Apkarian100's 2002 MBP WRX Wagon

[apkarian100]

Clutch install is finished! We ran into a couple bumps in the road getting the engine in and out, but we were finally able to button it back up in the end.

Things I noticed about the old clutch:

1. Flywheel had heat cracks and was pretty worn.

2. Clutch disc wasn't in too bad on shape but was getting down there.

3. Pilot bearing felt gritty and not smooth at all.

4. Pressure plate didn't appear to be in that bad of shape. It still had plenty of force before I removed it.

Pics:

(Don't worry about the alignment tool be misalign. It was fixed shortly after the pic was taken)

Heyo!

Old clutch:

 

[Nigel Prodrive]

mmm, graphic pix of stewed-up subaru innards....thanks for the pics, reminds me of umpteen times wrenchin on various scoobs. (speakin of which, Snowball the RS is quite ready for a pass side HG

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[apkarian100]

Ah, HGs. I've done a couple of those. At least the engine clearance in the bay isn't as tight as mine.

mmm, graphic pix of stewed-up subaru innards....thanks for the pics, reminds me of umpteen times wrenchin on various scoobs. (speakin of which, Snowball the RS is quite ready for a pass side HG

)

 

[Nigel Prodrive]

Ah, HGs. I've done a couple of those. At least the engine clearance in the bay isn't as tight as mine.

and on pass side of the 2.5 n/a motor, there's actually pretty good clearance to do HG w/motor in place (or jacked up just a lil)

 

[apkarian100]

You speak the truth. I was able to do both sides on my old 00 RS. I left the block in and lifted the motor off the engine mounts a little, was able to get at both sides.

and on pass side of the 2.5 n/a motor, there's actually pretty good clearance to do HG w/motor in place (or jacked up just a lil)

 

[apkarian100]

Small update, got these:

Friday I'll be brewing up a custom batch of paint for my Rotas. Woot!

 

[apkarian100]

I started to work on stripping my Tarmac IIs yesterday. Still more work is needed but they're starting to look nice.

 

[apkarian100]

Got some primer on my wheels today. Next comes light sanding to get out the small imperfections.

The wheels don't look too bad in primer.

 

[apkarian100]

Soo....I did an oil change and guess what I found...........gold specs........

So I'll be parking the wagon till I can come up with another solution to fix the issue. I'm really pushing for a hybrid swap. Trying to get my car fixed before I have to go to school in late August.

 

[Spiller1327]

I HAVE TH SOLUTION!!! Drain the fuel, Park it in a garage with a cover on it and sell it to me in 5 years! that's your best bet

 

[apkarian100]

Good idea.

I HAVE TH SOLUTION!!! Drain the fuel, Park it in a garage with a cover on it and sell it to me in 5 years! that's your best bet

 

[apkarian100]

I finished my wheels today! The paint is Toyota Brown Graphite.

Pics!!

In the sun:

In the shade:

 

[Ray]

put them on!!!!

 

[apkarian100]

They ain't balanced yet.

put them on!!!!

 

[apkarian100]

I know, more teasers, but the wheels will be balanced Monday. Anyways...

 

[apkarian100]

^400th post

 

[SkyControl]

very nicely done man, lovin the wheels they look great!

 

[apkarian100]

Thanks man!

 

[cwiggin]

wheels look nice man...nice color!!!

 

[K3rn]

now lets see them on that sexy beast