The garage wants $260 alone for the clutch set which I think is a bit excessive, then the rest is for 4.5 hours labor. I think thats an unfair quote...What do you guys think?

 

they're getting 75 dollars a hour, is it a dealership. sounds about right for "big city" price. price for clutch is about right, little high, but ok if from dealer. that's PP, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, and clutch isn't it? if not it should be. overall i'd say 500 dollars is more realistic price.

 

Yeah I was thinking $500 was about right for resurfacing, new bearings and the whole deal.

I'm getting sick of not having a clutch, and I dont think I can wait untill April 14th when I get my commision check to pay for it. Hopefully I can get someone to do the work now and bill me in 2 weeks, but thats probably a longshot.

 

most clutch sets include only the pressure plate, the disc and the throwout bearing. and at an auto parts store for stock replacement........140 @ Kragens and 130 at Autozone for a T-5
The pilot bearing will be extra, about 4 bucks. If you are going to have them down there for the work rather than doing it yourself...have them change the rear main seal as well, along with the input seal on the transmission where the driveshaft seats. Make sure you get a balloon...or a lollipop.

A regular shop runs a bit cheaper on labor, about 60-65. And the time estimate is about right.


do the job yourself with an extra hand.....will take you roughly the same amount of time, you also get the experience.....just be sure to rent a pilot bearing extractor from the parts store...makes life much more enjoyable.
DIY=====
Gear oil-10
Pilot bearing-4
Clutch Assy-140
Rear Main Seal-10
Input Seal at tranny tail-20
4pack of Guinness-7
Extractor rental-20
Experience-no pricetag
DIY price=roughly 300 bones

Shop=630

thats another 300 dollars for a new intake...perhaps new Energy Suspensions bushing set...or maybe a stripper to celebrate a job well done.

-blain