clutch replacement cost

[bumpermatic]

i've gotten quotes for around $250-$300 for labor (4 hrs worth), and $200 for parts. This is around central florida btw. Do those prices seem too much? I know oem parts from an autoparts store are around $100-$120, but the shop I'm going to will warranty their $200 parts and install for a year, and I'll have to call back to find out if those parts include extra stuff that the autopart stores don't include.

I wish I could change it out on my own, but alas, no garage, no serious tools, no skill, so no can do.

So does $450-$500 seem too much for a clutch replacement job? Also the mechanic kept saying something bout replacing the rear main seal or rear seal or something...can someone explain what that is?

TIA.

[Dattebayo]

Good price, it would take you way longer than 4 hours to do it yourself anyway. Rear main oil seal is the seal behind your flywheel, sealing the crankshaft hole where it connects to your flywheel around a bearing. Good idea to replace it now while you are down and in there, not 100% nessesary though unless you got high mileage.

[bumpermatic]

tru tru, thx for the reply...i may have to go with that seal replacement cause that engine has 160K+ on it. any idea on the price of that? i'm guessing the labor shouldn't be too bad cause the flywheel has to come off already to be resurfaced...

[daniel240]

yea man do it yourself, its not as hard as you think. just have 2 people around to help you raise and lower the transmission, that will make it easier. it took me a good day to do mine the first time and the 2nd time i took it off by myself in 1hr.

[bumpermatic]

yea totally would like to...but i'll have to wait till i have a place to work on it...that above all else (tools, knowledge) is the one i have most problem with.

[daniel240]

theres a faq in the instals page on the 240sx.org site. it is step by step on how to install a clutch w/ pics. it is very helpful.

[zombieman]

i think pricing are the same everywhere.... if you could get the labor rate of lower than $200, then you got yourself a pretty dam good deal.... of course i never actually paid for a clutch service since i do it myself.... i just happen to know labor charges.....

[574-240sx]

Thats not a bad price but, if you do it your self. You can always save money and have a few friends help you for the price of a free meal. With the money saved you can upgade to an aftermarket clutch. I can change a clutch out in about 1.5 to 2 hours. So first time may take a whole day and knowledge gained so next time you can change your clutch out yourself. Nick

[ricebike]

don't forget the pilot bushing... most aftermarket clutch kits didn't provide a new one in the package...

Ya, i got everything except for an impact wrench for the stubborn flywheel bolts... i was lucky that the flywheel was in good shape; bit of sanding down & was good to go!