scoober101

Just recently been getting this judder problem with my Impreza clutch that appears to be a known problem with Subaru after searching around the forum. What I didnt manage to discover though was a solution other than just replacing the clutch plate and flywheel only for it to do it again. Has anyone - or Subaru - found a way to solve this problem which seems to be due to bad alignment from the factory?

As far as Im aware, the clutch on my MY51 WRX has never been changed. Its currently on 40k miles.

If theres no long term solution, guess I'll have to cough up the dosh and get it repaired with like for like parts and hope it stands the test of time cos Im sure its getting worse and its driving me bonkers.

500

When changing the clutch, you need to get the flywheel skimmed. this can be done for circa 30 from a local engineering company. Wouldn't have thought it was down to alignment, more warping slightly(less likely) or a build up of clutch material stuck to the surface (more likely)

dan83590

The clutch is fooked. Had the same on my car. Only changed the clutch, didn't do anything to the flywheel and its fine and has been for a year. This flywheel thing can happen but you'd have to be pretty dammed unlucky.

big bad jon

my 03 wrx clutch juddered badly at 36000 miles. when i had new clutch fitted it was found that the flywheel was in bad shape and had loads of hairline cracks. new clutch and flywheel cured it!

scoober101

Cheers guys, how much £££ am I looking at to change the clutch and flywheel if it needs doing?

dan83590

I paid £160 for the clutch and found a garage to fit it for another £150. You could probably get the flywheel skimmed for 40-50 quid.

ClintUK

I had the probelm on my 97 car, changed to aftermarket clutch - Borg & Beck and no judder afterwards.

I seem to remember Subaru's 'own' clutch plate seems more prone to this from when I searched Scoobynet.

big bad jon

got exedy clutch off ebay £110 scoobclinic fitted it for £150 and charged me around £180 for the flywheel