Clutch Replacement Cost??
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Clutch Replacement Cost??
What should it cost to replace a clutch in a 96 LT4 (parts & labor)? Is the flywheel typically replaced or just resurfaced? I have around 44K on my car and getting some shaking when releasing the clutch pedal. My local Chevy dealer quoted $2,400 and I laughed. I figured around $1,500 - $1,700 total based on the cost of the parts looking online. Thanks
Slingshot
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From: Charlotte NC
Clutch Assembly Replacement — 5.7L V8
1994 Chevrolet Corvette
With 44,000 mi. near zip 28247
Estimated price range for your repair
$1231 - $1492
Estimate Includes:
Labor: $446 - $569
Parts: $785 - $923
Clutch Disc/Pressure Plate
Release Bearing
Clutch Pilot Bearing
Gearbox Oil-Quart
1994 Chevrolet Corvette
With 44,000 mi. near zip 28247
Estimated price range for your repair
$1231 - $1492
Estimate Includes:
Labor: $446 - $569
Parts: $785 - $923
Clutch Disc/Pressure Plate
Release Bearing
Clutch Pilot Bearing
Gearbox Oil-Quart
Burning Brakes
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Posts: 853
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From: Slinger WI
Clutch Assembly Replacement — 5.7L V8
1994 Chevrolet Corvette
With 44,000 mi. near zip 28247
Estimated price range for your repair
$1231 - $1492
Estimate Includes:
Labor: $446 - $569
Parts: $785 - $923
Clutch Disc/Pressure Plate
Release Bearing
Clutch Pilot Bearing
Gearbox Oil-Quart
1994 Chevrolet Corvette
With 44,000 mi. near zip 28247
Estimated price range for your repair
$1231 - $1492
Estimate Includes:
Labor: $446 - $569
Parts: $785 - $923
Clutch Disc/Pressure Plate
Release Bearing
Clutch Pilot Bearing
Gearbox Oil-Quart
For the benefit of a doubt, perhaps, in the 2400.00 quote, maybe a new dual mass flywheel is included?
Le Mans Master
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From: H-Town Texas
A dealership will replace the dual mass flywheel, as it cannot be machined. The cost of the FW is somewhere in the $700-900 range. It is possible to keep the flywheel depending on its condition. A good tech can sand the rough spots. Did this on mine about 60K miles ago, working fine.
The Valeo clutch kit will come in at about $200-250. This is the stock replacement. The book rates this as a 10 hr job @ 90-125/hr, depending on the shop rates.
You could go aluminum flywheel which will cost less, or f-body single mass, will require grinding and balancing. This will probably cost less parts wise and many see it as an upgrade. I plan on this when the time comes. Although you get more tranny noise.
Whoever does the work, make sure they check the clutch fork and pivot ball, I had a wear issue with this later on.
The Valeo clutch kit will come in at about $200-250. This is the stock replacement. The book rates this as a 10 hr job @ 90-125/hr, depending on the shop rates.
You could go aluminum flywheel which will cost less, or f-body single mass, will require grinding and balancing. This will probably cost less parts wise and many see it as an upgrade. I plan on this when the time comes. Although you get more tranny noise.
Whoever does the work, make sure they check the clutch fork and pivot ball, I had a wear issue with this later on.
Melting Slicks
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"Whoever does the work, make sure they check the clutch fork and pivot ball, I had a wear issue with this later on."
What would cause a severe clutch chatter in reverse gear only after a new clutch job?? any ideas? I mean the whole car shakes violently in reverse when slipping the clutch out...after the clutch is slipped out, its OK....
What would cause a severe clutch chatter in reverse gear only after a new clutch job?? any ideas? I mean the whole car shakes violently in reverse when slipping the clutch out...after the clutch is slipped out, its OK....
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,139
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From: H-Town Texas
"Whoever does the work, make sure they check the clutch fork and pivot ball, I had a wear issue with this later on."
What would cause a severe clutch chatter in reverse gear only after a new clutch job?? any ideas? I mean the whole car shakes violently in reverse when slipping the clutch out...after the clutch is slipped out, its OK....
What would cause a severe clutch chatter in reverse gear only after a new clutch job?? any ideas? I mean the whole car shakes violently in reverse when slipping the clutch out...after the clutch is slipped out, its OK....
Yours could be just a matter of the new clutch having more "grab" than you're accustomed to. I think the ZF's really hate being in reverse.
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"Whoever does the work, make sure they check the clutch fork and pivot ball, I had a wear issue with this later on."
What would cause a severe clutch chatter in reverse gear only after a new clutch job?? any ideas? I mean the whole car shakes violently in reverse when slipping the clutch out...after the clutch is slipped out, its OK....
What would cause a severe clutch chatter in reverse gear only after a new clutch job?? any ideas? I mean the whole car shakes violently in reverse when slipping the clutch out...after the clutch is slipped out, its OK....
Pro
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From: Austin Texas
A dealership will replace the dual mass flywheel, as it cannot be machined. The cost of the FW is somewhere in the $700-900 range. It is possible to keep the flywheel depending on its condition. A good tech can sand the rough spots. Did this on mine about 60K miles ago, working fine.
The Valeo clutch kit will come in at about $200-250. This is the stock replacement. The book rates this as a 10 hr job @ 90-125/hr, depending on the shop rates.
You could go aluminum flywheel which will cost less, or f-body single mass, will require grinding and balancing. This will probably cost less parts wise and many see it as an upgrade. I plan on this when the time comes. Although you get more tranny noise.
Whoever does the work, make sure they check the clutch fork and pivot ball, I had a wear issue with this later on.
The Valeo clutch kit will come in at about $200-250. This is the stock replacement. The book rates this as a 10 hr job @ 90-125/hr, depending on the shop rates.
You could go aluminum flywheel which will cost less, or f-body single mass, will require grinding and balancing. This will probably cost less parts wise and many see it as an upgrade. I plan on this when the time comes. Although you get more tranny noise.
Whoever does the work, make sure they check the clutch fork and pivot ball, I had a wear issue with this later on.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 248
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From: Pine Beach NJ
Hey everyone I know I have a C5 but can someone tell me if they figured out that problem? My car developed a bad chatter vibration problem yesterday while in reverse. The car shakes and has bad chatter when in REVERSE or NEUTRAL only. If its in forward gears its OK, or if its in neutral WITH THE CLUTCH DOWN its OK. But neutral with the clutch up I get the chatter too... weird! Any suggestions?
