I'm just wondering as the throwout bearing on mine is giving me trouble. What is a reasonable amount to expect to pay if I were to provide the clutch and throwout bearing? Also what do the labor guides used by service departments give for the amount of time that this should take? Thanks.
How much should a clutch install cost?
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well i had my clutch replaced about 15,000 miles ago and i had provided the stage 2 clutch from midwestsho, and the people that installed it for me charged me alittle bit over 400 for the labor. soo im not sure if that helps
lndshark
Jolly Mon
It all depends on where you live and who does it. when I was living in Butte, Montana I paid 1200 bucks for a clutch replacment from a tranny shop. I got screwed totally, but there wasnt many options for replacement in Butte.
Had it done again, this past week, they did a bang up job as you can see, and am paying a lot less. I now live in Spokane, Washington, lot bigger area, more choices. Found a place called Clutchland, as the name would imply, all they do is clutches, $525 out the door. Parts and labor. very fast service too.
Shop around it pays, and look for a clutch specific shop if you can find one.
Had it done again, this past week, they did a bang up job as you can see, and am paying a lot less. I now live in Spokane, Washington, lot bigger area, more choices. Found a place called Clutchland, as the name would imply, all they do is clutches, $525 out the door. Parts and labor. very fast service too.
Shop around it pays, and look for a clutch specific shop if you can find one.
First of all, I live in NY. And nothing is cheap around here. So keep that in mind in the rates I mention below.
I've replaced the clutch twice. Both times it cost me about $450 in labor. And the shop did a good job.
Be careful though when you shop around. Make sure the shop KNOWS the SHO. Most don't. Many Ford dealerships don't even know the car. I'm serious.
If a shop offers you less than $400 in labor, be suspecious. Ask them questions about the longevity of the stock throwout bearing and how long it lasts and if the bearing can wear down the fingers on the clutch plate. You know, just to test their knowledge.
My 2c.
Michael
I've replaced the clutch twice. Both times it cost me about $450 in labor. And the shop did a good job.
Be careful though when you shop around. Make sure the shop KNOWS the SHO. Most don't. Many Ford dealerships don't even know the car. I'm serious.
If a shop offers you less than $400 in labor, be suspecious. Ask them questions about the longevity of the stock throwout bearing and how long it lasts and if the bearing can wear down the fingers on the clutch plate. You know, just to test their knowledge.
My 2c.
Michael
Racer X
SHO Pilot, Retired
cmichaelo said:
What shop did you go to? Mine is nearing the end of it's life (launching up a hill is getting interesting
), and I might not feel like putting it in myself.I used Bill Kolb Ford dealership in Blauvelt on Route 303 IIRC in Rockland county, NY. It's close to the Tappan Zee bridge.
A caution of warning. I would not trust most of the mechanics there. The particular guy I used there was Joe (that was in May 2000.) Don't know his last name.
I would not recommend ANY other mechanic there but him.
I'm soo ****** at this shop and the work they did on my car. They even bent one of my wheels on a test (read "joy") drive. Don't leave your car there. Stay there and watch like a hawk. Let the mechanic know you're waiting. They have a decent waiting room with TV and AC plugs for your laptop so you can get some work done while waiting, cause it'll take all day.
Michael
A caution of warning. I would not trust most of the mechanics there. The particular guy I used there was Joe (that was in May 2000.) Don't know his last name.
I would not recommend ANY other mechanic there but him.
I'm soo ****** at this shop and the work they did on my car. They even bent one of my wheels on a test (read "joy") drive. Don't leave your car there. Stay there and watch like a hawk. Let the mechanic know you're waiting. They have a decent waiting room with TV and AC plugs for your laptop so you can get some work done while waiting, cause it'll take all day.
Michael
Mr Anonymous
Tire Wall
Around here, about $500 just for labor is average. IIRC, SLTS labor is like 6.2 hours, but understand that doesn't necessarily reflect how long it should take, but how long should be billed for. Our guy can do a SHO clutch in 3 hours, but he's probably done over 100 SHO clutches. Someone who hasn't done too many (if any) could take 8 or 10 hours or more.
PROPHET
Well-Known Member
I paid $300 for labor.
qiksho
SHO Addict
Mr. Anonymous said:
To do a SHO clutch in 3 hours you get
The fastest I have done one with another person in my garage is around 7. Up here everything gets rusted and spend most of the time getting the exhaust studs out without breaking. I ended up breaking one once and it took me an extra 2 hours to get it out.
I have done 3 SHO's now and soon to do another one. Have also done a few other fwd clutch jobs, and the SHO is by far the most time consuming one I have done yet.
The previous owner of one of my SHO's had a bill for a clutch in Fargo, ND for $635 which included everything.
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