Flywheel
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From: San Pedro CA
You have a 1987... there is no way in hell that a flywheel should cost $900.00 - US or CDN! That's Corvette Tax if I have ever seen it...
That $900.00 should be for a new clutch AND flywheel, and labour included.
That $900.00 should be for a new clutch AND flywheel, and labour included.
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From: Duh I live in the city Lifted
Originally Posted by bogus
You have a 1987... there is no way in hell that a flywheel should cost $900.00 - US or CDN! That's Corvette Tax if I have ever seen it...
That $900.00 should be for a new clutch AND flywheel, and labour included.
That $900.00 should be for a new clutch AND flywheel, and labour included.
You could almost do an automatic convert for that amount. How did it get warped? Your throwout bearing has to be shot
. Its really easy. Just make sur you torque it back correctly in the correct sequence. Using x approach.
The one-piece, rear-seal crankshaft hub becomes distorted if the flywheel bolts aren't torqued properly to 65 lb-ft.
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From: Hanover Ontario
I was told that because the clutch was worn out, it heated up the flywheel which caused it to warp. They also told me that it was too thin to be machined.
Where would you suggest getting a flywheel?
Where would you suggest getting a flywheel?
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From: Duh I live in the city Lifted
Originally Posted by fastrtnu
I was told that because the clutch was worn out, it heated up the flywheel which caused it to warp. They also told me that it was too thin to be machined.
Where would you suggest getting a flywheel?
Where would you suggest getting a flywheel?
Last edited by Postpro; Sep 28, 2006 at 02:16 AM.
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From: Duh I live in the city Lifted
Originally Posted by fastrtnu
Thanks for the link. I'll go back and talk to him and tell him that 900 seems like way too much, then I'll see what happens.
Lol you are to kind I would go back and biatch slap him the cost on ebay are under 300.
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From: San Pedro CA
According to www.gmpartsdirect.com, the MSRP is $418.19 USC. Even with the exchange rates, $900.00 CDN is bull****.
www.gmpartsdirect.com has the flywheel for $247.90 USC. I would not buy from them tho... their S&H would kill you...
The GM part number is 14088646.
www.gmpartsdirect.com has the flywheel for $247.90 USC. I would not buy from them tho... their S&H would kill you...
The GM part number is 14088646.
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Ummm...you might want to mention to this mechanic that the clutch will get hot regardless of how much material is on it. It's called friction, it's a key part of the system.
I've never heard of a flywheel warping, but it certainly is possible that it's worn down too much to machine and reuse.
And like everyone else said, that's too much. Even with labor.
I've never heard of a flywheel warping, but it certainly is possible that it's worn down too much to machine and reuse.
And like everyone else said, that's too much. Even with labor.
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From: Hanover Ontario
I just got the car back and its perfect now. Shifts like a dream! Of course now the problem is that this guy wants to get paid. I have an account so he just said that he'd mail the bill to me but I did get a look at it. Over $700 for the labor, $480 for the "Corvette clutch kit" and $889 for the flywheel. The total he is expecting (including the 14% tax here in Ontario) was $2309!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this is totally out there so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens if I don't pay.
Any input on what this job SHOULD have cost?
To lay down what was done: remove entire clutch assembly (since it's a convertible they had to remove the X brace and the mufflers just to get at the transmission) replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel.
Any help is very much appreciated!
I think this is totally out there so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens if I don't pay.
Any input on what this job SHOULD have cost?
To lay down what was done: remove entire clutch assembly (since it's a convertible they had to remove the X brace and the mufflers just to get at the transmission) replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel.
Any help is very much appreciated!
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From: Los Angeles California
He actually raised the amount? By a lot? Oh boy. This is why I'm doing all the work on my car myself if I can help it. Regardless, sounds like it's too late for you to do anything but pay up... sucks.
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From: Duh I live in the city Lifted
Originally Posted by fastrtnu
Any input on what this job SHOULD have cost?
To lay down what was done: remove entire clutch assembly (since it's a convertible they had to remove the X brace and the mufflers just to get at the transmission) replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel.
Any help is very much appreciated!
30 min.
remove the X brace and the mufflers
15min
replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel
1-2 hours
That what it takes me and Im being overly giving here.
Im pretty quick tho.
Sorry guy it happens its "his cost" pay up take it somewhere else next time.
Diy isnt that hard at all these cars like race cars engineered to be taken apart quickly, just about everything is easy; try working on a lexus
Dealer)and some would say they are easy.These times are based upon me doing it numerous times some may be faster or slower if the job is done correctly cost isnt an issue the only issue is getting to where you feel comfortable ie: Ligenfelter/STS/Friend that it looks like you have, I would pay him whatever he wanted if I had it/credit and agreed to have it done.
I paid for a painting some say it sweet some say its ugly
I love it and the price I paid is not for discussion its for shiats and grins that are all mine regardless of others opinion.
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Originally Posted by fastrtnu
I just got the car back and its perfect now. Shifts like a dream! Of course now the problem is that this guy wants to get paid. I have an account so he just said that he'd mail the bill to me but I did get a look at it. Over $700 for the labor, $480 for the "Corvette clutch kit" and $889 for the flywheel. The total he is expecting (including the 14% tax here in Ontario) was $2309!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this is totally out there so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens if I don't pay.
Any input on what this job SHOULD have cost?
To lay down what was done: remove entire clutch assembly (since it's a convertible they had to remove the X brace and the mufflers just to get at the transmission) replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel.
Any help is very much appreciated!
I think this is totally out there so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens if I don't pay.
Any input on what this job SHOULD have cost?
To lay down what was done: remove entire clutch assembly (since it's a convertible they had to remove the X brace and the mufflers just to get at the transmission) replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel.
Any help is very much appreciated!
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From: San Pedro CA
Originally Posted by fastrtnu
I just got the car back and its perfect now. Shifts like a dream! Of course now the problem is that this guy wants to get paid. I have an account so he just said that he'd mail the bill to me but I did get a look at it. Over $700 for the labor, $480 for the "Corvette clutch kit" and $889 for the flywheel. The total he is expecting (including the 14% tax here in Ontario) was $2309!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this is totally out there so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens if I don't pay.
Any input on what this job SHOULD have cost?
To lay down what was done: remove entire clutch assembly (since it's a convertible they had to remove the X brace and the mufflers just to get at the transmission) replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel.
Any help is very much appreciated!
I think this is totally out there so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens if I don't pay.
Any input on what this job SHOULD have cost?
To lay down what was done: remove entire clutch assembly (since it's a convertible they had to remove the X brace and the mufflers just to get at the transmission) replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel.
Any help is very much appreciated!
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From: Duh I live in the city Lifted
Originally Posted by bogus
I will be blunt. You got ****ed.
Put it on visa and its there anyway. I had/choose to pay up front for everything, nope he got the stuff and is driving it. Worth a few dollars more when in a pinch.
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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Originally Posted by Postpro
Whats the conversion from canadian/ he got a creditable deal you ask me.
Put it on visa and its there anyway. I had/choose to pay up front for everything, nope he got the stuff and is driving it. Worth a few dollars more when in a pinch.
Put it on visa and its there anyway. I had/choose to pay up front for everything, nope he got the stuff and is driving it. Worth a few dollars more when in a pinch.
I don't know the conversion, but I believe it's roughly 20-25% more in Canada, so that $2300 in the USA would be around $1700 which is still a bit much.
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From: Georgetown Ontario
Unfortunately here in canuk land modifying cars cost more,it does not go by exchange rate.I do not doubt that is the cost for the parts,when I whent to replace the dual mass in my 92 the dealer wanted $3100 YES that much, the cheapest I could find was still over $2800,last time I check a zf tranny was a hair over $8k up here
the only thing to do is order from the U.S pay all the costs that go along with it,and still pay considerably less...its sad really.
the only thing to do is order from the U.S pay all the costs that go along with it,and still pay considerably less...its sad really.
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Originally Posted by redrage
Unfortunately here in canuk land modifying cars cost more,it does not go by exchange rate.I do not doubt that is the cost for the parts,when I whent to replace the dual mass in my 92 the dealer wanted $3100 YES that much, the cheapest I could find was still over $2800,last time I check a zf tranny was a hair over $8k up here the only thing to do is order from the U.S pay all the costs that go along with it,and still pay considerably less...its sad really.
the only thing to do is order from the U.S pay all the costs that go along with it,and still pay considerably less...its sad really.
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Originally Posted by fastrtnu
I just got the car back and its perfect now. Shifts like a dream! Of course now the problem is that this guy wants to get paid. I have an account so he just said that he'd mail the bill to me but I did get a look at it. Over $700 for the labor, $480 for the "Corvette clutch kit" and $889 for the flywheel. The total he is expecting (including the 14% tax here in Ontario) was $2309!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think this is totally out there so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens if I don't pay.
Any input on what this job SHOULD have cost?
To lay down what was done: remove entire clutch assembly (since it's a convertible they had to remove the X brace and the mufflers just to get at the transmission) replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel.
Any help is very much appreciated!
I think this is totally out there so I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens if I don't pay.
Any input on what this job SHOULD have cost?
To lay down what was done: remove entire clutch assembly (since it's a convertible they had to remove the X brace and the mufflers just to get at the transmission) replace the entire clutch system and the flywheel.
Any help is very much appreciated!
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
In a pinch I agree, but if he could have waited or went somewhere else, he'd be better off.
I don't know the conversion, but I believe it's roughly 20-25% more in Canada, so that $2300 in the USA would be around $1700 which is still a bit much.
I don't know the conversion, but I believe it's roughly 20-25% more in Canada, so that $2300 in the USA would be around $1700 which is still a bit much.
A few yerars ago I was in Quebec and needed to have the oil pump replaced on my wife's Grand AM. A Canadian GM dealer did the work and it cost me roughly 400 CAD. By the time I got the bill from AmEX the conversion factor at that time brought my cost to about $240 US. I told my wife its cheaper for me to drive to Quebec to have the car serviced than to have it done here in NJ.
