samneric Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 So I got sent the wrong clutch set for my job (a 24 spline with bigger center hole disc). I then ordered an OEM kit from 1stsubaru which is apparantly back ordered from japan and will take 1 month to arrive So I go looking for an alternative and stumble across this little beauty from one of my favorite aftermarket manufacturers.... AdvanceAutoParts (powered by PartsAmerica) offer this B/A clutch kit for $260..... RockAuto seems to be selling them off cheap :headbang: Anyway, I ordered one and if it fits, I'll give y'all the heads up for if it works properly, this is surely the sale of the century :clap: Steve BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0619131 225mm Diameter;1 Per Car Clutch Set, 225mm Diameter;8-7/8" Diameter;21 Splines;1 Per Car [Wholesaler Closeout -- 30 Day Warranty (Only 13 Remaining)] $92.79$0.00$92.79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 not a bad deal, if i remember correctly, B/A uses a lot of oem parts repackaged in thier boxes. and the parts they do make themselves are generally good as well. i used to work for advance, lol, so i know a little bit about he parts they carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Good news, I will be changing transmissions out here in a few days and have been shopping around for a good clutch to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samneric Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Well so far, so good-ish.... The clutched arrived today. From first glance, it does look like the disc hub has the correct number of splines, however.... 1) The pressure plate looks used (possibly re-man). 2) There is no pilot bearing included (hopefully, the one from my other kit will be the same) 3) There is no alignment tool included Are there any techniques in aligning the clutch without one??? I'm off home to attempt to install it before the rain comes down and my transmission gets flooded - will check back in later... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Autozone has the pilot tool listed for $2.99 I would just spend that and save myself the headache. I think they should include one regardless though. http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,70112/initialAction,partTypeResultSet/initialN,16700435/initialNtt,/initialNo,/shopping/selectZip.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samneric Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Autozone has the pilot tool listed for $2.99 I would just spend that and save myself the headache. I think they should include one regardless though. http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,70112/initialAction,partTypeResultSet/initialN,16700435/initialNtt,/initialNo,/shopping/selectZip.htm Well I slaved away all afternoon and just got finished putting the tranny back up into the car and the prop shaft onto the rear diff so nothing is touching the ground, high and dry from the oncomming storm. I slotted the disc onto the tranny shaft just to make sure it fitted - hurrah - it did! When it came to aligning the disc, I just used the oversized tool and guessed the center by moving it up down, left and right. Luckily I must have come close because it took about 20 mins and a lot of heaving, huffing and incrementally rotating the engine to get the final push of the tranny up to the engine. Didn't get chance to hook up the clutch cable and give it a shot so I will have to wait till tomorrow to see if all is well :popcorn: Will check back in when I have it running and going backwards and forwards.... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samneric Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Pics of the new clutch... http://www.alonzostreet.com/steve/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=561 Can't wait to see if it works...unfortch, looks like we have rain today so won't be able to do much Steve Durania - check out this other clutch set from RockAuto, seems to have more contact area... RHINO PAC Part # 15003 8-7/8" OD x 7/8" ID x 21T $152.79$0.00$152.79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samneric Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 It works!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: I'm not sure whether I have the wrong clutch cable or my flywheel is worn down but the adjusting bolt ran out of thread on the cable before the lever became tight. I simply added a lock nut which is somewhat round on the end in between the adjusting screw and the clutch lever. The peddle is "Light as Hell" now I have a new release bearing and greased up holder and tranny splines :headbang: Wonderful - its like a new car - Finally after two months off the road :clap: I can't praise myself enough Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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