Can it be done with basic tools and a trolley jack?

(Newage car)

 

If you can get the car up about 9 inches (eg with a wheel under each tyre) then you'll have enough room to work underneath.

A gearbox jack is invaluable, especially if you are going to be working with a six speed at any point.

 

i just need to get the damn thing off so i can make sure the engine works......

I suspect the flywheel is jammed by bits of dissapated clutch so it wont turn at all...

 

You may as well get the clutch fitted whilst your at it.

PITA job if you ask me.

Just bring the clutch fitting date forward?

 

i needed to get it to the garage to do it mate...it was booked in for the 3rd, but its in high wycombe......

i just need to make sure that theres no engine damage, as if there is, then i will have a new headache.

 

Easier to take the engine out to be honest. 2 of you can get an engine out in an hour.

 

Give marc a ring and he'll come to you.

 

Given that he then needs to check the engine works, i would suggest leaving the engine in.

When you say it "wont turn" can you hear the starter turning or trying, or can you not hear anything?

If you 50+% decent with mechanical things then you can do it on trolly jack etc. If your not, dont even think about it.

Serious question here.

Is the car still under warranty (ignore mods for now)? If answer is yes, then did your car come with a 3 year recovery package? If answer yes, roll car onto the road (if it isnt already) pick phone up, ring roadside recovery, tell them engine wont turn due to clutch failing, and you need the car recovery to a garage, then tell them which garage.

Wait for truck to arrive, watch car go to the garage of your choice.

Steven

 

The starter trys....but doesnt budge anything

It is technically still under warranty, but i think only under subaru assist?

Its all sorted now anyway, got the chap coming to sort it on tuesday, so for now it will just sit there

 

No need for the , it was just a thought.

When my 2.0l blew, it was still within the 3 year time period, so i rang subaru assist, who took it where i wanted it to go. It may save you a collection charge (if your chap charges you for one)

 

didnt mean anything with the "" just that the car sounded so pathetic when i tried it!! sort of a "pheh"

hes going to do the change in situ, so all should be well now just have to get a flywheel sharpish as im sure this one may have had it now!!

 

No probs

 

If you get stuck with the flywheel, so can always have your spare skimmed at a machine shop off the A507. £20ish.


Bob

 

ill try and see if i can get one from API by monday.

 

In stock and waiting to go mate, Anything else we can help you with?

David APi Engines / APi lmpreza
www.apiengines.com

 

i was told it wasnt when i rang, can i order one? ill give you a shout first thing if poss