PastorPaul

Sam, thanks for the reply. My dealer tech gave me 90,000 as the number for replacing the timing chain. And he also said that his dealership upgrade on a clutch is one made by LUK. I have heard of them, but don't know anything about them. Does anyone reading this have an opinion on a LUK clutch replacement? Paul

First, I am delighted to have found this board. I have owned a 91 Legacy, an 86 GL10, and now have a 2000 Outback Legacy wagon with 58k miles. My questions are as follows: 1) I have a badly slipping clutch which I have been nursing along for a few months. the slippage on acceleration is worsening, so I think I don't have much time left. Is the factory replacement a good choice, or is there an aftermarket clutch that is a better part to have installed? 2) The old rule of thumb I was taught for Subaru timing chains is that 60k miles is the average time of replacement. Is that true for the 2000 I have? I appreciate all of your help in advance. I will be going out of the country in a few weeks and figure it will be the ideal time to have my car in the shop. Since I need a new clutch, it makes sense to have the timing chain replaced at the same time if it is nearing its life expectancy. Thanks! Paul in Nebraska