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02-06-2002, 09:20 PM | #1 |
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Clutch Chatter
Anyone have a problem with their '00-'02 Outback wagon with clutch chatter, especially when the car is cold? Can't seem to get the clutch to work smoothly, but after 15-20 minutes, no big problems. Don't know if it's engine, driveline or clutch.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
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02-07-2002, 02:02 PM | #2 |
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Are you getting noise? or are you talking about getting engaging the gears? In the morning, I do notice a little lag. I also notice something really weird. Regardless of whether it's in the morning or not, if you have your defroster on, maybe around 1 or 2, I notice the same thing, a lag.
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02-07-2002, 02:22 PM | #3 |
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This is a problem on the 2.5RS as well, and if you're still under warranty, i'd recommend taking it to a dealer.
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02-07-2002, 02:37 PM | #4 |
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It is actually caused by the flywheel. It causes uneven wear on the clutchplate which is only noticable when it is cold.
*Most* people have had trouble getting Subaru to acknowledge it, and rarely will they replace it. Mine is *awful* for the first 5 minutes on cold mornings, and I have just gotten used to it. I think I'll wait until it is *really* bad, then I'll probably have a better chance with Service. ... also hoping to get an aftermarket clutch, whichever comes first! A |
02-07-2002, 07:49 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for all the ideas. Assuming I can't get the dealer to cover it, is there a good aftermarket clutch/flywheel combo that works well?
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08-23-2007, 02:04 PM | #6 |
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Greetings Clutch-Chattering Subaru Owners.
Tried everything? Clutch still judders on take-off, hot cold, feathered or dropped? I've been there too. My 01 Outback juddered badly, and after 3 replacements by the dealer, I SOLD THE CAR Help is finally on the way. A major US clutch manufacturer has decided to research and SOLVE the clutch judder/chatter problems on Subarus, once and for all. You can help. We need the names of a half dozen Subaru owners in the South Carolina area with unrelenting clutch judder/chatter problems who are willing to drop their car off for a few days for examination, repair, and possibly even a free clutch replacement. Drop me an email directly @ wadelinked (aat) wadenelson .... com if you are this person or know this person. |
08-23-2007, 02:17 PM | #7 |
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The newer clutches do not have the same problem. There is also a sleeve from PDM that will solve the problem if you want to do all the labor to pull your clutch but not replace it.
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08-23-2007, 02:43 PM | #8 |
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Yeah, this has been discussed to death over the last several years. It is/was common, but can supposedly be fixed with a new flywheel and clutch (and the extra protection of the PDM sleeve as mentioned above)...
And try the cobb lightened flywheel if you want a more performance-oriented feel. I LOVE mine!!! |
08-23-2007, 03:54 PM | #9 |
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This dude is bumping every thread he can find about the subject. Very annoying!
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08-23-2007, 08:39 PM | #10 |
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And banned as a result. That's what you get.
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