When to replace clutch on 1997 Subaru Forester?
Replacing the clutch on a 1997 Subaru Forester 2.0 GLS (non turbo). This old Subaru only gets used for a bit of fun round fields, its been off the road since 2013. The clutch finally gave up about 2 months ago and the car has been sitting. I got a new blue print kit for £80.
How much does it cost to replace clutch on Subaru Legacy?
about 400 to install at a subaru dealership, can’t remember about parts. PM Ben at Hodges Subaru (they are a vender on this site) and see what he can do for you for parts! I’ve been pricing clutch replacement as well, for my ’05 Legacy 2.5GT, 5MT. The dealership estimates 4 to 5 hours, at their usual labor rate of $90 per hour.
How much does it cost to replace clutch on Audi A4?
Thanks everyone. While it’s not cheap, it’s still music to my ears compared to the $2000 it cost to replace the clutch on my Audi A4. That shouldnt be more than 2.5hrs book time. You’ll need pressure plate too but these are LOW TECh comodity parts dont pay big bucks for them.
What can reduce the life of a clutch?
Besides the design of the clutch it comes down to how it is driven. Towing, short trips, aggressive starts, hilly driving and riding of the clutch all reduce the life of the clutch. You have a ten year old car with low miles so it sounds like it has had many short trips.
Can a trailer put more wear on a clutch?
Towing a trailer, no matter how small, will definitely put more wear on the clutch. One other thing you want to avoid (and you didn’t mention if you or your spouse do it) is to NOT use engine braking to slow the vehicle. $25 brake pads do a great job of slowing the car down and are much cheaper than $1000 (or more) clutches.
How long should a clutch last on a car?
There is no hard and fast rule for how long a clutch should last. I have seen people burn up clutches in 11,000 miles and I have seen clutches last over 130,000 miles. Besides the design of the clutch it comes down to how it is driven.
When did Subaru have a clutch shudder out?
Subaru in the early 2000s had a TSB out for clutch shudder on new vehicles. Click to expand… Thanks for that list!.. One thing I should have mentioned: after the third install, (when I got super pissed off lol), they actually had me take the car home and put some miles on it..
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru clutch?
I am about to purchase a 2004 XT with manual transmission. It has been meticulously maintained, had the full 105k service, etc. However, it has 139k miles and I believe it’s still on the original clutch. If the clutch goes, how much would it cost to have it replaced?
What causes clutch chatter in a brand new Subaru?
My ’08 had some minor chatter/shudder/judder for the first 100 or so starts from a dead stop, bought new. Now several years later the only time it comes back is on extremely humid days for the first start from a dead stop. Subaru in the early 2000s had a TSB out for clutch shudder on new vehicles.