tracedog67 Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Fellers, I am having my clutch replaced on my '97 OBW (242k miles) by Sweeney subaru in northern Cincinnati next week and wondered if there might be any other items that should be given attention being that they are in there already. Anyone have suggetions? thanks Tdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Fellers, I am having my clutch replaced on my '97 OBW (242k miles) by Sweeney subaru in northern Cincinnati next week and wondered if there might be any other items that should be given attention being that they are in there already. Anyone have suggetions? thanks Tdog Make sure they resurface the flywheel, and have them check the ball joints, CV boots and steering rack boots. The clutch is replaced by dropping the tranny so there is not a whole lot exposed, unless they find a leak somewhere (rare). Oh, and have them check out (and top off) the clutch master cyl, and slave cyl, just to be sure. The back of the engine does not have a lot to be worried about. Most of that is on the front where it is easy to get at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearbalu Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 While they have the flywheel out for resurfacing, ask them to replace the rear main seal - it is cheap and worth it. If the oil separator plate is plastic, have them replace it with an aluminum one. The clips on release lever are cheap and won't hurt replacing them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDW25gt Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 A good clutch job should at least consist of replacing the pilot bearing, replace the throw out bearing & clips, resurface the pressure plate, check the release fork for cracks (replace if needed) proper lube on reassembly also check the slave cylinder. Let me know how it goes. Mike Fellers, I am having my clutch replaced on my '97 OBW (242k miles) by Sweeney subaru in northern Cincinnati next week and wondered if there might be any other items that should be given attention being that they are in there already. Anyone have suggetions? thanks Tdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesbaru Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 When I had the clutch replaced on my 96 Legacy the dealership (Lansing MI) replaced every engine seal they could get to at cost. No add'l labor, since they had it all taken apart anyway. The mechanic had a fondness for 2.2L engines and said I should get another 120k out of it, no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8volvo Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 242k?!? Are you still on your original 2.5L headgaskets? Or did you swap to 2.2L? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracedog67 Posted March 28, 2005 Author Share Posted March 28, 2005 242k?!? Are you still on your original 2.5L headgaskets? Or did you swap to 2.2L? I had the HG done at 191k miles, but i think this is the original clutch. I just wish i could get better than 22 mpg with combined city/HW driving. Tdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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