phastings Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 A little over two years ago I bought a used 97 Legacy wagon with about 60k miles on it. About a year and 15k miles later the clutch went out. I didn't think that much of it since the car now how 75k on it and it seemed like a clutch might go out around then and i didn't know how the previous owner drove it. I took it to a dealer thinking since it was it's first real trip to a mechanic since I'd bought it I'd do it right. $1000 later it was fixed. Now here I am one year later and about another 13k miles since the last clutch job and it seems like the clutch is going out again. Does this seem reasonalbe? I've driven manuels all my life and had never had a clutch go out before. Now two in a year? If i take it to a non dealer how much should i expect to pay for a clutch job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillAileo Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 I recommed you get access to a Haynes manual or other appropriate guide and learn how to check the clutch cable adjustment. If you are lucky, that could be your problem. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattocs Posted March 18, 2005 Share Posted March 18, 2005 Yeah...if you baby it you can get almost 200,000 miles out of a clutch...but on average i'd say 100,000 isn't to bad. It might just need some adjusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottbaru Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 I agree that's low miles for a clutch. I've had several cars go over 200k on the original clutch, my daughter has my quattro now, over 250k on the original clutch. I bought my Legacy with 77k and a new clutch, thought that odd but it was a great price for exactly what I wanted. I've since found threads on this and other Subaru forums about clutches failing with fairly low mileage on them. Some postings suggested the '03 and newer clutch parts are improved to deal with whatever the problem is. If yours is like mine, the clutch cable adjustment is just in front of the firewall, top center of the transmission, can't miss it. Two nuts on a threaded shaft. The air box above it comes off easily. My owner's manual describes the required play necessary at the top of the clutch pedal, I used that as a start. My clutch used to engage at the bottom of pedal travel, I adjusted it to near the top, pretty easy. If the cable is too tight, the clutch won't be fully engaged when you let the clutch pedal up, like you're resting your foot on the pedal. The clutch will slip and wear out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commuter Posted March 19, 2005 Share Posted March 19, 2005 Love to tell this one... I retired my 85 Civic after 14.5 years and 712,000 km (~440,000 miles) with the original clutch... Commuter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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