Dealer or shop for TOB and clutch replacement?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by FRSFather

Yeah I ended up asking it to a transmission shop near me. 1100, if the flywheel needs replacement it’ll be an extra 400. The Subaru dealer wanted 1600+. I showed the shop that new part number and they wrote it down to order it.

Thanks for all the reply’s, I’ll update as soon as I get it back.

If you hadn't already done so, you might remind them to lub up the clutch fork real good.


humfrz

[ermax]

And as I said before, the OEM clutch kit for 375 includes a flywheel. There is another version of the kit with a lightweight (11.9lbs) flywheel also for 375. FYI, Exedy makes the original clutch.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ermax

And as I said before, the OEM clutch kit for 375 includes a flywheel. There is another version of the kit with a lightweight (11.9lbs) flywheel also for 375. FYI, Exedy makes the original clutch.

You have a link? Everything I can find with a flywheel start at about $900.

[ermax]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You have a link? Everything I can find with a flywheel start at about $900.

Kit with original weight flywheel:
https://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-CLUTCH-...rds=frs+clutch

Kit with 11.9lbs flywheel:
https://www.amazon.com/CLUTCH-CHROMO...70_&dpSrc=srch

Both of these kits include, clutch disk, pressure plate, flywheel, pilot bearing, alignment tool and TOB (although I wouldn't use the one form the kit).

You can also get the Exedy flywheel alone for $128:
https://www.amazon.com/Exedy-TYF001-...9804YJTXHYYVK2

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ermax

Kit with original weight flywheel:
https://www.amazon.com/EXEDY-CLUTCH-...rds=frs+clutch

Kit with 11.9lbs flywheel:
https://www.amazon.com/CLUTCH-CHROMO...70_&dpSrc=srch

Both of these kits include, clutch disk, pressure plate, flywheel, pilot bearing, alignment tool and TOB (although I wouldn't use the one form the kit).

Perfect. Thanks. I have no idea why they won't come up in a search for me. It is a great piece of info to be able to pass on.

[ermax]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Perfect. Thanks. I have no idea why they won't come up in a search for me. It is a great piece of info to be able to pass on.

Are you on the Canadian Amazon site? Maybe that is the difference. When I type "frs clutch" it is flooded with kits for cheap. Amazon has the ability to tell it what cars you own, I have added mine which may also have some influence on my search results.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ermax

Are you on the Canadian Amazon site? Maybe that is the difference. When I type "frs clutch" it is flooded with kits for cheap. Amazon has the ability to tell it what cars you own, I have added mine which may also have some influence on my search results.

I tried both the US and Canadian ones and although I came up with a few cheap kits none had the flywheel included. Not sure I would be interested in the $60 no name kit that showed up in one search (but then never again). I have my doubts about that one. It could be something to do with having the car listed since I have never done that.

[ermax]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

I tried both the US and Canadian ones and although I came up with a few cheap kits none had the flywheel included. Not sure I would be interested in the $60 no name kit that showed up in one search (but then never again). I have my doubts about that one. It could be something to do with having the car listed since I have never done that.

It says it's Exedy but I've never purchased these kits so I can't say for sure it isn't a scam. It's strange because there used to be a bunch of questions and reviews on these kits sold buy this same seller and they have all gone away. For example their were people quoting the weight of the flywheel in reviews because the description doesn't specify the weight.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ermax

It says it's Exedy but I've never purchased these kits so I can't say for sure it isn't a scam. It's strange because there used to be a bunch of questions and reviews on these kits sold buy this same seller and they have all gone away. For example their were people quoting the weight of the flywheel in reviews because the description doesn't specify the weight.

Not those ones they look legit. There was one that was like "Bubbas custom clutches". Probably a Chinese knockoff of some kind. It only appeared in one search and I could never get it back again.

[FRSFather]

***UPDATE***

So the shop called and I got the car back. No flywheel was needed. They got the new version of the Throw out bearing installed too. Total was $1104.40. They are giving me a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty for the work done. One thing is when I put it in first gear, I really have to force it to the left and then up. I’m hoping this will get better once we drive it a little and broken in. Clutch feels good and sounds good. Just first and second gear take a little extra force to get in gear. Anyone know if that’s alright?

[ermax]

Originally Posted by FRSFather

***UPDATE***

So the shop called and I got the car back. No flywheel was needed. They got the new version of the Throw out bearing installed too. Total was $1104.40. They are giving me a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty for the work done. One thing is when I put it in first gear, I really have to force it to the left and then up. I’m hoping this will get better once we drive it a little and broken in. Clutch feels good and sounds good. Just first and second gear take a little extra force to get in gear. Anyone know if that’s alright?

I suspect they didn't properly adjust the reverse lockout. It's an easy fix which only requires a 10mm ratchet.

https://demos.starbase7.net/t3Portal...39395215073103

[FRSFather]

Originally Posted by ermax

I suspect they didn't properly adjust the reverse lockout. It's an easy fix which only requires a 10mm ratchet.

https://demos.starbase7.net/t3Portal...39395215073103

Thank you so much! I just printed this out and took it back to them to fix. They are back to work, ad I think that’s exactly what it was! Thanks again my daughter was freakin out about it.

[FRSFather]

***UPDATE 2***

Well I picked it up again after taking it back because of the reverse lock adjustment. Now I could easily get it into first gear, but second gear was blocked and I couldn’t get the car into second gear. I took it back again. Now just waiting for them to try again.

This might answer my question to the original post. I paid 1100 for a shop that may or may not have worked on one of these cars before, as it saved me 500 compared to the Subaru quote. But now I’m having to deal with this stuff. I’m kind of wishing I would have paid the dealer extra just to get it right the first time. Live and learn I guess.

[ermax]

The funny thing is once you've had this tranny off you realize there is actually no reason to even tamper with the shifter. Taking the shifter apart just adds another 20mins to the job. When dropping this tranny you disconnect the shift linkage from below the car and leave the shifter and interior of the car alone. This also saves you from having to readjust the lockout because you never moved it in the first place.