idosubaru Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 1988 XT6 clutch works and shifts fine. But it’s really hard to push the pedal the initial 1/3rd or 1/2 way. Is that the clutch cable seizing up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 It could be the clutch cable chewing into the metal outer casing, or it could be an issue with the pressure plate. Also check the retainer pin at the top of the clutch pedal - mine recently “dropped” out. I replaced it with a pin from the brake pedal, there’s a plastic safety clip and a metal circlip that holds the pin in rather than just that pushed on inverted star clip. Mine feels much better now that the pin is intalled correctly. I don’t know how long it was only holding by one side of the clutch cable U piece that the pin passes through on both sides. Cheers Bennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoch Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 On my 84 gl, the clutch pedal box bent. As the pedal became less efficient at pulling the cable, it felt like the clutch plate was going bad. Look ook at the assembly that holds the clutch pedal, and press the clutch pedal with your hand. Does the frame which holds the pedal deform? I wish I had done this before I replaced my clutch plate! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Hmmm... I might have to check that out on my mother inlaw’s brumby as it’s got a heavy clutch pedal compared to mine (and I only found out tonight). Cheers Bennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 XT pedal box is a bit more complex than EA81 stuff. My bet is the cable or in the clutch fork 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FerGloyale Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 Sounds like the pressure plate itself is getting stiff. You can check the cable easy by disconnecting it at the trans and seeing if it slides free in the housing. But, again, I'll bet it's the PP. A new clutch set will solve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rae houghton Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 tried to determine which of the two clutch assemblies was for my car. i have a VIN number that is not USA ...so they wouldn't help me. The parts code is identical but there is a description for two. (different lengths cable) I have a Station Wagon. I am GUESSING that SW means Stationwagon. I have a 4WD and I think I have a GL series. here in Australia they call my vehicle a 1990 Sportswagon but I believe it is the L- series. I am thinking of ordering (thru somebody) from the USA but only if I can dertermine exxactly what cable I need. thanks for any input. Rae 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rae houghton Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 this is the parts list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 strip and quote, Ido, strip and quote I don't know how hard it is to get in on the LHD cables for XTs, the RHD, absolute Fujer of a job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 You won’t fit a LHD cable to a RHD subi. What you have there is a DL L series or Leone wagon. They’re like the black sheep of the Subaru family in a few ways, are parts interpretation books quite often mix them up with the MY and the Liberty models. With the pressure plate yours will be the larger one for the 4wd gearbox. The 2wd gearbox uses a smaller clutch pressure plate and disc - at least that’s what I found with the series 1 fwd sedans, I’m not 100% sure they kept this setup in the serie 2 fwd L’s. Cheers Bennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Rae , go to nearest Subaru dealer for new clutch cable for your beast. I got one in last 12 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rae houghton Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 thanks for that info El Freddo....saves me telephoning California if their cable won't fit a RHD. and yes Steptoe....I will phone ANOTHER Subaru dealer....maybe they have a parts person that is able to find a cable. (although the last guy was very helpful and called me back with his information) El Freddo...so I have a black sheep of the family.???? Why so? Are they a bit different to the others...not the same in North America? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rae houghton Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 El Freddo....interesting about the clutch plate. Anyway I have a spare clutch plate I took out of the car above. (along with its tranny) Unfortunately...no clutch cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 1 hour ago, rae houghton said: El Freddo...so I have a black sheep of the family.???? Why so? Are they a bit different to the others...not the same in North America? Small things and larger, more annoying things. The L series has a push forward low range lever. The brumby and later EJ models all have a pull up/back lever. The L series has a poor engine design, most likely a reactive move due to the 80’s marketing catch cry of overhead cam. In my opinion it was a rushed design and should’ve been dropped for a small EJ engine that would’ve been a thousand times better in the L from the get go. The EA81 was bullet proof and they had EFI versions of this ready for the L series (In my opinion; many manufacturers will put the next updated engine into the higher end model before it’s released across the board in the next model, it helps with R&D of final real world bugs and builds consumer confidence). On the other side of the EA82 is the sturdy EJ22, just as bulletproof as the EA81 and if not, almost twice as powerful. The larger, more annoying issue as the black sheep is how people and parts catalogues can often mix the L series/Leone with the MYs and the Liberty/Legacy models. I’ve had times where I was sold Liberty tie rod ends and ball joints etc because the updated parts catelogue change the part numbers to that of the Liberty/Legacy. Some things (well, one actually) that do carry on from the L series is the gearbox layout/design. There are changes to the back of the box for the AWD but the general front cases layout hasn’t really changed in the 5spd setup. Cheers Bennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rae houghton Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Steptoe....if you have time can you give me the name of the dealer who sold you a clutch cable for the L Series. I might need someone who knows how to look at a catalogue (thanks El Freddo) I have had trouble at SuperCheap with finding parts for my car as they often get the L Series mixed up with some other model. as for my EA82 engine....NOT very powerful I have noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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el_freddo Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 @rae houghton - look up Dom’s motors in Griffith NSW, ask for Andy in the parts department and tell him Bennie recommended him. He’ll find what you need Cheers Bennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Give that number to your local Subaru dealer. There are ways to get power out of an EA82, but it starts with the twin intake port heads and manifolds of the mpfi and it's turbo variant. I have run a carb block with turbo heads etc and used an LPG system off a 4.1 litre Falcon. Was fun to drive, very audible on the intake side. More fun when I removed 36 kg of rear drive components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, el_freddo said: @rae houghton - look up Dom’s motors in Griffith NSW, ask for Andy in the parts department and tell him Bennie recommended him. He’ll find what you need Cheers Bennie Save on postage if you just put a tiny cracker under local dealers bottom. But yeah, Andy is a wealth of knowledge and has sent parts as far as the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rae houghton Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 WELL THANKS eL fREDDO (bENNIE) and Steptoe. Now I have phoned another dealership ...then phoned ANDY and gave number you photographed above (steptoe) and Andy checked the national Subaru dealer network, then Ebay, then Repco, Then Burson's (I'd done Bursons already, but he checked anyway)....and NO LUCK! Unbelieveable.! 2nd hand may be the only answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 No one from Subaru suggest exJapan? Two week wait.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Steptoe said: No one from Subaru suggest exJapan? Two week wait.... Probably none left as it seems many spare parts for these were wiped out in the tsunami near Fukushima... that’s what the rumour mill says anyway. Cheers Bennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rae houghton Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 anyone have a contact in Japan.? You would think that , as British drive on the right, that maybe they have the right product. But I wonder if it is exactly the same. Any ideas on that Steptoe / Bennie / others. What with models having different names everywhere, makes it tricky. (I wonder if they even sold these in Britain) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Rae, good idea - great minds think alike my dealer, when trying for another component, no, actually, same item, just different model, Googled the genuine part number and found a UK parts company listing it When I placed an order with them, I only helped them audit their catalogue - nil stock Once upon a time we had people who could make you a new cable, copying what you have, possibly using outer cable ends A specialist brake and clutch place is a non cyberspace place to try after Google for both UK sources or custom make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptoe Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Actually, what about second hand for starters? I need to speak to a guy anyway. Will see what response I get .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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