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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 02:22 AM
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any ideas on replacing a clutch cheaper than the 1300 bucks the dealer wants?
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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I got mine done at AAMCO. (My cousin is a franchisee.) It came out fine, but I think my cats breathed their last when they were removed to do the clutch. My 87 needed a new flywheel and clutch master. All tolled, I paid a little over $1000. You might want to check out some of the independents in your area too. There are some great mechanics lurking in unseemly looking garages.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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do it yourself you will save a bunch
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YOu can get a clutch and pressure plate for about $350. You won't need a new flywheel unless yours has either a lot of play of has been gouged from old clutch.

I put a new cluch in my with it up on jackstands. Not fun - but doable.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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I read somewhere and have been told that you should never cut a Corvette flywheel. If it needs resurfacing, don't. Replace it.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by myvettesblue
do it yourself you will save a bunch
i absolutely agree
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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well i am just 23
would probably buy a new clutch and flywheel and have my local shop do it as i wouldnt know what the heck i am doing.
any ideas on a good place to order a clutch/flywheel for a 96 coupe?
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I think carolina clutch has a kit for $255.http://www.carolinaclutch.com/Corvette%20cat.htm

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Originally Posted by LT4man
well i am just 23
would probably buy a new clutch and flywheel and have my local shop do it as i wouldnt know what the heck i am doing.
any ideas on a good place to order a clutch/flywheel for a 96 coupe?
thanks
Hey i'm 19 and I just changed mine out myself using an autozone clutch, first time I got under the vette. The clutch was $250 and I spent two weekends much better than paying $500 for a dealer clutch and another $700 for labor, take a dive and do it.
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