ehsnils Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 My stock clutch started slipping badly today on a trip to Tahoe and stinking. I only bought the damn car two weeks ago from a Subaru dealer too so I'm heading back there next week seeking a solution. The car has 44k on it so I'm not too happy that the clutch is giving up now. I've had many manual transmission cars with far higher miles and HP ratings that have not eaten their clutches so quickly and no matter how much I dislike the standard clutch, I can't really justify buying an aftermarket one. The somewhat weak clutch on Subaru's has been a problem for several years - they had problems even in the early 80's with the clutch. It is basically glazing of the clutch that occurs, so the worst thing isn't really the parts it's the job changing the clutch. At least the weight of the gearbox isn't too bad compared to other cars - only the fact that you has to drain the oil before and remove all the axles. Just be nice to the clutch by not slipping on it too much - fully engaged or disengaged is the best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 He probably wasn't lying - my brother picked up our grandfather's 240DL wagon which he used for deliveries for his music store. He had 200,000 miles on the original clutch. OK - now we are going a bit off-topic, but whatever... And Volvo has the same clutch in the 3.0 liter 164 too - at least when it comes to the flywheel contact items and springs. I don't know about if even the 240 turbo also packed the same clutch but I suspect it, so I'm not surprised at all having that distance on a DL - which was the next to low-end version of the 240 range. The L version was even less powered using the pushrod 2.0 liter B20 engine... but at least the transmission on those Volvos were almost impossible to wear out - even for teenage drivers. No wonder RWD Volvo are called "tractors"... Swedish nickname is sometimes "hising-tractor" since the Volvo plant is located on the island "Hisingen". http://www.hitta.se/LargeMap.aspx?vad=Volvo&var=G%F6teborg&SearchType=4&Vkiid=DMXfdx5/VaBkpRn6n7%20GCA%3D%3D&Vkid=13025544&name=VOLVO%20AB&z=5&cx=1264727&cy=6406565&toolbars=banner%2Ccontrols%2Csearch%2Czoom%2C&referrer=ViewDetailsPink.aspx&PointX=1264727&PointY=6406565 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 57k on my original clutch...still no slippage.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 65K miles on original clutch (Stage 2.5) ... no slippage.... no stink..... but I do have a high pedal.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayScoobie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 62k miles on original clutch... no slippage so far. I guess it helps to rev match while down-shifting. During my last visit for a free oil change, my Subaru mechanic said the clutch should easily last 80k ______________________________ Picture Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Mine was great at 36K and then after about 50 dragstrip runs last season it was toast(40K). The stock clutch is great for daily driving, but not so great for the track(over time). At least it's just the clutch that goes. On all of my Mustangs; the clutch held fine; it was the second gear of the BW-T5 that was the weak link. I'd rather replace a clutch once in a while instead if replacing the entire transmission every 10K miles like I did with the Mustangs. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect2k Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Where do you all tend to have your clutch replaced? Dealer or local guy? How much does this usually run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 It's about 50/50 on where people get the work done. I had mine done at the dealership and labor ranges from $450-$550 from what I've heard. I think mine was right at $535 total including fluids, tax and fees. The clutch and flywheel will cost anywhere up to $1000 for the parts depending upon what setup you get. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect2k Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Ouch!! That is talking about $1500 total. Thats horrible! God knows I don't have $1500 sitting around! wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Neither did I when I first noticed mine going out. I bought the Stage2 Clutch and Lighweight Flywheel in July and then drove easy until Sept when I could afford to have it installed. I got a good three more months out of my clutch after it first started slipping. I was hoping it would make it until about now so I could use tax money, but it just didn't quite work out that way. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamhock Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I'll do it myself for my clutch. If people around me ask, I'll tell 'em what to do and watch or do it myself and make some ching. Mika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbaca Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Just brought my 05 LGT 31k miles on it to the dealer on the 22nd. He wanted to run diagnostics, but then drove the car to the bay and came back to say my clutch was toast. They are replacing the clutch and flywheel under warranty. I will repost when I get the car back...they are waiting on parts. (Probably from Japan...lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeStylz Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 im still on my 1st clutch at 61,xxx but my presure plate is shot(at least thats what the dealer said).... it grinds into every up-shift so my question is has this happened to alot of people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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