Clutch replacement difficult ??
 

Hi all, my turbo 2000 has needed a clutch for a while now, ive been just cruising about for too long so its time to replace it.
financially things are tight at the mo so im going to probably do the job myself with the help of my mechanic father (hes a diesel fitter and will dispise the job but i think he will help once he sees my efforts)

is this a really difficult job to do?
should i just swallow the cost and go to mr clutch?
ive noticed that the ones on Ebay are cheap but it seems they may not be geuine exedy ones, can anyone recomend a buget clutch?

any comments welcome :) thanks !!

Sorry forgot to ask, does anyone know of a good workshop manual? a paper version i mean all i find is poxy cd roms.

It's not a difficult to do, but the gearbox is bloody heavy. Took me 7 hours on ramps with assistance at the vital moment of dropping the box and raising back in again (and numerous cofee breaks) It is a bloomin heavy box.

Read the manual on releasing the clutch fork before you start, everything else is self explanatory. Hardest part is probably splitting the bottom balljoint bottoms out of the front suspension legs, and subsequent refitting.

Personally, having also done an engine change, I would take the engine out to access the clutch. Much easier IMHO, tho others will have their own opinions.

Also, would be advisable to have a spare flywheel on standby as you have been slipping for a while and have probably knacked the surface. In addition a pilot bearing, thread lock for the flywheel and a new crankshaft seal would be good idea. None of them cost a lot but would be highly annoying to have to take it all out again if there was a problem a couple of months down the road.

Got this clutch in wifes Scoob,

SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO UK & IMPORT EXEDY ORGANIC CLUTCH on eBay, also, Subaru, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 03-Sep-08 13:18:40 BST)

seemed good quality and works for me but both my babies are standard UK MY97 so not overly powerful.

Just ask if you need more details, and good luck :)

Thanks for the info mate, ill show my dad your post & let him decide wether he want to take it on or not.

got a quote for Mr Clutch, £540.00 all inclusive, thats a bit out of the question at the mo.:(

anybody know of a decent workshp manual? a proper ol fashioned paper version is needed.

Thanks for reading,
Jim.

£540!!:eek2: Thats steep! I had quotes of labor only at £150. Include the cost of a standard clutch at £100,and you still have almost £300 left!

Thats more like it, im all for paying someone a fair days wedge for fitting it, im gonna buy the exedy one off ebay for £110 which keeps popping up an i spose ill hunt round for a fitter.

I'm afraid that the likes of Haynes never did a manual for the Scoobs, probably 'cos they almost changed the specs as the chassis rolled down the production line. Workshop manuals are available but will cost as much as the Mr Clutch quote :lol1:

Try here
https://www.scoobynet.com/general-te...w-updated.html (coutesy Slipstream_UK)
for the download versions, print of the pages you need for the jod and throw away when you're done. Or take the lappy with you to the car. That's what I do but my lappy is a black Toshiba so it don't show the grime LOL

"advice" dont buy the Clutchs from ebay

massive thread in GENERAL aboout it

Talk to BOB5

cheers

darc

Yeah,£150 is not worth the agro of farting about under the car for a day! most stuff i'll do myself(including engine change),but box i let someone else do.

that thread is now locked mate . personally dont talk to bob just make your own mind up ! they are genuine exedy clutches from just exedy mate .

I hope Bob wasnt sprinkling any of that special Powder he accused David of API of using recently !!!