sarasquares

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i need a clutch fitting and dont know what to expect to pay. what would a resonable quote from a garage be and what would i expect to pay if i got it done through someone i know?

anyone

StudentScooby

500ish from garage

sarasquares

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i am on about just the fitting, not suppy....unless that is to just fit

Turbohot

Where are you getting clutch from?API Engines are very reasonable.
Mine was about what he^ says with labour charges on top.Clutch of course, was bought at API.

AudiLover

I'll fit your clutch if you let me have a go afterwards.

Turbohot

BTW, I did know the person through my partner but he was a professional mechanic with a garage.Therefore,i think I got it done quite reasonable.I wouldn't let any unprofessional DIY enthusiast mend my car,no matter how good mates they are

sarasquares

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i can get a clutch for 80 odd quid, its the fitting i am struggling on

sarasquares

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youve got about as much chance of licking your own bum

pslewis

Tell you what, you find a grease monkey and I will project manage it for you - we could enjoy a glass of red wine and a piece of classical music sitting in the sun watching the oik do the jobbie

Yes?

Pete

sarasquares

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sounds like a good deal to me...

i can look at his bum crack as well

pslewis

OMG!!!

He 'could' look like me!!!!! Then the bum crack is the LAST thing you will want to see!!

Pete

sarasquares

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if he looked like you it would be all i would be able to see

pslewis

Oddly enough I'm not really cut-out to work under cars



You could park your TRIKE in my bum-crack!

Pete

sarasquares

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i could always raise my suspension to the monster truck size

we know that the are a skinny really

Leslie

Performance Engines in Cheltenham are very reasonable and they do it while you wait if you make an appointment. They can supply a clutch if you want.

Les

rr_ww

A clutch is obviously a gearbox out job. Which your average dealer will charge somewhere in the region of 4-6 hours (depending on car) to do. Dealers tend to be on the £100p/h so if you know someone who will charge you £50p/h you're doing well.

The problem you'll find is that guys who do PJ's (Private Jobs) dont want the hassle or grief of trying to get a gearbox out a) on their own and b) when a car is fairly low on axle stands. This is one of those jobs that having access to a ramp makes all the difference.

sarasquares

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i spoke to someone yesterday and asked, could i put a turbo clutch and new gearbox in without having the conversion done as later in the year i was having an engine conversion anyway, the bloke said yes, but, the engine is lifted out to put the clutch in but to do the gearbox as well its shed loads more labour as a lot more needs to be done. i was going to have to put a new gearbox in later on so i am unsure what way to go about this?

suggestions please.................

what i need to know is................how much labour and time is it to do the gearbox as well as just a clutch........or would i be better off putting in a sport clutch for now then later replace it with the full conversion

cheers guys, do your best

GC8

Engine; gearbox; rear differential; front suspension struts & brakes; rear suspension struts & brakes; front and rear anti-roll bars; ABS peripherals; exhaust manifolds & exhaust; ECU; wiring loom; radiator..... Sara itd be easier to build a new car from scratch. Are you sure that youve thought it through properly and if youve taken someones advice are you sure that they know their **** from their elbow?


Simon

sarasquares

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ive had a word....i will only be fitting a clutch, all i need is someone here to offer to do it at mates rates

i am still quids in cash wise if i convert mine than if i sold mine and started again

JTaylor

You must be farking mad

andy97

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You should be able to get a good un-abused turbo model for £5-6k, sell you sport for a £1-2k. I doubt very much that you will be able to convert a sport to a reliable/decent/safe job for less than the difference. Labour is the expensive part of the conversion and it will need lots of it to do the job right.

Speak to some specialists like Api, scoobyclinic etc and get their opinion

sarasquares

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i have set my mind on converting mine. i have a kit on mine and the colour makes it less saleable so i am going to stick with what ive got. if the job is done properly there is no reason why it wont be a job well done

cookstar

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About 4 hours work Sarah, API charge less than £50 per hour (I think)


There you have it, you are quite close to them are you not

dpb

I like a girl who speaks her mind.. - evening Sara

sarasquares

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i dunno, am i?

i have a sta nav so i know nothing

dpb

Starship anterprise ...

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

dunk strikes again

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

Where do you live?

sarasquares

iTrader: (1)

Hertfordshire

cookstar

iTrader: (6)

good luck