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05-01-2013, 01:23 AM | #1 |
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Clicking and Creaking Clutch in 08+ WRX
I know someone else was asking about a click or creak in thier clutch pedal on their 08+ WRX. I've been aware of the issue on my car for some time but it's been on and off until recently with the warmer afternoon weather it happens my whole drive home. It's driving me nuts and I will have to address it. In any case I found an interesting thread about this issue:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...t=clutch+click There's a class action taking place on the problem: http://www.subarufirewallclassaction.com/ Anyone else having this issue here? |
05-01-2013, 03:32 AM | #2 |
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I'm more annoyed at the a-pillar cracking noise, and the rear deck (for the trunk in my sedan) rattling due to ****ty sound deadening... but I also have a really loud exhaust...
It also seems to affect the earlier years more, I will ask some of my buddy's who aren't on the boards. |
05-05-2013, 04:30 PM | #3 | |
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05-10-2013, 02:21 PM | #4 |
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speak of the devil....
the customer with the 08WRX came back today complaining of a clutch squeak again. you can see where it was welded the first time. looks like the other weld broke. this is right behind the wiper motor which I removed |
05-01-2013, 10:29 AM | #5 |
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I don't have a solution about the clutch but as for Diggygv8 I found shoving a sock under the rear deck and it stopped the rattling there.
At Home Depot in the States (it isn't carried in Canada) in the roofing section you can buy stuff that looks/works and basically is dynamat but a lot cheaper. It drastically cut down the a-pillar rattle for me |
05-01-2013, 04:27 PM | #6 | |
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thanks for the heads up! |
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05-01-2013, 06:48 PM | #7 |
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I noticed the a pillar rattle at first when I bought the car but after I installed my strut bar it went away... I dunno if there's any connection but maybe less flex meant less creaking/rattle
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05-01-2013, 08:24 PM | #8 |
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yup. one of our regular customer has a 08 wrx. he complain of a clutch squeak about a year after having the car. I notice the support for the clutch pedal that was welded to the firewall had cracked. it was repaired under warranty
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05-02-2013, 04:22 PM | #9 |
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Oh that's good to know. Do you know where he went for the warranty work? I have heard of people getting it fixed even out of warranty because it's a 'manufacturer defect' but it seems to be hit and miss from what I've read.
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05-02-2013, 04:41 PM | #10 |
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Dealer told me that if it was past 3 years/36k miles its up to the customer to take care of it, but they did say to shoot SOA a call to see about a "good will" repair....
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05-02-2013, 01:56 AM | #11 |
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damn it... The clicking sound happened today... I found out where it is but couldn't fix it.
there is a white nipple spring loaded it "clicks " everytime I push in the clutch. |
05-02-2013, 02:10 AM | #12 | |
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By any chance it's called peel and stick? Or something like it? If so it should be available here too. It's used against water penetration mostly at openings like window jambs and sills. Good idea though as I never even thought about using it as a dynamat replacement. |
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05-02-2013, 09:14 AM | #13 | |
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http://www.homedepot.com/p/USeal-Ban...0#.UYJmT7WG0vk When I went into a HD in Canada I could not find it in the store and was told it wasn't available in Canada....if you can find it here let me know. |
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05-02-2013, 04:15 AM | #14 |
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I was told to use sound deadener because that stuff lasts forever... On the other hand... Weighs a **** load...
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05-04-2013, 04:58 PM | #15 |
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Fixed my clutch pedal today. No noise, feels way better under foot too!
I used this as a guide, but I used larger 5/16's grade 8 bolts and trimmed down some fender washers to get more grip. http://www.wrxforums.com/forums/84-d...olt-style.html I wasn't about to go to a dealer, or go on a lawyers list... Whole thing took me about an hour by myself, if you had an assistant it maybe quicker. Hope this helps other 08+ guys. |
05-05-2013, 02:12 AM | #16 | |
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05-05-2013, 12:12 PM | #17 |
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I first noticed mine after the first day of Thunderbird... been looking for a fix that didnt involve ripping out the interior since! This works great and really improves the feel of the clutch. I also drilled and bolted a third spot weld to the left of the two for the clutch quadrant to further stiffen the area.
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05-11-2013, 01:12 PM | #18 |
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Ya those spot welds are under-engineered for the stress of the clutch assembly and the flexing of the firewall. I think the flex is the real problem. If it's not braced, any fix has the danger of releasing over time. I am attempting the nut and bolt fix today, wish me luck
EDIT: I read the entire thread on WRXforums.com and now see that there are more spot welds under the windshield that are cracked, my car included. This is going to require removal of the whole dash and some form of firewall brace. I am going to contact Subaru Canada on Monday... It looks like a recall is in order. I think it's only a matter of time before more people have the problem and I wonder how wide ranging it will be. All 08+ models could be affected. Last edited by 2010 WRX Limited; 05-11-2013 at 02:07 PM. |
05-11-2013, 05:44 PM | #19 |
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firewalls on Subarus have always been weak. even on my 00 RS, the brakes pedal felt soft because of the flex in the firewall, which is why some smart cookie invented the master cylinder brace for the cars.
I told him about the class action lawsuit in the US and he took the car back to Docksteaders. that's where he got his car, and where he got it repaired the first time. I also told him to contact SOC. I wonder if there is anything like the NHTSA here in Canada? |
05-11-2013, 08:12 PM | #20 | |
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I haven't experience any creaking in my clutch..... (yet?) |
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05-11-2013, 09:57 PM | #21 |
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05-12-2013, 05:35 AM | #22 |
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Wow! Posted on the thread a few days ago on a side note and here I am in the same boat. Clutch pedal JUST started creaking today! Damn! I haven't taken anything apart yet but we'll see.
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05-13-2013, 12:52 AM | #23 |
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It took me the better part of the weekend to do this project but I managed to fix the cracked spot welds. I drilled them out and bolted the areas together.
Here's the car with the dash torn out... it was like seeing a loved one go into surgery: You know everything should be okay but there's always a small chance it could go very wrong! Here's the area that flexes and breaks apart: One spot that broke completely: It was a bitch of a job but I'm glad I didn't pay 10 hours of shop time to let someone else do it. |
05-13-2013, 08:43 AM | #24 |
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Sick! If this is a common problem, I wonder when mine will act up
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05-13-2013, 11:29 AM | #25 |
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I hope Subaru issues a recall as that looks like a big PITA,
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