SPEEDY SLEEVE REPAIR -throw out bearing repair -2008 Subaru Outback

I bought a 2008 Subaru Outback “mechanic special” on Marketplace- plan is to flip it or my daughter may drive it. It runs great, just needed a clutch. The underside of the car has zero rust, unusual for Minnesota/Wisconsin. I opted to pull the engine to access the clutch since it has a leak on the rear main seal and I wanted to change out the timing belt. I was informed that taking out the transmission was just as time consuming due to exhaust and driveshaft, axles etc. glad there’s a quick fix like the speedy sleeve!

[@brettyotaguy1199]

Great job documenting the clutch replacement! I put the damn sleeve on backwards and trans would not mate to engine all the way. I get to re-do removal an re-install tomorrow. Peace bro.

[@forg0tin397]

Just went through this same probably with my WRX the sleeve on the snout of the transmission the throw out bearing blew apart and gouged the hell out of the snout had to get a sleeve repair kit

[@bradleylutz3219]

Clutch and timing belt on a budget! Love it. Will be a great "first car" for a new driver.

[@WolfofWisco]

And easy access for a new rear main seal !

[@goldengear6125]

Great work! Just trying to figure out how I could do the work myself, mostly time and money to do it.

[@thomasmurphy5906]

Great job

[@ryansdao]

good job. i'd be real hesitant to use a cheap no name clutch kit. too much labor to risk. i'd also go OEM on the rear main seal and fork. I've heard of some sleeves coming loose but not sure how common that is.

[@armandoarismendis3766]

Would like to know where you bought the release bearing been to four place and they're all the wrong size plz help

[@WolfofWisco]

It was a kit on Amazon .
Clutch Kit And Sleeve Compatible With Forester Impreza Legacy X Base Limited Premium Sport Touring 2.5i Outback L H6 L.L. Bean VDC 1996-2012 2.0L H4 2.5L H4 3.0L H6 (Clutch Disc Stage 1; 15-004R) a.co/d/0Mm3C1f

[@decks3466]

Hi,can iask were you bought the snout repair sleeve kit?thanks.

[@WolfofWisco]

Amazon
Clutch Kit And Sleeve Compatible With Forester Impreza Legacy X Base Limited Premium Sport Touring 2.5i Outback L H6 L.L. Bean VDC 1996-2012 2.0L H4 2.5L H4 3.0L H6 (Clutch Disc Stage 1; 15-004R) a.co/d/0Mm3C1f

[@jedschleisner8960]

Nice wolf! You make it look easy. You don’t worry about aftermarket stuff?

[@WolfofWisco]

I’ve had great luck with aftermarket parts. Except one time! I had bad luck with a 2012 Kia soul. I bought a GDI (high pressure gas direct injection) fuel pump on Amazon $110 it worked for 7 months , so I bought a OEM from a junkyard for $55. They are $400 at the dealership. I always use the cheap aftermarket stuff.