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Old Apr 14, 2022 | 04:13 PM
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Has anyone ever experienced having a cracked bell housing and how much did it cost to get replaced?
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The labor is the equivalent of replacing the clutch. Probably 10 to 12 hours by the book
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Is it actually cracked or are we talking about casting marks.
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Is it actually cracked or are we talking about casting marks.
chevrolet performance dealership is telling me it is cracked. i haven’t seen it myself though
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Originally Posted by lukec
chevrolet performance dealership is telling me it is cracked. i haven’t seen it myself though
Like a Dr., get a second opinion. On a labor intensive (read: EXPENSIVE!) job like replacing a bellhousing, I know I'd want to know for sure.....
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