Clutch shudder when cold-replaced!

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May 5, 2003 | 06:18 PM

bailey

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Clutch shudder when cold-replaced!

After numerous visits to the dealer; at 35,300 miles, for some reason, they said OK, and replaced my clutch under warranty. This was in my 2001 Outback wagon. It engages perfectly now, very low to the floor, and almost at idle, even on the cold, wet mornings. I have thanked them profusely, although I did ask them why all of a sudden they decided to do it, even though I had been in 4 times before. They said this time they "reproduced" the problem. Whether that is true, or there is really a bulletin out in response to all of our postings, I'll never know, but they deserve credit for doing it.

May 6, 2003 | 08:37 AM

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They should have done it on your first visit. They deserve no credit for being cheap.

May 6, 2003 | 02:14 PM

Kevin M

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This is the TSB, check the date. I bet it falls in between the time they replaced it and the last time they saw you.

May 7, 2003 | 07:55 PM

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2003 2.5rs shudder

i have a 2003 2.5 rs i got in october. sometimes i get that nasty clutch/drivetrain shudder too when gettign into first gear at low revs. i thought it was just me.

should i have it looked at by the dealer?

Baaron

May 8, 2003 | 05:59 AM

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This fix was made prior to production of the 2003s. You need to give it more gas when starting.

May 8, 2003 | 06:17 AM

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Car Info: 19' Impreza Sport Manual / 99 Miata / 13' OB

I've had the problem w/ my 99 RS since practically new, I've just lived w/ it. At my 30K check-up I asked them to look at the problem. (sometime in 01') They said they couldn't reproduce the problem but if I wanted the clutch replaced it would cost $1,100 USD including parts. This was documented. Fast forward to this month. I see that there is this TSB so yesterday I call my dealer. I ask them if they remember me having the chatter problem? They have a copy of the reciept and print it out. My service guy said that the Subaru rep will be in this week and they will ask them if they can do the repair. I just had the car in for it's 60K not too long ago so I'm past my Drivetrain warr. I'm hoping I get a call saying they can do it. I have a pretty good relationship with my dealer, having purchased 3 new Subaru's there since 97 and told them (truthfully) I plan on trading in my 99 this summer for a Turbo Forester.

I wonder if I have a leg to stand on since I have the problem documented? Has anyone had the TSB done with 60+K miles?

I'll report back later to tell what they say...

Peaty