So I've got a 2003 Subaru legacy 5 speed 2.5 with 181k miles
I have this rattling noise in neutral with the clutch pedal released, but it goes away when I push the clutch pedal in.
I recently pulled the motor to change the head gaskets and swapped the throw out bearing thinking that was the issue, but since doing that the noise hasn't gone away and has gotten worse.
Upon further research I am starting to think it is the input shaft bearing. I'm thinking it's really not worth splitting the trans if this is the issue however if anyone can shed some light on this job that would be cool.
My current intention is to find a trans that will swap to mine, however I need to find a trans with the same final drive. I have a line on a trans from an 05 Impreza that should be a 3.900FD. From the chart I'm viewing the final drive of my car depends on if it is an L or a GT. If an L then it is also 3.900FD otherwise it's a 4.111FD. here is the link I got these numbers from...
http://www.rallispec.com/downloads/T...art_Public.pdf
Firstly, can I find out if I have a GT or L from the VIN? If so is there a website to put it in for the build sheet like I've done with a Dodge truck before?
Also, can someone just assure me that I'm reading this correctly just for some piece of mind? I don't want to put this trans in and have it mess something up or even buy it to have it not fit.
Update: found my build sheet for my 2003 Subaru legacy L special edition making the factory final drive ratio 3.900.
Unfortunately the trans owner has told me the car his trans is from was actually a 2.5rs making the final drive 4.111
Still looking to make sure I am reading the chart correctly for piece of mind, and whether or not I should swap the trans in the first place
Thanks for the help