My clutch, just like the owner, is broke. (Shoreline, WA)

[IanAntoinette]

Hey everyone, I have a 1986 Subaru 3 door Standard with a 1.6L engine, FWD, and the clutch went out. My friend recommended this message board highly in regards to finding nice, knowledgeable people in my area to help my broke butt fix my ancient baby. This car was my daily driver and I'd love to keep it going but I just don't have the tools, knowledge, or know-how to even get started. If anyone could possibly help me out, I'd love to repay them with a little cash, beer, and pizza.

[man on the moon]

The clutch on these cars is fairly simple and straight forward if you have a set of wrenches.

 

And...I actually have a clutch kit I could send you, maybe. The FWD only cars have a smaller clutch than the 4wd cars. Mine is 4wd, the place I got mine from sent me the wrong one before they sent me the right one and I haven't gotten around to returning it yet. Find out if your car can use it, and I'll be happy to ship it for somewhat less than the store would sell it to you for. Includes the clutch plate, pressure plate, pilot bearing, and throwout bearing as well as a clutch alignment tool.

 

The process is fairly simple:

 

1. Undo the fuel and heater lines (literally on top of the engine) after draining the water.

 

2. Undo the wiring harness that feeds the engine wiring

 

3. Remove the starter (also at the top).

 

4. Undo the bolts/nuts holding the engine and transmission together. Lift a couple inches via the transmission and slide the engine forward (easiest with a pair of jacks like what you might use to change a tire).

 

5. Remove the pressure plate, swap the clutch plate, replace or swap out the pressure plate.

 

6. Slide the engine back onto the transmission and bolt together. Lower back onto the mounts.

 

7. Replace/reconnect the starter, heater hoses, gas lines, and electric harness bits you undid.

 

8. Refill the coolant.

 

9. Drive.

[markjw]

complete clutch kits available for sixty bucks.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Brat-Etc-Clutch-Kit-Pressure-Plate-Clutch-Disc-/190203636430?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2c49052ace#ht_952wt_1159

[man on the moon]

The clutch I have is for a front wheel 1.8L. I know the 1.8 and 2.2L will mate together, not sure if the 1.6 and 1.8 front wheels will fit. If anyone here knows, or if I send you the part number (it's in the back of my car right now--I can find it tomorrow) and it matches I'd be happy to match that price and get the thing off my hands.

[IanAntoinette]

Wow, Thanks for the prompt responses guys~! I really appreciate it~! I will check the part numbers tonight when I get home from work and let you know what I find, ManOnTheMoon. And thanks for the link, markjw. I am sure I will need another clutch in another 25 years. haha. I DO intend on keeping it that long.

[man on the moon]

No problem. It's in my car someplace, I'll dig it out after work and let you know. If I find a measurement I'll post that, too, but I'm not sure I have that part.

 

They are sweet cars...not sure how they'll do at fifty but it's worth trying to find out

[MilesFox]

Hey everyone, I have a 1986 Subaru HATCHBACK Standard with a 1.6L engine, FWD,

 

fixed!

 

you have an ea71 engine(1.6) hatchback, not to be confused with 3-door (gl coupe, ea82) as far as proper nomenclature for this forum.

 

either or, it is the same cluch disc for either for 1986

 

when shopping for parts, keywords will be OHV, hatchback, ea81, ea71, not to be confused with OHC ea82 which was made in the same year overlap of 85-87-89 so you don't get the wrong parts! (axles, brakes, suspension, engine)

[man on the moon]

I'll take MilesFox's word on these matters any day of the week. I'm assuming then that the clutch kit I have for the front wheel drive EA82 (I got it for a 91, just mine is 4wd, not fwd...) won't fit? I think mine is second gen EA82, but I get confused on these details as this is currently the only one I own and have never had an older one.