Clutch giving me shits
 

Hey guys, was just driving tonight and somethings has gone wrong with my clutch (on my 97 gc8 wrx) it still works and can change gear and pull away and stuff, but when i do it feels "different" like when i have it pushed in slightly the pedal vibrates and feels sloppy, just doesn't feel the same. Also when i pull away the car sounds like it struggles like as if im not giving it enough revs, but it happens even if im reving quite high. Dont think the clutch has gone, just maybe a small issue maybe/hopefully?
Any ideas?
Cheers guys, all feedback very appreciated.

Does it feel like there's not much in the pedal? or play in the pedal? Coz that might be the slave cylinder..

Yer when i push the pedal about half way in theres a lot of play, but when i push it all the way in it feels fine. How much we speaking $$$ if it is the slave cylinder?
Cheers for the feedback

Check your clutch fluid level and for leaks around the hose and slave clyinder.

yer gonna do that in a second, thought it might of been that, but just thought i'd find out what you guys thought since you's will know a lot more about it then me :)
Cheers

I've got the master cylinder and slave here for ya, if you need one.

its common for the rubber hose from the slave to the hard metal hoses to split and leak, id check that first

Just checked car, all the hoses seem to be connected and it seems to be full of fluid. When its dipped slightly it vibrates quite a lot and you can hear something kind of clicking in the engine. Got my dad to take a look and he thinks it might have something to do with the flywheel. It only clicks when the clutched is about halfway in, once its all the way in or out it seems fine.
Anymore idea's? Cheers

thrust bearing.

gearbox out job to inspect/replace

could be the clasp that holds the release bearing to the pressure plate, if its buckled/stretched it might have a little movement.

clutch out to inspect though.

Hmm, think im gonna have to take it to a mechanic, don't really trust myself doing these jobs incase i do something wrong. Thanks for all the feedback thou :)

Just got back from mechanics, he says i need to replace clutch so he's gonna get some quotes for different 1's and gimme a ring 2morro letting me know prices.
What would a average price be for a decent clutch? So i know what to expect :)

What mechanic did you go to?
Did you use one of the Subaru specialist workshops recommended here?
[url]http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6775[/url]

i just went to a local mechanic that i used a couple of times with old car, he seems pretty fair.

Do a search (I'd do it for you but don't have time to go through threads) for clutch, and you'll see which clutch has been recommended and what the prices are. There is a member on here (sorry forgot his name) that can get you one for a pretty good price.

Adi

call doug, a previous post of his:

[QUOTE=dtrally;454995]I can do you a Quality Australian made HD Organic clutch fitted for $990 inc GST, all up. Machined flywheel, new spigot bearing, new release bearing, uprated clamp pressure plate and a full face organic clutch plate. I've fitted plenty and I rate them as good as any.
9493 5559 Doug.[/QUOTE]

Thanks alot for the feedback, I emailed s-technics earlier so will wait to hear from them and then maybe ring Doug. Cheers

+1 for Doug and Damien at STechnic just got mine replaced by them, very very happy with their service and that clutch price

I've replied to Scotty with a quote. 5 speed HD organic comes in at $1080 fitted with exchange flywheel now. There's been a slight increase since that post. Still good value though.

i shall ammend my free plugs for you doug :D

Think i'll be going with doug at STechnic to do it. Seems like a good price and he's pretty highly recommended on here. Thanks for all the help guys :D