kmshark Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Does anyone know of a good shop in WPB, Broward, or NorthDade that performs all-work on Subies? I have a problem with my clutch/flywheel and I guess unrelated tranny issue - but I can't find anyone (besides dealers) that knows Subaru? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ece_tim Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Any shop can handle the clutch change. I can point you to a guy starting his own shop up in WPB that can handle the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 WPB is a dead zone for Subaru. I was thinking of getting friendly with one of the Schumacher Subaru mechanics and see if he can do side work. X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmshark Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Well I took it to a sport tuning shop that does -NOT- specialize in Subarus but they said they would diagnose it... they are saying it is definately a problem in the transmission and giving me the option of having them rebuild it and an unknown labor/parts number or buying a new one from the dealer for $3600 and they would install it for $450. This is all seperate from whatever they find out about the clutch/flywheel after they take stuff apart. Am I better off just going to the dealer at this point? Or will they not warranty me due to aftermarket clutch/flywheel and stage1 mod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ece_tim Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 What year and model car do you have? What specifically is going on? $450 to install the trans is reasonable. Replacing the trans isn't much more involved than changing the clutch. I don't think I'd pay $3600 for a brand new trans from the dealer, depending how invested you are in the car/how long you want to keep it. Drop a line to FredBeansParts on here and see if they can do a better price on the trans, though it will have to ship from PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmshark Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 It's a 05 LGT Wagon. I've had it running stock with the stage1 cobb map - only changed the air filter for a K&N. It had various issues during the 2nd-3rd year and the dealer had to replace the clutch and turbo twice - but it had been fine since. Then about 7 months ago I had the EXEDY 15804 Clutch and FF502 Flywheel put into the car. I started to hear noise from the flywheel right away but was told that was expected with a light flywheel. The car has been paid for since 01/08 and I do enjoy it - I would like to just get it running well again - the stage1 mod was fine for me. I read that if I have Subaru do the work they would put a 2yr warranty on the tranny - just unsure what they will say about the clutch/flywheel/cobb-map. I guess I can flash it back to stock before taking it there - but they will obviously see the clutch/flywheel. I'll try to contact FredBeansParts on the tranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ece_tim Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I assume you're out of warranty? If so, then it wouldn't matter about your other mods. I've heard great things about the Subaru dealers in Tampa and Orlando - Mastro or something is the name? Either way, give the dealers a call to see about the warranty. A 2 year warranty would be nice, but think about how much extra that will cost you in the labor. $450 is very fair for a tranny replacement, I wouldn't be surprised if dealer cost was double that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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