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[LukeFranky]

The clutch in my Subaru B4 has started to slip consistently. It has had a shudden for quite a while and there is an oil leak in that vicinity. I think oil has been leaking on to it.

Firstly, what clutch kit would you recommend?

Secondly, the gearbox has always had a whistling/wurring sound since I owned it. It's done 30,000km with no real change. I was told it was the transfer bearing. Where can I order this bearing from? I'd like to fix it while I replace the clutch.

Thirdly, is there any other gearbox related parts like bearings I should be replacing or looking at while I am at it?

Lastly, what seals might leak on to the clutch? I want to replace these too.

Thanks for the advice.
Also forgot to mention it is a 2002 MY03 3GEN Liberty B4.

[Poony_Tunes]

hmm not too sure about the whine it might be normal

 

They have a pretty good diameter size clutch so probably an execdy replacement and you can go for a heavy duty but it might not have as smooth of a pedal feel/have bit of shudder  and get the flywheel machined

 

As far as the leak the big one is rear main seal thats a given to change when the box is off it can leak given time

 

Also there is a small bearing in the flywheel that should be replaced at the same time

[LukeFranky]

I doubt the whine is normal. You can hear it in most gears, the middle 3 gears are quite noticeable. It is loudest in third.

[Reevesy]

Have a close to brand new exedy HD cushion button kit for sale.
Never driven on just had a few gear changes whist on stands. Send me a PM if interested.

[LukeFranky]

Trying to track down a transfer bearing. Any one have part numbers or details that might help?

 

Also there is a small bearing in the flywheel that should be replaced at the same time

 

Does that bearing have a particular name? Is it not included in the clutch kit?

[Robbks]

For part#'s (and factory parts)

https://partsouq.com/

Flywheel bearing would not normally be in a clutch kit

[Ben_20EJT]

Id go a Australian clutchs HD organic, kit comes with a spigot and throw out bearing plus can option in a new light weight flynwheel, I've run a 5speed set up and now the 6speed. I sell this kit to a few of my customers when they ask for a hd Subaru kit and they all love it.

[LukeFranky]

Thanks for the suggestion,

 

I've already purchased an Exceedy HD cushion button clutch kit from Reevsy. Hopefully the gearbox is strong enough. Don't think the kit has a spigot bearing so I'll order that.

 

I have access to a hoist down on the coast so I'm going to crack out the stethoscope to figure out what bearing is making the noise. I was just going to leave the car there until I got all the parts but I got rear-ended in my wife's Impreza so our insurance might have her car in for repairs...if they don't just write it off. On that note...anyone reckon I can find a Forester GT for around 5k?

[LukeFranky]

Hey guys.

 

I pulled the gearbox out and discovered it was leaking tran oil into the clutch. Since the gearbox has to be split the box open I decided to replace all the bearings.

 

I have got all the Subaru part numbers from PartSouq. Because of the terrible exchange rate the parts will cost me $420 including postage.

 

Any suggestions how I might find replacement parts cheaper?

 

The parts I'm after are:

Subaru  806427020 NDLE BRG-27X46X21 18.39$

Subaru  806325100 ROLL BRG-25X65X32 37.37$

Subaru  806725090 OILSEAL-25X44X10 2.72$

Subaru  806342010 CYLINDRICAL RLR BRG 29.29$

Subaru  806342020 TAPER ROLLER BEARING 74.13$

Subaru  806525020 # OBD # CYLINDRICAL RLR BRG 4.67$

Subaru  806533010 CYLINDRICAL RLR BRG 4.07$

Subaru  806230170 BALL BRG-30X72X17 19.89$

Subaru  806255010 RADIAL BALL BEARING 20.94$

Subaru  806322040 ROLL BRG-22X56X17 19.90$

Subaru  806330080 ROLL BRG-30X62X17 18.08$

Subaru  806735210 OILSEAL-35X50X11 3.78$

 

Cheers,

[acres]

Have you split the box yet? Are the bearings dodgy already? Or is it just preventative maintenance? If they are OK then you could probably just replace the 2 main shaft bearings and input seal. I just did this exact thing due to a leaking seal, possibly caused from a dead spigot bearing and I reckon I could of even got away with just replacing the smaller one only. Looks to be a much higher level of complexity to re race the lower shaft too if doing it yourself.

[LukeFranky]

Yes and no.

We know one of the bearings is stuffed in the middle of the box somewhere so we elected to replace all the main bearings.