# Replace clutch failure

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-clutch-failure/43455>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** outback, clutches, subaru, repair\
**Created:** [January 30, 2010, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-clutch-failure/43455 "2010-01-30T15:31:05Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![larry66](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/77aa72/32.png) [@larry66](https://community.cartalk.com/u/larry66)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2010, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-clutch-failure/43455/1 "2010-01-30T15:31:05Z")

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I have a 2000 Subaru outback with a 5 speed standard transmission. Last fall, I noticed an oil and coolant leak which I correctly guessed was a head gasket problem. I took the car to a local mechanic who repaired the leak. Upon receipt of the car, I noticed I had been billed also for a clutch rebuild. I paid the bill on good faith. After a week the clutch began to chatter in first gear. Took it back, was told it was repaired. Had the car for a few days and the clutch was still chattering. Returned it and the mechanic installed a new clutch showing me the old clutch. The clutch still chatters in first gear, especially after the car warms up and running starting from a stop and on upgrades. I have had the car back to the mechanic and he does not know what is the problem. Can you determine the solution to this problem. Thank you, Larry G.

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**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-clutch-failure/43455/2 "2010-01-31T18:37:19Z")

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If you have a dual mass flywheel, it may have worn out.

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replace-clutch-failure/43455/3 "2010-01-31T20:46:31Z")

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Was the flywheel turned? New pressure plate?