How To Replace The Clutch On A Subaru | Wheeler Dealers

[@jonathanLara1989]

Edd was the show!!!

[@colallison6152]

And Paul!.

[@craigpests_channel]

Yes

[@houseofno]

Sixteen seasons of Edd. No one is complaining.

[@TermlessHGW]

No, he was half of the show. Better half though

[@chiil034]

0:08 Ed rolls over in bed and realizes he's 30 minutes late for filming.

[@LusiTron]

Word of advise, on these subies, it's way easier to just "remove" the engine enough to get to the clutch. Don't have to disassemble 1/2 the car, and you're working on top of the car, way more comfortable than doing this under the car...

[@clutchcananderson9157]

I’m about to start a clutch job on an 02 outback. It’s looks like pulling the engine will be a lot easier. Is there anything I need to watch out for? I’ve never wrenched on a Subaru before. I’ve worked on a lot of stuff before but never a Subaru.

[@remainparanoid]

​@clutchcananderson9157 how'd it go?

[@nigelwilliams3574]

Just remove and refit the engine clutch on the rear a lot quicker and easier designed around wrc done loads this way

[@morreracingteam6004]

After couple clutch change in Subaru, removing engine is easiest way to do it and you can also replace valve cover seals when engine is out what is pretty impossible otherwise.

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

Interesting. And Edd could have demonstrated that really well. What a missed opportunity. Next time you do one with hein sight make a video:)

[@maybenot6075]

Usually do the timing belt at the same time surprised ed didnt

[@morreracingteam6004]

@@maybenot6075 timing belt isnt hard to change into subaru if you known what you are doing, 4 cams in dohc its bit tricky. But lot of room if you remove radiator first.

[@maybenot6075]

@@morreracingteam6004 yeah that's what I did with my forester just drained the coolent then took the fans off and radiators out, only took half hour to do that but still when you've got the engine pulled to do the clutch makes sense to do the timing belt at the same time, also dont know where he got 70k miles from for a clutch my old legacy was a family hand me down with 230k on the clock an still on the factory clutch

[@RulethenightGaming]

Should resurface flywheel and replace rear main seal with oem while apart

[@alanw5812]

not all oemparts are good , like vw and audi some models water pump only 30000km life.

[@RulethenightGaming]

@@alanw5812 fair enough especially the garbage plastic impeller ones

[@CHS10901]

I just did a 15 Impreza no turbo, so no intercooler and such, but on the first try, pulled the engine in 4 hours. It took about 12 to get it all back together including chasing parts, but we ran into problems with the old throughout bearing was modified with a sleeve, so it was oversized, we we had to find another that would fit. The root problem was that the clutch was too heavy and we blew a hole in the fork, so we put an OEM clutch back in, not nearly as heavy, but it doesn't slip, so there is no real need for the extra heavy clutch, and if you are putting in a heavier clutch, you may want to investigate putting in a heavier fork.

[@birdtableuk1715]

Here we have the original and Number 1 car mechanic in Great Britain 👍

[@neilwavg]

Edd is a top bloke, would love to buy him a pint !

[@ashrana4642]

This car has not had an MOT since 2011, its long gone now.

[@A6RXN]

MOT expired on 24 September 2012

[@SMBBM92]

It was exported to Germany. That's why you don't see it's history on gov.uk anymore.

[@owenthomas6731]

@@SMBBM92 how do you know that

[@bigsohc]

It was on forums years ago

[@isaacgutierrez372]

my guy your the man! lol ive been cracking away and the shit won’t separate even though i’m almost there and i haven’t removed the bolt holding the fork in place and i believe that is my problem ty!!

[@TomBudin]

im also wondering why ed didn't machine the flywheel for a new surface?

[@dominiquearmany9762]

You are the best Edd 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@aslkdfjhg]

Take the engine out with the clutch pack still bolted on, you can do a major service while it's out, like on a Beetle.

[@snotbubble6232]

What iv seen and heard alot is that when you replace the clutch on the car you should replace or resurface the flywheel also. Is that just an opinion or could it cause harm for any reason?

[@6fteight]

You are lucky the top trans pins weren't stuck. Steel on aluminum is always fun. Happens alot to Subaru's in the US.

[@melias67]

No machining of the flywheel? Could risk uneven wear of clutch disc and shuddering if there are high spots on the flywheel.

[@alanw5812]

Clutch plate worn like that,driver still can't it,not important.

[@callumbach9785]

Love edd China he's a cool guy , but are you missing him or something mike ? All these videos of him been uploaded 😂

[@OggaDugga]

Nothing against edd but i hated the outcome of this car honestly. That stupid stripe.

[@AlexisRubik]

But it's much better than what they did to the Rx-7

[@bogdanpreda988]

Hi. Where can I found Saj ? Tks

[@mastersteel1079]

Edd the king of engineering,Subaru impreza My fovorite car 😉😉😁😁😁😁🍻🏆🏆🏆🏆🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@Bellawho1]

I have a question. I just had my engine replaced by Subaru. 2014 wrx. They also installed a new clutch for me. My clutch was from time of purchase the car unable to hold the clutch to launch the car or even take of fast. After the new clutch I have the same issue. I want to think it's the master and slave cylinders. But is it possible it's the transmission.

[@alanw5812]

Time to use twin plate clutch 🤑 when you feel it

[@migteix339]

Who long they take in hours?

[@cyrillepons6012]

hello Edd I wanted to know which garage you’re taking the kugelfischer catering pump to in los angeles during the WD show thank you

[@tdrewman]

I seen people say it is just easier to pull the engine. If you know what you are doing, change the clutch put it back in less than 2 hours. I seen one guy have the engine pulled in 45 minutes.

[@NoGripNick]

Its definitely faster to pull the engine, Ive blown up a bunch of ej20s because I don't want to purchase a motor built for the power I am making lol. By myself I can get the engine out in about an hour and with help much faster than that.

[@alanw5812]

Too much time to move the turbo

[@alanw5812]

@@NoGripNick housing bolts are the same,just 2 nuts and 2 pins for suspension, and the driveshaft . You show me how many bolts less than the engine off this way ?

[@gregwarner3753]

Try Porsche 9xx or any rear tranny Corvette. Just had the driveshaft bearings on my C-6 replaced at 25k and 10 years. Ouch! On the bill.

[@Alniemi]

Nice video, but wouldn't you check the cable tension first?

[@Zantrop64]

"-Hi, I'd like to get my car repaired, the clutch and the head gasket are fucked -It'll be done by tomorrow. What brand ? -Subaru -It'll be done by tomorrow, and a year."

[@zennor_man]

Sorry Mike but you often overpay & undersell...Ed you are a genius...

[@bengo76]

Always a pleasure... thanks for sharing.

[@wefwefwef.]

Way easier to whip the engine out than take th whole drivetrain apart lol

[@garrykoalman3684]

True, but not everyone has a hoist to pull the engine out.

[@vihreelinja4743]

@@garrykoalman3684 haha but everyone has a lift and tranny jack to remove the whole drivetrain ... one can remove the engine with a cheap comalong and a tree to hang it from xD

[@notrut]

No surprise ... the Boy Racer machine had a knackered clutch ... Durrrr

[@TomBudin]

i swear doing a gearbox on my impreza wasn't as difficult as this... but it was non turbo

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Fait nous un nouvelles album exemple en swapend une coccinelle moteur subarû se sera encore un de tes meilleurs album

[@jonathanchalk2507]

Great show and sadly missed.

[@CharioJumpin]

In 4:37 Edd is touching clutch plate with gloves covered in oil...

[@sambishop8853]

It’s not oil just dust and shit

[@Zak-ob5ze]

That's just dried grime

[@intergrale4x4]

You don't hace to take the front wheels off !! just knock the drive shaft pins out and there's enough space to slide the shafts off !!! :)

[@barsaf9989]

Well crap. I may need a new clutch on mine and was hoping I could do it myself. But if Edd says it's a pain, it is a real pain.

[@anthonydrezga6974]

Edd. Show everyone how to change the conrod bearings on that thing. Since they all eventually have that issue

[@alanw5812]

He didn't show how to put the folk and bearing back ,if people first time watch ,they need to know!

[@robertbelcher5068]

Without a hoist its easier to pull the motor and leave the gearbox in the car.

[@Towhands]

Pulling the engine out will take longer then pulling gearbox out

[@germanguy69]

This looks like it was done in the 90s next to Bill Nyes set

[@nrs796bs]

Beato chi si fa mettere a punto le auto da te!😿peccato che non puoi sistemare le mie.

[@rogeronslow1498]

What a breeze with a car lift. Try the same hob in the driveway and trestles.

[@isaacgutierrez372]

damn man u saved me from destroying my car, ty

[@sjdjjq]

Get the Flywheel machined mate. That clutch is going to shudder ya fkn goose

[@Connlew]

Your clearly not a mechanic pal, the clutch would be 100% smooth as the day it left the factory.. the friction plate hadn’t even worn down to touch the rivets so no risk of nasty gauge marks also didn’t look blue like it had gotten hot whilst in the process of slipping.. just for a final reason this vehicle was not fitted with a DMF (Duel Mass Flywheel) therfor not requiring replacement due to excessive movement noise or good practice. The flywheel is perfectly serviceable so stop repeating what you once heard from some common knowledge that everyone says, So many internet mechanics out there, it’s funny to read people’s options when they think they know what they’re talking about when you work on cars every day like I do 😂

[@michaelmerta8956]

I like Ed China I'm not so kin on the new guy.

[@groovejet33]

i felt that way, but youve gotta give people a chance.... when i overlooked his unbelievable good looks, his fleet of amazing cars, his dream job that brought him to relocate to USA, and marry a beautiful women , then when i ignored the fact he lives next to a beach......well?.......i started feeling better and started to like the guy. He has the speal and talks the talk. If you think about it? Hes fitted in real good, without upsetting the show. Not like Top Gear! Thats a touch of majic when everything is '' same as''.......A new co host could of screwed the show up, and its been going since the 90's. So i say ''Well done fella''

[@luckybestwash]

Yet another Subaru clutch job where they don't replace the rear main seal. It's right there, why wouldn't you replace it.

[@bigsohc]

I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix.

[@bullnukeoldman3794]

Why not just pull the engine? Even with the turbo/intercooler, et al it's a hell of a lot easier and quicker, maybe an hour or so to pull it and another hour to reinstall. You waste a lot of time fooling with drive axles, cross members , the entire exhaust train, transmission mounts. One person can do it from start to finish by pulling the engine in less than three hours.

[@MrTwinkie797]

Should have changed the rear main engine seal :)

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Please edd deline revient dans une émission mécanique en france tes une stard du rok mécanique

[@seanottaway1615]

pff 500 for a clutch job... mine was 900.

[@MrYuck-xt8dw]

Hey all! I have an 07 Forester for sale! Under 200k. No rust. Needs clutch replaced. Make offer

[@HavokR505]

didnt even mention the shifter...

[@waynegalvin4639]

Should have resurfaced the flywheel and replaced the throw out bearing.

[@YOCOSMINMAX16]

Resurfaced? What means?

[@markcozzie]

@@YOCOSMINMAX16 Re face fly wheel 👍

[@markcozzie]

If you looked on the table when he explained the clutch is a new bearing 👍💪

[@supraspd3836]

I promise you with all my heart 4200quid

[@tioluksic8534]

es estos auto es mas fácil sacar el motor

[@alanw5812]

Never watch a video replace clutch move engine,they always need to do some other repair that why need to do that way.

[@remainparanoid]

it's 2am on a Monday in 2025 and here I am..

[@SpicyQueens-f5j]

So much easier to just pull the engine, my god do not change a clutch this way even if you have a 2-4 post lift lmao

[@alexandarenev4241]

Nice Subaru

[@ncfatcyclist]

Wow

[@hanscarlsson1422]

Q8

[@76cruiserAustralia]

Josh bader can remove a wrx motor & gear box in 45 minutes Ed didn’t replace the throw out bearing or spigot bearing & didnt machine the flywheel. Dodgy as fuck

[@tonywilliams2591]

That’s crazy….fastest way to do this job is take the engine out(35 min)

[@cappedkilla]

Forgot how great Edd China was

[@5501pickopicko]

No skimming of the flywheel ? Half arsed job!

[@garyburns4546]

Why not pull the engine and replace the clutch? Far less to mess with!

[@huoyuanjia6629]

#¿Pan comido para quien? Para edd china 🇲🇽!!!!!!😊😏😁👄👅👍

[@nickb7160]

It's quicker to remove the whole engine

[@alanw5812]

Is turbo ,not that simple

[@schrauberermel1758]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@cunningstunt2190]

Tacky AF stripes

[@TanCalHan]

Why do English people call CV axels driveshafts and driveshafts propshafts.. y’all are so wrong

[@Spheredalai]

ahhh yes, clutch issue on a subaru what a surprise

[@tjreeve9024]

And muscle car stripes 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@owenthomas6731]

Shame it’s been of the road since 2012

[@markcozzie]

Should've had fly wheel re faced,half arsed job, Should've changed cam belt and valve cover seals.

[@bigsohc]

Shoulda done this, Shoulda done that. Where do you stop? A full engine rebuild?

[@tjreeve9024]

Not even an sti 😂😭

[@sameerishaque7635]

😭😭😂😂😂😄😄😄😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🎩😂😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😂😂

[@aaryeshg.6526]

Its just a normal WRX with 220 hp. That's still plenty to have fun with. Nothing wrong with non-STi. Not everyone can afford or wants to have the top trim level WRX STi.

[@gabrielb.7730]

The sticker ruined it

[@KasaiHasuki]

Im not sure I want to take mechanical advise from someone who can't even operate a hairbrush

[@silvernoob1603]

impretza or impreza......hrmmmmmm

[@markcozzie]

This is old why showing it now?

[@alanw5812]

Because a lot of people in this post still think engine off faster.

[@Curi0u50ne]

Bloody hell! Why did dude go to that cowboy shop and get such a daft deal in breaks PATHETIC. Loads of reasonably price deals elsewhere...?!

[@DavidIsham146]

😂😂😂

[@MrGerryoc]

Bring back ed ants ok brewer is a waste of time

[@tranluong7488]

hahaha...1

[@normansabel1850]

You are obviously not an experienced mechanic. Pull the engine. I would have the whole job done before you had the drive shafts removed.