Question about 2012 Outback TOB & Clutch Engineering

[jonnygorman]

Hello,

 

This is my firs post. This is my first subaru (2012 outback 2.5i, 6spd manual).  I just hit 80k miles and my clutch throw out bearing exploded. The disk has relatively little wear, and pressure plate fingers are blue from heat. I just finished installing the new clutch, and all was going well, until I noticed that the plunger of the slave cylinder puts constant pressure on the fork, keeping the bearing in contact with the pressure plate fingers 24/7.  I called subaru and spoke with a tech who said it is designed to do so. In my mind, this seems like a recipe for premature wear. I have little faith that this replacement will last any longer than it did the first time around. After searching around, it seems as though premature clutch/bearing failures and issues are not unfamiliar to many subaru owners. It is inconvenient enough to have to do the repairs myself (not to mention a $470 tab for parts), but I can't imagine having to drop 5-6k within the first 5 years of purchasing a new car (assuming 2 clutch changes).  I am thinking about fitting a small spring to retract the slave cylinder plunger slightly to retract the bearing when the pedal is all the way up, but I really don't want to, or feel as though I should have to do as such. I guess I am just curious about others who may have experienced the same situation, and possible suggestions. I have considered buttoning her up as is and trading it in for another non-subaru. I have always preferred manual vehicles, and have always wanted a subaru, but I'm unwilling to go through this in another 60-80k miles.

 

Thanks

Jon

[montana tom]

Jon;  All the hyd clutches keep the T.B. in constant contact with the pressure plate. The amount of pressure is negligible. I have over 270,000 miles on my 2000 OBW  original clutch and T.B.no problems. my 2001 OBW has 210,000 , (wifes car) did have to change the clutch on it (surprise !!) but no issues with T.B. .   I think you got a monday morning throwout bearing and your new one should hopefully last 200,000 miles