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Old 09-13-2019, 11:22 AM
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Clutch install, What shop?

Welp it's that time for a clutch. Not sure I want to knock this out myself. Any recs for a shop in Central Florida to do one at a good price?
 
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With a clutch job or any other job don't shop by price. Find someone that is experienced with the job and done it before and will do it right. A lot of stuff comes off to do that job and I've seen many a hack clutch jobs where things are not put back together right or damaged and they cost you much more down the road.

Also since the subframe is out for it make sure you do the powerflex bushings and any other leaks that you can overlap the labor on to save cost.
 
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Old 09-14-2019, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by WayMotorWorks
With a clutch job or any other job don't shop by price. Find someone that is experienced with the job and done it before and will do it right. A lot of stuff comes off to do that job and I've seen many a hack clutch jobs where things are not put back together right or damaged and they cost you much more down the road.

Also since the subframe is out for it make sure you do the powerflex bushings and any other leaks that you can overlap the labor on to save cost.
I've called around a bit. Prices seem to vary a lot. One shop was interesting and recommended pulling the entire drivetrain to replace supercharger oil and re seal the motor while doing the clutch. Said they do it all for the standard clutch book time.
 
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Old 09-29-2019, 07:48 PM
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Not sure were you are located but there is a good Shop in Gainesville, Fl called Continental Imports that are reliable and stand behind their work.
 
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