Clutch replacement cost and worth?
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1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 29
Clutch replacement cost and worth?
I have a 99.5 2.8Q, 189k miles. The clutch grabs at the last 1/4 inch of travel. I have called a local reliable mech, and he said it sounds like the clutch is getting close to going. He then quoted me about $1200 if flywheel is ok, ~$1500 if need new flywheel. This seems really high to me.
so question, Is it worth spending this amount of money on this car or time to sell? things to keep in mind, timing belt done at 175k, brakes are decent, suspension is ok (front is a little sloppy), exterior is pretty good, interior is immaculate, but, goes through oil, about 1/2 qt+ every 500 miles.
so question, Is it worth spending this amount of money on this car or time to sell? things to keep in mind, timing belt done at 175k, brakes are decent, suspension is ok (front is a little sloppy), exterior is pretty good, interior is immaculate, but, goes through oil, about 1/2 qt+ every 500 miles.
SoCal Crew Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,215
From: Covina, CA
Just had my clutch replaced actually. Got a stage II clutch and lightweight flywheel installed for about 1500. The prices they gave you sound about right. A new clutch should cost you 500-600, then about another 600 in labor (for disconnecting the drivetrain, completely removing the tranny, then installing you new clutch). The additional 300 bucks for the new flywheel is really just the cost of the flywheel. I can't imagine there's any appreciable amount of extra labor that goes into replacing a flywheel, so that should just be part cost.
I don't know how attached you are to your car, but I'd say just get it taken care of. It sounds like it's in pretty good shape other than your clutch going. Whether or not it's worth it for you to invest the cash to keep it running properly is up to you.
I don't know how attached you are to your car, but I'd say just get it taken care of. It sounds like it's in pretty good shape other than your clutch going. Whether or not it's worth it for you to invest the cash to keep it running properly is up to you.
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,355
From: Orlando, FL
you shouldn't even worry about it until it starts slipping. mine got to the point where i could tap the clutch pedal with my toe and shift. it shouldn't cost more than 700 to install it. and you should definitely buy the clutch yourself
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,358
From: Sauga
http://www.awe-tuning.com/pages/shar...n&IL=clutchnfw
thats the kit i should have bought instead of the shitty spec stg1
thats the kit i should have bought instead of the shitty spec stg1
