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Originally Posted by 86league
The pedal squeak may have been the fork pivot vs. the TOB, but I'd replace the TOB if you have not replaced it with the new spec part. Mine failed at 35k miles - common failure.
The Part is $55 list from Subaru - you can get the Toyota one for like $23 (IIRC) list and about $18 online, but...
It's probably 5 minutes of work even if you take your time and clean up the input shaft collar, and the fork and re-grease the contact points... so their labor rates seem high, but it's a LOT less than having to drop the transmission later on.
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I just did some forum research and apparently the TOB part that fixed the issue was released in 2017. My main concern as you addressed is trying to do it by myself having to drop the transmission/major engine parts when I don't have the tools to do so (just have basic garage tools) so I am highly considering it.
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Originally Posted by Summerwolf
Find out what is involved in their "tune up" but I would say changing the spark plugs is a great idea while that recall is being done.
The throwout bearing seems like an easy fix while they're in there as well, and it would be nice to have the new part. Cheaper than having it done later and dropping the trans.
Water pump..... I would personally skip on that. That hasn't been shown to be a high failure rate item. It IS probably an easy part to replace while they have the motor apart though. At 42K though and no prior issues.... it isn't likely (IMO) to fail any time soon.
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I looked at my maintenance sheet and saw my spark plugs are at 60k miles. I haven't looked at doing them yet but are they a pain? With this engine it seems like it would be easy with a lot of things being accessible on top.
The water-pump does seem high to me and I did some quick searching and people say it's easy to replace (near the belt I believe) so I think I may be able to do that myself.
Thanks!