I think I need a new clutch. Anyone pay for one yet? I wanna know up front if I'm going to get hosed. Thanks in advance!

 

It sounds like you need to conduct some test to determine if your clutch is on its way out. What are your indications so far?

The lesser expensive dealerships charge about $1,600 for the labor alone. Start looking for a good independant shop that has experience now!

When doing the clutch, it's very cost effective to also change the flywheel, and install a limited slip, if you don't already have one.

 

Roughly $215 in parts.

 

You have an indoor garage, a floor jack, 4 jack stands, an average set of hand tools, normal measure of common sense and a week or so to piddle around with it? (less than $400 in tools will get you by)

I'm changing mine for the second time right now (got a bad clutch). It's really not that hard if you have the ability to read, follow instructions and recognize when to stop and ask for help. I can attest that the folks on this forum are VERY helpful and will talk you through the tough spots. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...34&postcount=1

Seriously, it's not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. You'll save yourself a bunch on labor and learn to appreciate your car much more than you will by paying someone else to do it.

cheers,
Lloyd

 

I paid $1400 at NW MINI. I would have had it done at my normal shop for about half that, but the dealer said it sounded like the transmission was out and that I should tow it in, all covered by warranty. After they took it all apart they told me that it was the clutch, and that I had to pay for it all.