i was just wondering how hard it is to change a clutch on my girlfriends brothers 2 litre sport it has gone this morning, slipping like a good un, just seeing if there was anything fiddly cause i am not bad with the tools thanks alot in advance

 

hiya m8 ive done clutches in other cars b4 m8 .but have u seen the size of a scooby gear box u need 2 be a body builder 2 lift the ****** .i had my clutch done a while back and i asked the garage how they did it .it was engine out to do job .so i asked them 2 change the cam belt at the same time as they can l@@k at it straght on as oposed 2 l@@king down on it .if u no what i mean ps engine out means not haveing 2 drain gearbox oil and mess with the prop/drive shafts good luck m8

 

stop making it into a drama, its a doddle especially on a non turbo, engine out are you having a laugh its tons easier it take the box out and 2 ov you can easily lift it out, stop being a big girl

 

The non turbo boxs are quite a bit smaller.

 

it is not a difficult job.. just methodical removal of items etc.. to allow either the box to be dropped out or lift the engine out. . given access to an engine crane I prefer to remove the engine than drop the box but then I can then do it on my own rather than have a mate drink my beer fridge and get in the way..

from memory..

remove air box.. as sport.. would be intercooler on turbo.
remove starter motor
undo the bolts and nuts around the bell housing..
remove slave clutch cylinder
remove the cap covering the clutch fork pivot with a 10mm allen key
use a small long bolt to screw in to the pivot and pull it out (cambelt cover bolts are the correct size)..

If dropping the box..

drain the gearbox oil
remove exhaust
remove prop - prop support bearing carrier, undo flexi joint under the cover near rear diff, pull towards back of car and out of the box.
remove the front driveshafts.. small pin in each inner cv.. drop one hub connection etc to allow enough movement to drop one shaft off the box..
move box over to drop the other off, may need to undo craddle bolts first..
support gearbox with jack
undo gear linkage
undo gearbox craddle bolts
drop box back and down off the engine..

if removing the engine..

remove exhaust..
remove radiator
remove fuel lines
undo the engine mounts underneath on the subframe
undo the engine loom behind battery..
hoist away..


unbolt the clutch pressure plate.. fit and align new clutch

Good days work.. especially the first time.

Simon

 

you can see what I missed out

Impreza Workshop Manual 1993-1996
http://www.cannell2.co.uk/manuals/Su...996impreza.pdf

manual is for the turbo but not disimilar.

Simon

 

As above. Definately prefer to take the engine out rather than remove the box on impreza's

 

iv done mine both ways and agree with jolly green monster 100 times easier taking engine out then you dont have to lie under car getting a bad back.
simple mate if you got the right tolls but don't try it if you aint you just start wishing you paid a garage.

 

Box out everytime for me , easy job about 4hrs ! sod removing the engine just to do a clutch , but everyones different ! i had a ring around the subaru specialists asking which way they do it as i needed to do mine and they all said box out everytime and why would you need to remove the engine to do a clutch , so i said ok fine and done it !

 

did mine last weekend, first time for me and my m8. replaced fly wheel at same time, just took box out, no hardship really, took us all day, but we did phook about a bit, wouldnt dream of taking engine out and if a garage suggests otherwise, they are having peeps eyes out - thieving c*nts.

 

done it a few times and i would always pull the engine rather than the box esp if you have not got the benefit of the ramp but do what you think is the easiest for you.

 

quote "remove the cap covering the clutch fork pivot with a 10mm allen key"

if its a 2 litre sport no need to do this , this is for turbo only, sport has different setup

 

as said if you have a lift, ie. in a garage and a tranmission jack then it is easier to remove the box obviously. if you are on your driveway on axle stands having done it both ways a few times it is quicker for me personally and less hassle to do the engine out

Simon

 

just did mine I used a trolley jack with a plank of wood it took me 5 hrs to do don't take engine out if you are in south yorkshire I will help you???

 

sorry for the late reply internet playing up thanks for the advice i have had a look today and to be honest looks easier to take engine out cause its not a turbo lot more space to work with i will have ago next weekend and let you know how it goes thanks again for the replys

 

The scooby dealers i know remove the engine!