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Hello all. I'm fairly new to older Subarus and I am looking for some help. I have a 1988 GL hatchback with an EA81 and carb, and 4 speed dual-range transmission. I'm in the process of replacing the clutch. The engine was out when I purchased the car to do that and reseal the motor. My problem is this: I'm not sure that I have the correct clutch kit or throwout bearing for the car. To make matters worse, the previous owner threw away all the clutch components, so I have nothing to compare my new parts against. The throwout bearing that came with the kit does not fit the genuine Subaru bearing holder that I purchased, its a bit larger. The bearing I do have that fits my holder just barely touches the fingers of the pressure plate, meaning that the outside diameter of the bearing is just a little larger than the "diameter" that the ends of the pressure plate fingers create. I have read on the forums that a member said this was okay? It appears that the smaller bearing that I have is like the ones that came on pre-84 GL/DL/Brats or later 2wd cars. As for the larger bearing that came in the kit, I have not been able to find a holder for it anywhere. Research has turned up so many different parts and conflicting information that I'm just very confused at this point. Can someone point me to the correct parts? Or even tell me if my current setup will work and is safe? What I know about my car that may be able to help: -my flywheel is 23mm deep -input shaft is 7/8 dia. 21 spline -flywheel is large enough to accomodate the 225mm clutch disc I have, and the wear marks appear that the same size was used before. -shift fork is black -clutch kit is a Luk 15-003 -release bearing holder fits the input shaft and fork snugly; its Subaru part #:431527000 -pressure plate and clutch disc assemble and bolt up just fine. I've tried to list everything as orderly and detailed as possible. I can provide any more info that I may have forgotten. I've also searched the forums for my problem. Some people have had similar problems, but nothing exactly replicates my situation. I would GREATLY appreciate any help. Thank you very much and have a great day!