hi, i recently lost 3rd/4th gear on my wrx, i got a replacement second hand box and had big trouble getting it in the car, i was advised that i need too remove the torque converter off the engine and then fit it too the gearbox first then instal it onto the engine, well my probs this, how do i get the torque converter off the engine?????? i've been told theres 4 bolts but if i undo them and then put it on the gear box how am i supposed too then do the bolts back up??? hope this make sense too someone and that you could help with some detailed instructions, cheers in advance!!!

 

Hi mate i think torque converter its only on Automatic transmission(4EAT)not manual.
Jura

 

thats right mate its an automatic.

 

Yep,but its not easy to fit,but its possible

Here is small guide :

1) Remove nuts which hold lower side of transmission
to engine.
2) Remove nuts which install front cushion rubber
onto front crossmember.
3) Separate torque converter from drive plate.
(AT model)
(1) Lower the vehicle.
(2) Remove service hole plug.
(3) Remove bolts which hold torque converter
to drive plate.

or here is again one guide http://www.wrxtuners.com/forums/f52/...onverter-1198/

 

thats great bud!!, didnt even think about that inspection hole, cheers again!