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Dec 27, 2006 | 02:08 AM

midnightc5

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Clutch job $

Can someone clue me in as to how a clutch
replacement would cost? I know i'll need one
in the near future. Just want to get an idea.

Thanks, Tom

Dec 27, 2006 | 02:37 AM

mdhmi

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Labor is around $600-850. The clutch itself is anywhere from $400 to several thousand.

Dec 27, 2006 | 10:34 AM

Gene Culley

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I sell the LS7 clutch, pressure plate and flywheel for 398.05. You can get a new slave and master for about 250.

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Gene

Dec 27, 2006 | 12:47 PM

vince3

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400-500$

Dec 27, 2006 | 02:10 PM

0C_Williams@RPM

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Going for the lowest cost is not usually a good move so make sure whoever does this can and will guarantee your satifaction and stands accountable for poor results.

I'd expect to pay $500-$650 labor and I would expect to have zero issues, no leaks, no vibrations, nothing but smoooth clutch engagement at the proper pedal loaction.

I also think the car needs to be re-aligned - add another $80-$125

Dec 27, 2006 | 03:15 PM

jmzvet

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A shop in SoCal said $650 for labor which is about the going rate around here. I have LT headers so it might be a little cheaper if you don't.

Dec 27, 2006 | 03:16 PM

jmzvet

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Originally Posted by C_Williams

I also think the car needs to be re-aligned - add another $80-$125

Why would an alignment be necessary?

Dec 27, 2006 | 03:25 PM

SteveDoten

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Why would an alignment be necessary?

because your dropping the rear xmember and relying on the dowel pins for alignment upon installation

I believe this is also in accordance with the GM instructions

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Dec 27, 2006 | 07:39 PM

Corvette-Chris

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I've heard anywhere from $600 to $800. LG did my brothers and no alignment was needed.

Dec 28, 2006 | 12:39 AM

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midnightc5

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Thanks guys!

Although hefty...not as bad as I
thought.

Dec 28, 2006 | 07:43 PM

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jmzvet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve@CTCorvette

because your dropping the rear xmember and relying on the dowel pins for alignment upon installation

I believe this is also in accordance with the GM instructions

Good info.
Thanks