what am i looking to pay for a clutch job

purplePinzer · Post by **purplePinzer** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:57 pm

So i have decided that im going to have a garage do my clutch, i just dont have the time or the tools. What should i expect to pay for this job. If anyone can give a ruff estimate that would be nice, i just dont wanna get screwed.

Jim LaGuardia · Post by **Jim LaGuardia** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:14 pm

2-4 hrs labor.

purplePinzer · Post by **purplePinzer** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:50 pm

so like 300-400 dollars?

sdibaja · Post by **sdibaja** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:26 pm

yes, plus $500 for parts
maybe a hundred for machine shop
and the unexpected... better have about $1200 on hand to bring it in.
so, is there a good Pinz mechanic in Pittsburgh?

purplePinzer · Post by **purplePinzer** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:44 am

no but there is a good transmission shop that said they would be happy to tackle the job, thanks for the input guys

Erik712m · Post by **Erik712m** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:00 am

I have had mine rebuilt twice by two different shops both did it for around $450 including parts.

purplePinzer · Post by **purplePinzer** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:27 pm

450 including parts? just the clutch set from ei is 460 haha

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 4:30 pm

AND that is why Erik has done it twice.... so far

Erik712m · Post by **Erik712m** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:54 pm

purplePinzer wrote:450 including parts? just the clutch set from ei is 460 haha

You can have the pad relined for around $160.

First time it was rebuilt Dennis did it Just to be safe. Than I wore the pad out, learning how to off road.

Needless to say you shouldn't ride the clutch.

M Wehrman · Post by **M Wehrman** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:26 pm

I used a clutch set for a BMW and I got it at Auto Zone when I did my K years ago. Obviously the TO bering was wrong,but the disc and p-plate were identical to the original and were the same manufacturers name(forget the name). Around $250 at the time and included a lifetime warrantee...(Eric?)

Mark

David Dunn · Post by **David Dunn** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:57 pm

M Wehrman wrote:.......included a lifetime warrantee...(Eric?)
Mark

It did have a lifetime warranty... the life of the clutch, then it was over.

Erik712m · Post by **Erik712m** » Wed Jul 29, 2009 6:20 pm

M Wehrman wrote:I used a clutch set for a BMW and I got it at Auto Zone when I did my K years ago. Obviously the TO bering was wrong,but the disc and p-plate were identical to the original and were the same manufacturers name(forget the name). Around $250 at the time and included a lifetime warrantee...(Eric?)
Mark

Warrantee on stupidity? Isn't there something morally wrong with doing a warranty claim when you new you screwed it up? Oh never mind Daves girl friend is running things now! ethics have left the building.

And no nether shop mentioned warrantee. Maybe they new better!

psychoman · Post by **psychoman** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 2:59 pm

Buy the bits and do it yourself. Its a very easy job and no special tools involved (though a clutch alignment tool makes life easier). You'll have it done in a couple of hours...

Clutch change was the first significant job I'd done on my Pinz and I was really impressed how easy it was.

pinzinator · Post by **pinzinator** » Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:44 pm

Does anyone have a clutch alignment tool part number (or substitute)? Or can I get away with using a dowel rod like I did in the Volkswagen days?

hrafn · Post by **hrafn** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 3:33 pm

I rummaged through my mechanic friend's collection of alignment tools and
found one that worked for me. It is marked "GM 10". Just Google it - there
are lots of places to get it.