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Oct 18, 2013 | 07:43 AM

Jimmy C-6

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Cost for clutch install

I'm thinking of replacing my clutch this winter and was wondering what a reasonable shop should charge for the job? Any experience?

Oct 18, 2013 | 08:39 AM

99NassauVette

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I'm thinking of replacing my clutch this winter and was wondering what a reasonable shop should charge for the job? Any experience?

It's going to run you anywhere between 400 - 700 dollars depending on the shop.

Go ahead and replace the master / slave and get a remote bleeder while you're at it.

Oct 18, 2013 | 09:18 AM

JerryTX

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I was quoted $1000 and 1100 at 2 shops. I went ahead and bought 6 ton jackstands to raise the car 24", and bought the 7 or 800lb rated tranny jack, all from NorthernTool. For $300 in tools I didn't have I was able to do it with the help of a friend. I see why they charge the money but in the end, like most jobs, it's not that bad. The next time will go twice as quick. Definitely add the bleeder.

Oct 18, 2013 | 10:12 AM

Frans96ss

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We charge 1k For clutch install.... 4-700 is very cheap.. It really depends on your area. MAKE sure you bring it to someone who has done a bunch before.

Oct 18, 2013 | 10:42 AM

truckplay

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$1500 - $2000 depending on what clutch you go with.

Oct 18, 2013 | 01:47 PM

Devilish34

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We charge 1k For clutch install.... 4-700 is very cheap.. It really depends on your area. MAKE sure you bring it to someone who has done a bunch before.

^this.. it's not a 4-5hr job closer to 10

Oct 18, 2013 | 01:59 PM

pit-man

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^this.. it's not a 4-5hr job closer to 10

and can be alot more time if that damn Pilot Bearing refuses to come out after 2 different pullers.

Oct 18, 2013 | 05:10 PM

ColtaBilly

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Best to buy a good 13mm universal socket to reach the bolts at the top of the bell housing too. Let's not forget how much a PITA reconnecting the clutch slave line is too... Good DIY project!

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Oct 18, 2013 | 05:29 PM

Devilish34

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Best to buy a good 13mm universal socket to reach the bolts at the top of the bell housing too. Let's not forget how much a PITA reconnecting the clutch slave line is too... Good DIY project!

C5kid and I fought for an hour before we figured out the new one had a defective connector

Oct 19, 2013 | 01:48 AM

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99NassauVette

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^this.. it's not a 4-5hr job closer to 10

I've been quoted 4-700 by numerous places in the area, some of them are vendors on this site... just fyi.

Oct 19, 2013 | 11:45 AM

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Ursoboostd

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I was quoted $750 in labor at a reputable shop in Cincinnati.

Oct 19, 2013 | 12:03 PM

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0Josh@SpartanLSX

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Originally Posted by 99NassauVette

It's going to run you anywhere between 400 - 700 dollars depending on the shop.

Go ahead and replace the master / slave and get a remote bleeder while you're at it.

I'd be extremely leery of someone willing to do a Corvette clutch for $400. They either enjoy working for minimum wage or aren't offering a quality service.

We charge $650 for a stock exhaust car and $800 if it has longtubes.