Need a Subi mechanic recommendation - Ftc area

2008 Outback 5spd, 90k miles

Some on-line researching based on what I am feeling, hearing and smelling points to one or more of these in this order:

1) Throw-out bearing
2) Clutch
3) Flywheel

I have used Summers up here - no complaints. There is a Subi specialist on Riverside (Nice Car, Inc), but no experience with them.

Anyone have some first hand experience - good or bad and why?

I cannot recommend a shop since I live down south but they are easy cars go work on. Replace the clutch, bearing and have the flywheel turned at the same time. Get estimates ahead of time and also ask them how long it will take so that you can hold them to it. Verbal contracts are binding

I just put an automatic transmission in my mother in laws 98 legacy wagon. My buddy and I pulled one from a car at u pull and pay and then installed it in hers. It took us a day to locate the same Trans and remove it and then another day to get the old one out of my car and put the replacement in.

- Rian

Thanks for that, but time and skill is not on my side for this. I need to pass this one over to a professional

what about the shop on riverside n mountain?

My wife's Grandpa used to own the Subi dealer in FTC. When he sold, several of his mechanics went to Houskas. Its been awhile since I last used them, but they always seemed solid and reputable..

Not Subi specific, but I like to stick with smaller independent shops. First choice: Gilsdorf. 2nd Choice: Ft. Collins muffler & automotive.

303auto, I found the guy on craigslist. he did my waterpump and timing belt for 450.00 that was 2 years ago and no issues. He is in Broomfield

Thanks folks - got what I needed from this thread

Correction to my earlier post. Its Car Doctor 303. His name is Chris Rose 303-513-0317

Next door neighbor's son in law is a Subi mechanic in FtC. I'll get you some information, then you can ask if anyone's heard of him. Sending text to neighbor now.

Thanks!

You're welcome. Information just sent to you in a PM.

FWIW, Nice Car is a good shop. Friendly and quite good at knowing Subis. I've had a number of good interactions with them.