Hey guys,
So unfortunately my recent purchase feels more lemony by the day... My MY08 2.5i I've been driving for a couple of weeks started having the clutch slip yesterday.
Luckily, I was around the corner from a fairly reputable mechanic who works almost exclusively on Subarus - never been to him, but I know people in the WRX club who've been there a bunch of times. Took it to him and he said the cost will be just under or just over $1000.
He explained that he'll need to take out the transmission to get to the clutch plate, and the thrust bearing wears down super quickly on these models once the clutch starts slipping. He's also told me he'll be ordering the kit which is the same brand as Subaru use in the factory (I can't recall which brand he said).
Does this sound reasonable for parts and labour? Is there anything else I should be considering getting completed while he's there, or specific kits to look at?
I'm a bit miffed, as it happened AS I was driving back from VicRoads after paying my transfer fee, and I've already had to replace the battery on the car since I bought it.
Thanks!