced all my bushing as they came with the shifter when I bought it. There was one that was way up high above the transmission that was a little bit of a pest. But, it really wasn't all that bad. A little patience and it's replaced in no time. My 9.3 cups EJ22 makes me feel like my **** is 2.8 decimeters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 Ah ok.. well I have my replacement transmission here seems like it's going to be a bitch to get off the old stuff.. I have to check in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 lol ended up not being that bad.. The old shifter knuckle was more involved the pin was easy somewhat.. for some reason just the larger pin worked the smaller inside one the punch never touched it at all.. I gave about 2 min of heat then gave it some aerokroil then about 10 hits with the sledge hammer (2.5lb) it came right out. now getting the knuckle off was hard with just heat and aerokroil so I took out the sawzall and made a cut just deep enough so I got down to the shift rod gave more heat and aerokroil and it came right off. My phone was skipping lots of frames so the video is a little messed up one one of these. Also what is that metal bracket on the transmission passenger side that comes down under of the rear housing? Video of the joint removal. Inside the access cover. removed some of that grease on the side http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/SubaruWRX/Photos/IMAG1107-1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted May 13, 2012 Author Share Posted May 13, 2012 was under my car today and maybe I was looking from the wrong side but it seems better to remove the driveshaft? Anyways this is my stock rear bushing. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/SubaruWRX/Photos/IMAG0271.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Poosh Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I've been wrestling with this job over the last week or so. So far, I've gotten off the transmission crossmember, broke the two studs on the transmission mount, and had to buy a new one. I've knocked the pins out of the shift rod, and am at the point where I need to pull on the shifter fork from inside the car to divorce it from the shift rod. Much easier said than done, I've found. I've been spraying it with penetrating oil over the last couple days, and am considering trying heat at this point. Also, 1-2-3-4 (or whatever the number combo is), did you use the sawzall with the transmission off the car? Because I'm starting to get desperate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 No sawzall.. I used a torch (be careful with the rubber and undercoating) Got it hot and I sprayed on kroil on it so it was smoking to get in the gaps, I used my pickle fork and it came right off the shift rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poosh Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks for the advice, that shall be the next thing I try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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