aartod Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 My clutch on my '90 legacy started slipping a bit today.... so my question is for you all is-- besides changing the clutch and pilot & throw out bearings and the rear main seal is there any thing else I should change while I have the trans out? What is this oil separator plate and what years did they come in plastic or metal? Is there a gasket on the oil separator plate that needs to be changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I reseal the baffle plate(Ultra Grey) - some folks replace it. I always get the flywheel resurfaced - but that's just me. Apparently the rear main seals don't usually go bad - sometimes I replace it anyway. Folks here that have done more than me will chime in. Good time to evaluate TB, WP, idler pulleys, cam/crank seals, etc assuming that you're pulling the motor. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 With all those years, it might also be a good idea to replace the fork and retaining springs (or clips) and also the clutch cable. I did both on my car and it's a 96. Maybe I'm over cautious but that's not always a bad thing I also think having the flywheel resurfaced is a must. It's a little depressing to do all that work and be stuck with a chattering clutch! I had mine done for a little under 50$. Good luck with the repair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Definately the clutch clips!! Last car I did they were actually out of stock. 5 or 6 bucks that could cause you to pull the motor (or tranny) again! A very wise investment. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOthis Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 "With all those years, it might also be a good idea to replace the fork and retaining springs (or clips) and also the clutch cable. I did both on my car and it's a 96."......... Frag- I also have a 96 and i got a clutch cable for it......i am having trouble getting the clip off of the bracket by the clutch pedal.....and tips or tricks you have used to get that thing off..... aartod-yes others have said...the one thing i cant stress enough is those clips.....i just got done my clutch in my 96 legacy and i pulled the trans.....it seemed every time i got the trans aligned i would see a clip drop out of the bellhousing...profanities ensured....i messed around for almost a half hour trying to keep those clips on the throwout bearing while getting the trans in........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 "With all those years, it might also be a good idea to replace the fork and retaining springs (or clips) and also the clutch cable. I did both on my car and it's a 96."......... Frag- I also have a 96 and i got a clutch cable for it......i am having trouble getting the clip off of the bracket by the clutch pedal.....and tips or tricks you have used to get that thing off..... aartod-yes others have said...the one thing i cant stress enough is those clips.....i just got done my clutch in my 96 legacy and i pulled the trans.....it seemed every time i got the trans aligned i would see a clip drop out of the bellhousing...profanities ensured....i messed around for almost a half hour trying to keep those clips on the throwout bearing while getting the trans in........ Sorry Evo, I replaced the clips and fork (and all the rest of course) and had the flywheel done, but I was short on time and I still have the new cable in its pack and that will be installed first thing when it's warmer outside. If I ever do it before you do, i'll keep you posted, it's a promise. I remember replacing the hood latch cable on a Loyale and it was a pita. Hope the clutch cable is a little easier. As for the clips, i remember having had trouble with them also. I think you can install them the wrong way and it seems ok but it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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