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Abaier · 07-06-2019, 05:48 PM

I've got the car in for a warranty repair on resealing an oil leak on the timing cover, and since the motor needed to come out I had thought I might as well see if the clutch or TOB needs replacing. Got a call from the dealer today saying they recommended replacing the flywheel, clutch, TOB, and pressure plate, they would only charge me for parts which comes out to $830. To have just the clutch and TOB replaced it would be $256 which I find more reasonable, but they really do recommend doing the whole thing. I have fun with the car, but by no means am I launching it at every street light, racing everyone I see, or doing anything outside of the occasional Sunday morning spirited drive.

I do get a bit of noise from the car when its in neutral which goes away when I push the clutch in, but sometimes when the car is cold or if its cold out I get a bit of squeaking and crunching sounds while pushing in the clutch.

What do you guys thing? I trust this dealer and you know what maybe I haven't been the nicest to this clutch, but I do think its a bit early to be having all of those components replaced.

07-06-2019, 05:48 PM	#1
Abaier Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: California Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Should I replace the clutch at 38k miles? I've got the car in for a warranty repair on resealing an oil leak on the timing cover, and since the motor needed to come out I had thought I might as well see if the clutch or TOB needs replacing. Got a call from the dealer today saying they recommended replacing the flywheel, clutch, TOB, and pressure plate, they would only charge me for parts which comes out to $830. To have just the clutch and TOB replaced it would be $256 which I find more reasonable, but they really do recommend doing the whole thing. I have fun with the car, but by no means am I launching it at every street light, racing everyone I see, or doing anything outside of the occasional Sunday morning spirited drive. I do get a bit of noise from the car when its in neutral which goes away when I push the clutch in, but sometimes when the car is cold or if its cold out I get a bit of squeaking and crunching sounds while pushing in the clutch. What do you guys thing? I trust this dealer and you know what maybe I haven't been the nicest to this clutch, but I do think its a bit early to be having all of those components replaced.