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slipping clutch questions

Post by masterguitarshreader » Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:33 pm

hi my l series clutch is slipping under load usually when i reverse up my steep driveway, would the clutch also be affecting the smoothness of my gear changes? or is that mainly due to my gearbox being worn i think i need a new gearbox when i do a engine coversion just want to know how much i am up for.
no more 91 l series, no more liberty sedan , 92 l series this time i will do all the mods i wated to do with my last l series, lift , wheels ,kings, roof basket, snrokel

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Post by AndrewT » Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:03 pm

If your doing an engine conversion you will need a new clutch anyway. If you are planning to keep the same type of gearbox and go the adaptor-plate route then you may aswell just get the new clutch now.
Rough guide - if you go for the usual EJ22 non turbo conversion then get your existing pressure plate custom modified up to around 1700pounds (stock Liberty pressure) and a new friction plate. Should cost roughly $300 for this but depends where you go.

Regarding how smooth your gear changes are, given you have a worn clutch it is likely your flywheel needs skimming. This should only cost about 20 bucks. Again, may aswell do it now with your current engine because if using an adaptor plate for EJ conversion you will still use this same flywheel but with modified holes.

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Post by subasurf » Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:19 pm

I'm getting my clutch replaced on my Forester on Thursday. I'll post up how much that costs me.

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Post by AlpineRaven » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:51 pm

Clutch Kit for Liberty set me back $280, havent put it in my Liberty yet.. but I will once I finish the gearbox mods...
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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Post by AlpineRaven » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:52 pm

Another thing, there could be oil on the plate, does it slip in forward gears even heavy acceleration?
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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