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R60 Torque arm insert is a must do.

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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 09:28 AM
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Torque arm insert is a must do.

I just wanted to say a thanks to MarioKart for supplying and giving moral support during the install. Having driven everything for old 60's muscle cars to my previous Subaru STi, I wasn't too thrilled with the clutch on my JCW. It was incredibly unpredictable, especially on inclines. It now has the proper clutch response that I expect. Even the hill assist feature is working properly. As far as vibration is concerned, it makes the car feel like a car again. Way to much disconnect with the mushy mounts on this car.

Though I didn't do a nice tutorial for y'all, I do have a few pointers. As suggested by MarioKart, disconnecting the exhaust and bracket will allow the engine to move easier. If you are doing a one man install, reverse a carpenter's clamp so that it spreads and use it to push the engine forward by inserting it between the tranny and one of the frame cross-members. Finally, apply a thin coating of lubrication ( I used some moly) on the urethane insert and position the arm straight in from under it's engine mount. A little tap and it popped right in.
 
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