Clutch problem
- TheInterceptor
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Clutch problem
Gday guys,
I got a bit of a problem. The friction point in my MY 4wd wagon has changed, it now grabs when the pedal is near the top.
This happend a few days ago after a long drive mostly through hilly roads (through the royal national park if anyone knows it, constant hills for about 30 odd kms) at speed. When i got out of the hills and back to the normal roads, only then i noticed it grabbing near the top, unlike before the long slog when it was grabbing in the middle (where it should be).
At the end of the day the center underside of the dashboard was nearly to hot to touch, the part nearest to the gearbox, which im thinking might have been cooking a little...
So, am i in order for a new clutch? Is it possible to adjust it out, the clutch doesnt slip in any way, still feels fine, just grabs near the top...
I appreciate any help.
Cheers
I got a bit of a problem. The friction point in my MY 4wd wagon has changed, it now grabs when the pedal is near the top.
This happend a few days ago after a long drive mostly through hilly roads (through the royal national park if anyone knows it, constant hills for about 30 odd kms) at speed. When i got out of the hills and back to the normal roads, only then i noticed it grabbing near the top, unlike before the long slog when it was grabbing in the middle (where it should be).
At the end of the day the center underside of the dashboard was nearly to hot to touch, the part nearest to the gearbox, which im thinking might have been cooking a little...
So, am i in order for a new clutch? Is it possible to adjust it out, the clutch doesnt slip in any way, still feels fine, just grabs near the top...
I appreciate any help.
Cheers
- TheInterceptor
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Ah crap, thanks for the quick reply, blunt is good
, would a transmission cooler help or it wont actually affect the front of the tranny where the clutch sits? (Anything to help prevent this from happening again? I will be taking it easy from now on....) Will the clutch actually give way and leave me stranded somwhere?
Thanks

Thanks
The week after the Victorian bushfires in Feb 09 I drove from Melb to Whittlesea to deliver some stuff. On the way home the clutch felt a bit 'funny'. Drove to work in Geelong the next morning, so another 70km mostly freeway.
When in Geelong the clutch died (seized to only a couple of mm of movement, in less than 300 metres. Thankfully it was only half a block from my mechanic at the time. In all, less than 120km from when I first noticed it till fried.
Also, when it goes you will smell it!
When in Geelong the clutch died (seized to only a couple of mm of movement, in less than 300 metres. Thankfully it was only half a block from my mechanic at the time. In all, less than 120km from when I first noticed it till fried.
Also, when it goes you will smell it!
- TheInterceptor
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- TheInterceptor
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- TheInterceptor
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well its a grand to have the clutch replaced?
based on the previous 2 that i have had done, but i have had quotes of upto 1400 by subaru dealers...
based on the previous 2 that i have had done, but i have had quotes of upto 1400 by subaru dealers...
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Future: Solar Panel roof mounted(under roof basket), Low range Conversion (1.44), HD clutch, 3">2.5"TBE, Rear tire carrier,
Previous Previous- 92 LX liberty wagon 5MT, FWD
Previous- 99 GT fozzy white/grey, 5MT,
UHF / 3" >2.5" exhuast / metal sump guard / custom snorkel / 2" lift / 215/70R16 ATR's / custom pine/ply boot with fridge mount/ 2 deep cycle batteries, spotties on UNIbar
Current Project: 2007 XT 5MT Urban Grey Forester
Subaextreme Bullbar and sump guard. GME 5W Super Compact UHF. Custom Boot with Deep cycle 100A Battery, Tools storage, solar controller and low Volt shut off, with Anderson input and outputs.
Whiteline HD Adjustable front and rear sway bars
Whiteline front tower brace and ultrex rear tower brace.
235/50/17 street tires, 235/60/16 ATR's
KYB struts with Raised HD Iron Man Springs. 1"Subtle Solutions strut top blocks.
20" LED Front Light Bar
Side Shade Awning on roof racks with 2x 18W LED Flood lights and 3x LED string lights in awning
Future: Solar Panel roof mounted(under roof basket), Low range Conversion (1.44), HD clutch, 3">2.5"TBE, Rear tire carrier,
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- steptoe
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ask for quote or a good estimate, noting the two clutches that can be found within one is about double the other, machine flywheel, replace rear main oil seal while there and ask if the quote is engine out or gearbox out.
My clutch is exactly the same on or off at the top of the pedal, bloody hard pedal it is too, and I have in steptoes shed a used clutch that came out of a crash wreck to go in to try - assuming it was working OK for starters.Thinking I can do it in three to four hours on an MY -expect a god shop would be about same plus allow a bit for other finds like broken mounts, stripped threads.....
My clutch is exactly the same on or off at the top of the pedal, bloody hard pedal it is too, and I have in steptoes shed a used clutch that came out of a crash wreck to go in to try - assuming it was working OK for starters.Thinking I can do it in three to four hours on an MY -expect a god shop would be about same plus allow a bit for other finds like broken mounts, stripped threads.....
- TheInterceptor
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Id give it a go but i dont think my garage equipped for an engine/gbox out job...
Guess il be getting the lot done then, machining, new seal...get it fixed up and keep it going for a few more years.
Beginner? Ive never done a clutch job before just general servicing, R&R, brakes, cooling system, accessories eg: water pump, and a bit of electronics. I did take apart a 120Y motor at tafe once aswell...
Thanks for your help mate
Guess il be getting the lot done then, machining, new seal...get it fixed up and keep it going for a few more years.
Beginner? Ive never done a clutch job before just general servicing, R&R, brakes, cooling system, accessories eg: water pump, and a bit of electronics. I did take apart a 120Y motor at tafe once aswell...
Thanks for your help mate