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Clutch replacement

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After being looked at by a few machanics, they told me my clutch is going soon. I got no idea how they tell ==.

Im just wondering where to get a new clutch, and also what is the difference between HD clutch and standard clutch.

Also whats the price difference between the two, and whats the labour price to get it replaced?

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Think $700~ish total. $400 for clutch kit, $300 labour.

HD is the same clutch plate as a standard clutch plate, the obny difference is a stiffer diaphram (the spingy resistance when you put your foot on it.)

I'd recommend the Excedy heavy duty, number of people here have used it (including myself) and recommend it. Its not too heavy to use.
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Good question though, how do you tell if the clutch is getting low without splitting the gearbox from the engine?

I didn't think you could... :?
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Shane001 wrote:Good question though, how do you tell if the clutch is getting low without splitting the gearbox from the engine?

I didn't think you could... :?
...unless it's slipping?
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Pedal engagement height usually, coupled with the odd crunch.
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:lol: Yes I know it's easy to tell once it's failed or about to fail :lol:

Ben is there much difference between pedal height from a new and say 80% used clutch?
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Bennoz wrote:Think $700~ish total. $400 for clutch kit, $300 labour.

HD is the same clutch plate as a standard clutch plate, the obny difference is a stiffer diaphram (the spingy resistance when you put your foot on it.)

I'd recommend the Excedy heavy duty, number of people here have used it (including myself) and recommend it. Its not too heavy to use.

Really 300bucks where? O-O i got some machnic quoting me like about 600-700 just for labour ==

where would i be able to get a exceddy heavy duty clutch and how much (:
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Shane001 wrote:Good question though, how do you tell if the clutch is getting low without splitting the gearbox from the engine?

I didn't think you could... :?

Dunoo o-o just the machanic said, I just started learning manual so i got no idea LOL
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Xeno wrote:
Bennoz wrote:Think $700~ish total. $400 for clutch kit, $300 labour.

HD is the same clutch plate as a standard clutch plate, the obny difference is a stiffer diaphram (the spingy resistance when you put your foot on it.)

I'd recommend the Excedy heavy duty, number of people here have used it (including myself) and recommend it. Its not too heavy to use.

Really 300bucks where? O-O i got some machnic quoting me like about 600-700 just for labour ==

where would i be able to get a exceddy heavy duty clutch and how much (:
Thats Ben volunteering :lol:
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Taz wrote:
Xeno wrote:
Bennoz wrote:Think $700~ish total. $400 for clutch kit, $300 labour.

HD is the same clutch plate as a standard clutch plate, the obny difference is a stiffer diaphram (the spingy resistance when you put your foot on it.)

I'd recommend the Excedy heavy duty, number of people here have used it (including myself) and recommend it. Its not too heavy to use.

Really 300bucks where? O-O i got some machnic quoting me like about 600-700 just for labour ==

where would i be able to get a exceddy heavy duty clutch and how much (:
Thats Ben volunteering :lol:


wooooot really? :D
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Xeno wrote:
Bennoz wrote:Think $700~ish total. $400 for clutch kit, $300 labour.

HD is the same clutch plate as a standard clutch plate, the obny difference is a stiffer diaphram (the spingy resistance when you put your foot on it.)

I'd recommend the Excedy heavy duty, number of people here have used it (including myself) and recommend it. Its not too heavy to use.

Really 300bucks where? O-O i got some machnic quoting me like about 600-700 just for labour ==

where would i be able to get a exceddy heavy duty clutch and how much (:
I can change a 4WD clutch in under 4 hours so $300.00 would be about right for a FWD.
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Xeno wrote:
Taz wrote:
Xeno wrote:
Bennoz wrote:Think $700~ish total. $400 for clutch kit, $300 labour.

HD is the same clutch plate as a standard clutch plate, the obny difference is a stiffer diaphram (the spingy resistance when you put your foot on it.)

I'd recommend the Excedy heavy duty, number of people here have used it (including myself) and recommend it. Its not too heavy to use.

Really 300bucks where? O-O i got some machnic quoting me like about 600-700 just for labour ==

where would i be able to get a exceddy heavy duty clutch and how much (:
Thats Ben volunteering :lol:
wooooot really? :D
:facepalm2:

I'd love to be your mechanic guys, but you just don't pay me enough :lol:
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No more beer and more coke?
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Bennoz wrote:
Xeno wrote:
Taz wrote:
Xeno wrote:
Bennoz wrote:Think $700~ish total. $400 for clutch kit, $300 labour.

HD is the same clutch plate as a standard clutch plate, the obny difference is a stiffer diaphram (the spingy resistance when you put your foot on it.)

I'd recommend the Excedy heavy duty, number of people here have used it (including myself) and recommend it. Its not too heavy to use.

Really 300bucks where? O-O i got some machnic quoting me like about 600-700 just for labour ==

where would i be able to get a exceddy heavy duty clutch and how much (:
Thats Ben volunteering :lol:
wooooot really? :D
:facepalm2:

I'd love to be your mechanic guys, but you just don't pay me enough :lol:

hahah how much would you charge LOL, its a lot better than getting some backyard machanic LOL
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Going rate $100.00 an hour plus coke.
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payaya wrote:Going rate $100.00 an hour plus coke.
Haha are you able to do it? :)
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If ya come to Melbourne.
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