Standard Rate Guide
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Standard Rate Guide
I need to know an approximate cost for replacing the clutch master cyl and the T.O.. bearing on my 2000. I've reached the point where I can't do it myself. A combination of age and health matters, so I need to go to a dealer to have this done. In my area dealers get away with a lot as people around here never question the cost of repairs on their cars. While I know it won't be cheap I would like to know how many hours this work should take at a dealership. I need to know from someone who did this work at a dealership, or has access to a Standard Rate Guide. Kind of hard to shop around as the car will have to be flat-bedded to the shop.
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I sure wouldn't take it to a Chevy dealer, major high dollar for anything they do.
I would find someplace that handles lots of Corvettes.
And, you should be able to phone shop the job around.
And, were it mine, I would do the clutch while the car is that far apart already anyway.
I would find someplace that handles lots of Corvettes.
And, you should be able to phone shop the job around.
And, were it mine, I would do the clutch while the car is that far apart already anyway.
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I need to know an approximate cost for replacing the clutch master cyl and the T.O.. bearing on my 2000. I've reached the point where I can't do it myself. A combination of age and health matters, so I need to go to a dealer to have this done. In my area dealers get away with a lot as people around here never question the cost of repairs on their cars. While I know it won't be cheap I would like to know how many hours this work should take at a dealership. I need to know from someone who did this work at a dealership, or has access to a Standard Rate Guide. Kind of hard to shop around as the car will have to be flat-bedded to the shop.
You can get a 1 month subscription to Alldata DIY or Mitchell and they have the labor rates.
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I sure wouldn't take it to a Chevy dealer, major high dollar for anything they do.
I would find someplace that handles lots of Corvettes.
And, you should be able to phone shop the job around.
And, were it mine, I would do the clutch while the car is that far apart already anyway.
I would find someplace that handles lots of Corvettes.
And, you should be able to phone shop the job around.
And, were it mine, I would do the clutch while the car is that far apart already anyway.
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And, since the car will have to be taken apart the same as if you were replacing the clutch, the only added cost would be the cost of parts, clutch disc and pressure plate, really false economy not to.
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I'm in Ct, lower Fairfield Cty, Stamford area.. Only looking for a fair price. Dealers are horrible in this area.
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Dealer would be the last place I would take the car. No one there is likely to have worked on a C5.
You have to pull the clutch and torque tube anyway to change the throwout bearing. No way I would get it apart that far and not replace the clutch and rebuild the torque tube.
And put in a remote bleeder for the clutch slave cylinder.
You have to pull the clutch and torque tube anyway to change the throwout bearing. No way I would get it apart that far and not replace the clutch and rebuild the torque tube.
And put in a remote bleeder for the clutch slave cylinder.
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Down that way the absolute best option for experience, rather... Expertise.... as well as GM enthusiasm despite having worked on every exotic known to man from 1920s forward and probably a very good chance at having influence Glickenhaus into using an LT4 with twin turbos in the street production Glickenhaus car..... Is Tom Falconeri of Ace Performance in Ridgefield. I once trusted him and his dad to do valve springs for me when I couldn't. I don't trust people to work on my cars mind you. I had no reservations. Absolutely reach out to Tom. He is knowm equally well for his paint and body work too.
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Sounds like you have some good suggestions for coming up with the info you seek.
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Down that way the absolute best option for experience, rather... Expertise.... as well as GM enthusiasm despite having worked on every exotic known to man from 1920s forward and probably a very good chance at having influence Glickenhaus into using an LT4 with twin turbos in the street production Glickenhaus car..... Is Tom Falconeri of Ace Performance in Ridgefield. I once trusted him and his dad to do valve springs for me when I couldn't. I don't trust people to work on my cars mind you. I had no reservations. Absolutely reach out to Tom. He is knowm equally well for his paint and body work too.
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I went to Ace Tire/Performance today and set an appointment date. Kind of agreed that would only do the Clutch Master Cylinder. If that doesn't work at least the car is there to do any additional work if needed. I bought it new and only drive it a little over 2k a year and it is all long highway driving so I can't see any excess wear on clutch or TO bearing. I'll post the results when the car is done.
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Did they suggest Tick adjustable master?
So you're not having them pull the drivetrain back to service the clutch itself or the slave then. Just access to the fender and footwell to swap the master and see what's up before diving deeper? I'll be curious to see how it turns out. Hoping the best.
So you're not having them pull the drivetrain back to service the clutch itself or the slave then. Just access to the fender and footwell to swap the master and see what's up before diving deeper? I'll be curious to see how it turns out. Hoping the best.
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Did they suggest Tick adjustable master?
So you're not having them pull the drivetrain back to service the clutch itself or the slave then. Just access to the fender and footwell to swap the master and see what's up before diving deeper? I'll be curious to see how it turns out. Hoping the best.
So you're not having them pull the drivetrain back to service the clutch itself or the slave then. Just access to the fender and footwell to swap the master and see what's up before diving deeper? I'll be curious to see how it turns out. Hoping the best.
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UPDATE - Got the car back today from Ace Tire/Performance in Ridgefield, CT. They replaced the Clutch Master Cylinder unit (a GM part I supplied them with) and the problem is corrected.
The total bill came to $873, but when broken down I found it to be quite reasonable for this area.
Towing cost was $253 - A distance of about 20 miles. Hook up $125 and $5.50+ per mile.
Labor to replace the Master Cyl came to $362 (labor rate $185 hr)
Also had them flush and change regular brake fluid $159 plus fluid $29
Shop Supplies $33 and sales tax $52
I bought the new unit from Rock Auto for $165.
Might be less in other parts of the country, but around here I thought all the prices were fair. The people at Ace are very polite, do good work and have built a good business working on a wide range of cars with the knowledge to do things correctly
All in all a good experience
The total bill came to $873, but when broken down I found it to be quite reasonable for this area.
Towing cost was $253 - A distance of about 20 miles. Hook up $125 and $5.50+ per mile.
Labor to replace the Master Cyl came to $362 (labor rate $185 hr)
Also had them flush and change regular brake fluid $159 plus fluid $29
Shop Supplies $33 and sales tax $52
I bought the new unit from Rock Auto for $165.
Might be less in other parts of the country, but around here I thought all the prices were fair. The people at Ace are very polite, do good work and have built a good business working on a wide range of cars with the knowledge to do things correctly
All in all a good experience
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Always great to find a shop that you can work with!
A caution about supplying your own parts tho... the shop isn't obligated to warranty them.
Sometimes it's better just to pay the markup in return for that, especially on work with a high ratio between labor cost and parts cost.
A caution about supplying your own parts tho... the shop isn't obligated to warranty them.
Sometimes it's better just to pay the markup in return for that, especially on work with a high ratio between labor cost and parts cost.