my impeza is in need of a clutch real bad! its a my94 wrx, im hoping someone out there will give me info on how to chage it myself? are the any speical tools needed to do the job, i have already bought the clutch so i just need to fit it. cheers.

 

Beware! This is a big job if you are using axlestands and trolley jacks!
I invested in a special gearbox stand which can be raised/lowered to move the box. The box is very heavy and awkward and there's not much room under there.
Only other special tool is a clutch alignment tool from Halfords. Get a universal type as the Scooby clutch is not the 'standard' Ford size most people use.
I finished my clutch change this weekend gone, wish I'd paid someone to do it!
911

 

hi mate my clutch is on its way out on my wrx where did ya get ya clutch and how much
cheers neil

 

Is it not easier to move the engine and leave the box in place? Don't know, just asking - did remove a clutch on the older L series (impreza under the skin) and we moved the engine forward and did it that way.

 

You will need to remove the gearbox first. Once that's off, taking the clutch off and fitting a new one is relatively easy. The trouble is that taking the 'box off can be a right pig of a job, especially if you don't have the right tools. Clarky1982 recently started a thread on gearbox removal, so suggest you search for that (and other similar resources) to weigh up whether you're up to it before starting to take things to bits.

Good, high axle stands, a low chassis high lift jack with a transmission platform, a clutch alignment tool and something to steady the engine (either an additional jack under the sump or a tie bar to the front bulkhead like the proper Subaru service tool) should be considered the minimum necessary before you start.

Beyond that it's a range of metric sockets and spanners, a pin drift, hammer and miscellaneous other bits and pieces.

 

When my landrover discovery clutch was replaced the guy doing the work pulled the engine, done the clutch and dropped it back in again, he reckoned it was a lot easier than taking out the gearbox on the "ground" but if you can get the height then do as the above suggest

 

Taking engine out isn't the quickest way on an Impreza, and of course only possible if you have a hoist.

 

alright dude, the clutch i got was a standered replacement, it is exedy dakin clutch, it cost 165 quid from graham goode racing, there are 2 sizes, this being for the smaller one, the other is 5mm bigger and costs an extra 150 quid approx. hope this helps matey.

 

cheers for the advice chaps. anyone know how much to get it fitted?

 

Phone around!
My Scooby dealer charges about £250 labour, better if you catch him on a quiet week in the workshops!
There are loads of people to do it, find your local man. A decent 'village garage' can do the job too, but the trick on the clutch assy can baffle some (inc me, but I know now!)
If you follow Greasemonkey's advice you won't go far wrong. The Gearbox lift is a MUST, so is the clutch alignment tool! Normal Halford axle stands are too low!
Phone around, it is worth it. Bitch of a job!
911

 

here is my thread,
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=319785

i must agree with greasemonkey and 911, they both know what they are on about and its an absolute nightmare job, mine still isn't finished as i have got to get x rayed first, (long story). take there advice and pay someone else to do it, imo

clarky

 

cheers again dudes, i think i will take advice and ring around.