Shop for a Clutch Job
#1
Shop for a Clutch Job
I have an R53 that has about 95k on the clock. The clutch is starting to slip. Looks like it is quite the job to do on your own, and unfortunately time is something I don't have. Anyone have an shops in the Chicago area they can recommend for a clutch job? I an in the NW suburbs, so closer to their would be great? If anyone recently got their clutch replaced, I am curious to see what the cost was. I know the labor itself is the killer.
#3
Same. Got me an R53 with 150k. I'm looking at:
http://www.mobileoneinc.com/Mobile_One_Inc/Home.html
as suggested by a friend who's been taking his mini there for years. I used to go to Hubbard Woods, I know they are referring old customers to a shop near their old location, but I forgot the name of the place.
http://www.mobileoneinc.com/Mobile_One_Inc/Home.html
as suggested by a friend who's been taking his mini there for years. I used to go to Hubbard Woods, I know they are referring old customers to a shop near their old location, but I forgot the name of the place.
#5
Yes.. 150k on the original clutch.. I want to say that I started noticing the slip around 125k, but I didn't have the time to work on it and it wasn't too bad. I could probably get by another 25k on it if I really needed to!
Here are some other suggestions I've found:
http://www.thewerkshop.com/
And I noticed Mini Mania Posted these links (Did not take a look yet) https://new.minimania.com/article/31...ners_and_Shops
https://new.minimania.com/Mini_Coope..._for_your_Mini
A buddy of mine owns this shop, but I don't know how he is with MINI's yet:
https://www.tf-works.com/engine-transmission/
Here are some other suggestions I've found:
http://www.thewerkshop.com/
And I noticed Mini Mania Posted these links (Did not take a look yet) https://new.minimania.com/article/31...ners_and_Shops
https://new.minimania.com/Mini_Coope..._for_your_Mini
A buddy of mine owns this shop, but I don't know how he is with MINI's yet:
https://www.tf-works.com/engine-transmission/
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#6
Parts (clutch disc, pressure plate & flywheel) run around $350 for a Valeo kit. You're right in saying that it's a bunch of work. I just installed a clutch in my R53 and it's pretty involved (FESM, dropping the subframe, removing the transmission and a bunch of other parts). However, it's a GREAT way to learn a lot about how your Mini works. I'm lucky enough to be retired and have a Mini that's not my DD so repair time is not really a factor. I worked on mine a little each day for about a week. I believe having it done is close to $2,500 because there is a ton of labor involved.
#7
I contacted the werkshop, but they said they cannot put a warranty on the labor if they use customer purchased parts. Is this usual for a lot of garages? I don't mind about not having a warranty on the part, as long as the labor has some sort of guarantee.. Does any shop do that? Waiting on replies from other shops at the moment. Will update.
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#9
Gotcha. So thewerkshop.com is out of the question then.
So far the parts I have on hand are the Valeo Clutch Kit and rear main seal.
Any other parts I might want to replace while I'm at it? I'm looking at these three shaft seals:
Shaft Seal 26x40x7,1 $22.05 23117518633 https://parts.miniofkennesaw.com/pro...117518633.html
Shaft Seal 36x58 $40.40 23117518638 https://parts.miniofkennesaw.com/pro...117518638.html
Shaft Seal 40x62 $43.51 23117550058 https://parts.miniofkennesaw.com/pro...117550058.html
Necessary?
So far the parts I have on hand are the Valeo Clutch Kit and rear main seal.
Any other parts I might want to replace while I'm at it? I'm looking at these three shaft seals:
Shaft Seal 26x40x7,1 $22.05 23117518633 https://parts.miniofkennesaw.com/pro...117518633.html
Shaft Seal 36x58 $40.40 23117518638 https://parts.miniofkennesaw.com/pro...117518638.html
Shaft Seal 40x62 $43.51 23117550058 https://parts.miniofkennesaw.com/pro...117550058.html
Necessary?
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If doing a clutch job you will have the front subframe out so it is the best time to upgrade the front control arm bushings to powerflex. The stock ones wear out every 40k miles and the PF won't wear out again. Since the subframe is out it cuts the labor down to an hour or less to replace them.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...shing-kit.html
And yes the Valeo kit is a good option for replacement as it's cost effective and reliable.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/valeo-...l-kit-r53.html
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...shing-kit.html
And yes the Valeo kit is a good option for replacement as it's cost effective and reliable.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/valeo-...l-kit-r53.html
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#14
If doing a clutch job you will have the front subframe out so it is the best time to upgrade the front control arm bushings to powerflex. The stock ones wear out every 40k miles and the PF won't wear out again. Since the subframe is out it cuts the labor down to an hour or less to replace them.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...shing-kit.html
And yes the Valeo kit is a good option for replacement as it's cost effective and reliable.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/valeo-...l-kit-r53.html
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...shing-kit.html
And yes the Valeo kit is a good option for replacement as it's cost effective and reliable.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/valeo-...l-kit-r53.html
Took my mini to a shop in Glenview IL today, http://mobileoneinc.com/ . Originally quoted around $800, but got back to be with $120/hr for 11 hr service, with an additional hour for the rear main seal? Still not a bad price I think. I supplied the Valeo clutch & flywheel as well as the rear main seal. Hopefully all goes well, considering the age of my R53 and some lines being quite old and corroded @_@
#15
I'm in a bind.. the shop has my car, apparently the rear main seal that i had delivered is not OEM and my guy doesn't to use it since it won't be under warranty. Current rear main seal is not leaking. It will take a few days to get ordered in. I need my car to be done by EOD tomorrow.. do I risk staying with the exiting rear main seal or totally worth it to wait for an OEM one to be shipped??? I'm calling local service shops around to see if they have one in stock now..
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