bmx_huckstar Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I'm not super familiar with the differences between the EA81 and EA82 clutch kits.... BUT, I know that '85-'88 is a very difficult year range, as the EA81s and EA82s overlap, and don't have different model names, so it has to be done with body style descriptions. A hatch is fairly clearly a hatch and is an EA81, but a "coupe" also has a large hatchback, was made at the same time, but was an EA82.... When I have needed EA81 parts, I look them up for an '84 Brat. And usually when I need EA82 parts, I look up for an '89 GL or '90-'94 Loyale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx_huckstar Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 I learned early on that was a difficult year range to find parts for. And to make it worse there are the component changes that make it confusing. I'm glad someone else finds the search difficult. And thank you, I've also heard to search for 1984 for my car. Thank you for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 431527100 is the part# for the larger bearing holder.About $30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx_huckstar Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thank you!! And that should fit the input shaft and fork that I have then? Why does that seem like such an elusive part? Is it just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thank you!! And that should fit the input shaft and fork that I have then? Why does that seem like such an elusive part? Is it just me? Ummm.... Good question. 1984 Parts book shows both bearing holders,Says the big one is 4wd,small one all 1600s and non 4wds Book also shows 2 clutch forks,Says one is for 1600s the other for ALL 1800s To me,this means the 1800 fork fits either bearing holder,but,maybe it is a glitch in the listing. Part # for the 1800 fork is 431617200 in case you need one. Looks to be still available.$35 Pretty sure there is only one size of "input shaft" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx_huckstar Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 That's great info. Thank you. That's what I'm missing, a good factory manual. I made the mistake (before I knew that my car/setup are basically '84, or at least that I should be looking for parts for an '84) of buying a manual for my year of car, which is 1988. The reason I asked about the input shaft is because the EA82 has a larger 1"? for some applications and I didn't know if that made its way into some of the late EA81 cars. At this point I want to cover all my bases. Haha. Thank you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx_huckstar Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Well, I picked up the release bearing holder, part# 431527100, and it is indeed correct! Thank you naru for your help. I hope that anyone having a similar problem can find this and keep their Subaru moving as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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