Re: clutch job price

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Posted by BillBowes on January 30, 1999 at 23:41:20:

In Reply to: clutch job price posted by steve on January 30, 1999 at 20:43:02:

>Any way to tell?

130K is a little early for a second clutch, unless the PO was a clutch rider. You could also need a rear oil seal, which would pour oil on your clutch parts causing problems.

>What is the average price for a clutch job.

Clutch parts are about $200 for pressure plate, clutch plate, and release bearing. While you're in there, might as well replace the pilot bearing ($10, but a bitch to get out).

If you're not doing it yourself, $5-600 is about right, if your driveshaft is OK.

OTH, if you're serious about owning this kind of car, it's time to get some wheels while you learn how to do the job. 10 years ago when I bought my first BMW, 1 1977 530i, I would have been really scared to do the job. Since then I've rebuilt 2 big six motors, replaced a bunch of clutches, etc... and now I wouldn't buy anything but a big 6.

Did i mention that I have a Bavaria AND a 745i?

Go for it.

Bill Bowes

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Re: clutch job price This could be a possibility and a great return to childhood. I did my first (and only) clutch job in 74 on my 71 2002. It was a daunting experience to say the least but with the help of a neighborhood kid we wrestled the tranny down and back. I might have to forgo it this time until I get back in the house (got it in the settlement along with my life) and begin to make the garage a heated year round mecca. But maybe I can delay if the pressure plate holds out. It happened so fast makes me think it's a fluid thing. No one would do a clutch without replacing the pressure plate would they? Also an experienced wrench told me I might have to resurface the fly wheel. That throughs me back into the self-doubt tunnel again. Is that a big deal? 10:12:01 1/31/99 (5)
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: >Any way to tell? : 130K is a little early for a second clutch, unless the PO was a clutch rider. You could also need a rear oil seal, which would pour oil on your clutch parts causing problems. : >What is the average price for a clutch job. : Clutch parts are about $200 for pressure plate, clutch plate, and release bearing. While you're in there, might as well replace the pilot bearing ($10, but a bitch to get out). : If you're not doing it yourself, $5-600 is about right, if your driveshaft is OK. : OTH, if you're serious about owning this kind of car, it's time to get some wheels while you learn how to do the job. 10 years ago when I bought my first BMW, 1 1977 530i, I would have been really scared to do the job. Since then I've rebuilt 2 big six motors, replaced a bunch of clutches, etc... and now I wouldn't buy anything but a big 6. : Did i mention that I have a Bavaria AND a 745i? : Go for it. : Bill Bowes

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