Help installing replacement clutch this week - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-10, 04:05 PM

So I just ordered my new Exedy clutch kit but would appreciate any help this week Wednesday or Thursday depending on when shipment arrives. I'm doing this job with Moose but would appreciate the help of 1 or 2 other experienced clutch guys, so we can reduce a 9 hour job to a 6 or less. I'm not paying anyone but i'll be getting dirty with you guys learning and i'll provide 2-3 meals depending on length of job and drinks all day. I'll also return the favor the next time one of you needs a clutch replacement.

If you guys interested have limited time that day any time would be useful even if you only help for 1-2 hours. Anyways hope I don't get flamed but figured if there was a good place to find guys who want free beer and food to work on a car, this was it.

GusGus91 · 2010-02-10, 04:34 PM

This week? or this coming week?

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-10, 05:01 PM

Clutch kit arriving Monday or Tuesday. So i'm thinking middle of next week. Free shipping 1-2 business day delivery guarantee! From AM Autoparts. Cost me $307 for full kit. I even got to order through PayPal so I know i'm not going to get owned lol.

A1337STI · 2010-02-10, 05:16 PM

Uber, i can help you out ... a lil.. I can remove your starter in like 10-15 minutes (it has 2 bolts you need to undo to decouple the tranny and motor) ... last time i did a clutch by myself took me a few months...

didn't know what i was doing at the time but i've learned a lot since then... (still not a great mechanic though)

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-10, 05:59 PM

Sure dude. Tommy may be helping for a short while. I'll hit you up if we are shorthanded or you can just stop by Moose's if it's ok with him and lend a hand or hang. You can remove starter while I drop the tranny on Moose's arm.

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-02-10, 10:35 PM

You are doing this with moose... at moose's house? ...Bring a flashlight.

All kidding aside I might be able to swing by and give a hand for an hour or so. Moose has my # if you guys get stuck.

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-11, 07:34 AM

Ok thanks Joel. Haha is the flashlight thing an inside joke?

bluestreak · 2010-02-11, 08:27 AM

Ive done this a few times - I could lend a hand for a few hours. Let me know when you are going to do it

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-02-11, 08:53 AM

The flashlight means you will be there late into the night with moose.

GusGus91 · 2010-02-11, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

The flashlight means you will be there late into the night with moose.

hahahahahahahahah.... I remember something like this..

Joel thanks for getting my tranny off when we did mine. haha

03wrxwagon · 2010-02-11, 09:27 AM

haha burn

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-11, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluestreak

Ive done this a few times - I could lend a hand for a few hours. Let me know when you are going to do it

Awesome man thank you. Leave a number so I can text you. Unless Moose has it then i'll ask.

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-11, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

The flashlight means you will be there late into the night with moose.

ROFL. Well he has this real good lamp now so i'm ready for the 1 AM exit. LOL.

bigrobwoot · 2010-02-11, 04:57 PM

If you're dropping the tranny, dont forget to unbolt the tiny ground wire on top of it, like everyone (including me) does.

Next time, MAPerformance has those kits for about $250, if you just got the OEM replacement. And if bluestreak goes, I might go with

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-11, 07:55 PM

I pmed Bluestreak. I'll let you know if he's coming.

bigrobwoot · 2010-02-11, 08:55 PM

He'll let me know, he's my roommate lol

What day were you thinking about doing this? and I'm assuming you meant next week, right?

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-11, 09:41 PM

Haha didn't know Rob. My clutch is a 1-2 business day delivery. It was shipped this morning so i'm assuming Monday or Tuesday it arrives. I'm thinking Wednesday or Thursday would be the clutch swap day. Sorry for anyone confused by me saying this week. I look too far ahead sometimes. I meant this up coming week ; ). I've been a day behind the last couple days. I thought today was Friday for example.

Rob while we are at it lets do a full swap. I want your dark blue paint so we will swap engines,seats,trannies,brake systems, steering wheels and suspension.

bigrobwoot · 2010-02-11, 10:30 PM

Haha sounds good, but in exchange for the paint, I get your brakes and interior. And you should have left suspension off of that list, I've put some decent money into mine haha

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-11, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bigrobwoot

Haha sounds good, but in exchange for the paint, I get your brakes and interior. And you should have left suspension off of that list, I've put some decent money into mine haha

I got the TR so your interior is probably not much worse my friend! The braking systems on the 06-07 from what I understand are way expensive! I guess a good paint job is 5k plus though so it's a fair trade! I wonder how hard this project would be haha? Hey my suspension is doing very nice after today! Moose added my 1" rear spacers and we tightened up my struts and my ride is very smooth now and not brutal. I don't think struts were blown, just installed improperly last time. I learned all 4 of my struts are KYB's lol. I thought they were OEM.

cody · 2010-02-12, 01:32 PM

KYB made the OEM struts for my car anyway.

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-12, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

KYB made the OEM struts for my car anyway.

Ah. the 06 TR didn't come with KYB's apparently because Austin's stock struts weren't the same and we both have 06 TR's. I was going to swap for his stocks but realized mine still had life in them. We put the yellow spring thing on the strut that was on Austins struts (mine were missing it) and now my car makes 0 noise and the ride is MUCH smoother. I also think last time they weren't installed properly like I mentioned.

The other possibility is Austin's stock ones are KYB's but mine are aftermarket ones.

cody · 2010-02-12, 02:00 PM

If the yellow things are foam things that slide onto the strut shaft, they're bumpstops and shouldn't effect ride quality under normal conditions.

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-12, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

If the yellow things are foam things that slide onto the strut shaft, they're bumpstops and shouldn't effect ride quality under normal conditions.

Ah Moose called them bumpstops. All I know is now my car doesn't slam hard on every bump and have lots of thumps and rattles. If it's not the bumpstops it's definitely that the struts were installed improperly by the shop previously.

cody · 2010-02-12, 02:09 PM

Sometimes after an install, parts just need to be retorqued. One of my rears started clunking a couple months after installing Koni Inserts even though we torqued everything to spec. I just had to retorque the main nut in the center of the tophat and the clunking went away.

Clippersfan86 · 2010-02-12, 02:16 PM

Haha that's funny. Yea last time I tried torquing them the noise returned in 3-4 hours. This time i've been driving over every huge bump I can find and no problems. I'm really pleased with this. Moose did good work and I just hope it keeps this way. Btw i'll have pictures up in a sec for you guys on the 1" rear lift. I had the saggy ass and now it looks AMAZING!

. I'm glad I went with my instincts and had Shane (Paranoid Fabrications) make me the custom 1". Half inch is the max in stock and I definitely needed more.

2010-02-10, 04:05 PM	#1
Clippersfan86 EJ22 Real Name: Michael Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 190 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX	Help installing replacement clutch this week So I just ordered my new Exedy clutch kit but would appreciate any help this week Wednesday or Thursday depending on when shipment arrives. I'm doing this job with Moose but would appreciate the help of 1 or 2 other experienced clutch guys, so we can reduce a 9 hour job to a 6 or less. I'm not paying anyone but i'll be getting dirty with you guys learning and i'll provide 2-3 meals depending on length of job and drinks all day. I'll also return the favor the next time one of you needs a clutch replacement. If you guys interested have limited time that day any time would be useful even if you only help for 1-2 hours. Anyways hope I don't get flamed but figured if there was a good place to find guys who want free beer and food to work on a car, this was it. __________________ What's a library, dad?" "Oh, it's just a place where homeless people come to shave and go BM." - Chris and Peter Griffin

2010-02-10, 04:34 PM	#2
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	This week? or this coming week? __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2010-02-10, 05:01 PM	#3
Clippersfan86 EJ22 Real Name: Michael Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 190 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX	Clutch kit arriving Monday or Tuesday. So i'm thinking middle of next week. Free shipping 1-2 business day delivery guarantee! From AM Autoparts. Cost me $307 for full kit. I even got to order through PayPal so I know i'm not going to get owned lol. __________________ What's a library, dad?" "Oh, it's just a place where homeless people come to shave and go BM." - Chris and Peter Griffin

2010-02-10, 05:16 PM	#4
A1337STI EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,840 Car: Impreza and an Impreza Class: AS / CRS PerfStock "pedal on the right"	Uber, i can help you out ... a lil.. I can remove your starter in like 10-15 minutes (it has 2 bolts you need to undo to decouple the tranny and motor) ... last time i did a clutch by myself took me a few months... didn't know what i was doing at the time but i've learned a lot since then... (still not a great mechanic though) __________________ Fighting uphill battles, one bullet at a time!

2010-02-10, 05:59 PM	#5
Clippersfan86 EJ22 Real Name: Michael Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 190 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX	Sure dude. Tommy may be helping for a short while. I'll hit you up if we are shorthanded or you can just stop by Moose's if it's ok with him and lend a hand or hang. You can remove starter while I drop the tranny on Moose's arm. __________________ What's a library, dad?" "Oh, it's just a place where homeless people come to shave and go BM." - Chris and Peter Griffin Last edited by Clippersfan86; 2010-02-11 at 07:53 AM.

2010-02-10, 10:35 PM	#6
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	You are doing this with moose... at moose's house? ...Bring a flashlight. All kidding aside I might be able to swing by and give a hand for an hour or so. Moose has my # if you guys get stuck. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2010-02-11, 07:34 AM	#7
Clippersfan86 EJ22 Real Name: Michael Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 190 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX	Ok thanks Joel. Haha is the flashlight thing an inside joke? __________________ What's a library, dad?" "Oh, it's just a place where homeless people come to shave and go BM." - Chris and Peter Griffin

2010-02-11, 08:27 AM	#8
bluestreak EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NW Reno Posts: 111 Car: 2003 WRX Sedan - Blue	Ive done this a few times - I could lend a hand for a few hours. Let me know when you are going to do it

2010-02-11, 08:53 AM	#9
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	The flashlight means you will be there late into the night with moose. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2010-02-11, 09:27 AM	#11
03wrxwagon EJ22 Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 188	haha burn

2010-02-11, 04:57 PM	#14
bigrobwoot EJ251 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 679 Car: 2019 CBS WRX Premium Class: Middle Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars	If you're dropping the tranny, dont forget to unbolt the tiny ground wire on top of it, like everyone (including me) does. Next time, MAPerformance has those kits for about $250, if you just got the OEM replacement. And if bluestreak goes, I might go with

2010-02-11, 07:55 PM	#15
Clippersfan86 EJ22 Real Name: Michael Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 190 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX	I pmed Bluestreak. I'll let you know if he's coming. __________________ What's a library, dad?" "Oh, it's just a place where homeless people come to shave and go BM." - Chris and Peter Griffin

2010-02-11, 08:55 PM	#16
bigrobwoot EJ251 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 679 Car: 2019 CBS WRX Premium Class: Middle Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars	He'll let me know, he's my roommate lol What day were you thinking about doing this? and I'm assuming you meant next week, right?

2010-02-11, 09:41 PM	#17
Clippersfan86 EJ22 Real Name: Michael Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 190 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX	Haha didn't know Rob. My clutch is a 1-2 business day delivery. It was shipped this morning so i'm assuming Monday or Tuesday it arrives. I'm thinking Wednesday or Thursday would be the clutch swap day. Sorry for anyone confused by me saying this week. I look too far ahead sometimes. I meant this up coming week ; ). I've been a day behind the last couple days. I thought today was Friday for example. Rob while we are at it lets do a full swap. I want your dark blue paint so we will swap engines,seats,trannies,brake systems, steering wheels and suspension. __________________ What's a library, dad?" "Oh, it's just a place where homeless people come to shave and go BM." - Chris and Peter Griffin Last edited by Clippersfan86; 2010-02-11 at 09:46 PM.

2010-02-11, 10:30 PM	#18
bigrobwoot EJ251 Real Name: Rob Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Reno Posts: 679 Car: 2019 CBS WRX Premium Class: Middle Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you'll still be among the stars	Haha sounds good, but in exchange for the paint, I get your brakes and interior. And you should have left suspension off of that list, I've put some decent money into mine haha

2010-02-12, 01:32 PM	#20
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	KYB made the OEM struts for my car anyway. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-02-12, 02:00 PM	#22
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	If the yellow things are foam things that slide onto the strut shaft, they're bumpstops and shouldn't effect ride quality under normal conditions. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-02-12, 02:09 PM	#24
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Sometimes after an install, parts just need to be retorqued. One of my rears started clunking a couple months after installing Koni Inserts even though we torqued everything to spec. I just had to retorque the main nut in the center of the tophat and the clunking went away. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2010-02-12, 02:16 PM	#25
Clippersfan86 EJ22 Real Name: Michael Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 190 Car: 2006 Subaru WRX	Haha that's funny. Yea last time I tried torquing them the noise returned in 3-4 hours. This time i've been driving over every huge bump I can find and no problems. I'm really pleased with this. Moose did good work and I just hope it keeps this way. Btw i'll have pictures up in a sec for you guys on the 1" rear lift. I had the saggy ass and now it looks AMAZING! . I'm glad I went with my instincts and had Shane (Paranoid Fabrications) make me the custom 1". Half inch is the max in stock and I definitely needed more. __________________ What's a library, dad?" "Oh, it's just a place where homeless people come to shave and go BM." - Chris and Peter Griffin Last edited by Clippersfan86; 2010-02-12 at 02:19 PM.

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