JDukesy Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 So my clutch seems to be slipping in 4th so getting it changed. Car is an N/A 5 speed. I have a replacement clutch and flywheel and the car is booked in but have a few questions. (I have done a search and it didn't reveal much) 1st off I have been quoted for 8 hours labour to change the clutch which comes to £400 at a local 'Performance' garage, is this about right? 2nd off what else should I replace while I am at it, I have read that its a good idea to change gearbox seals? Which ones and where should I get them from? 3rd off anything else to get done whilst I am at it? Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Jesse, No way, 8hrs is very excessive. We completed the bulk of my whole auto-manual conversion in 8hrs! - auto stuff off, clutch, flywheel, box and pedals in. Maybe a good idea to replace the rear crank seal while your there, spigot bearing and as part of your clutch change, do the release bearing too mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Gearbox oil replace, much easier with the box out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 4 hours MAX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupra95 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 As Ben says 4hrs is plenty Hate it when garages try to rip you off, prob cause u own a supra lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Jesse, what "performance" garage is this?! If it's who I think then don't bother mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Took me and a mate 3/4 hours to drop the W58 and change the clutch and re-fit. Should be easier with a ramp, as the car was on axel stands when we did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks everyone, I did think 8hours sounded excessive so that's confirmed it. Yeah Alex if the first word starts with W and the second with P then it probably is! Is there anywhere you would recommend?! I have phoned a few places and most were around the same price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks everyone, I did think 8hours sounded excessive so that's confirmed it. Yeah Alex if the first word starts with W and the second with P then it probably is! Is there anywhere you would recommend?! I have phoned a few places and most were around the same price! Thought it would be mate, I would give you the number for the garage here that I use but I think that's abit for out for you though? He's located out here in Ellon, I personally know the guy and he usually gives good rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupra95 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 My mate owns a small garage, but he's usually very busy. He's doing a mk1 focus rs engine into a m6 fiesta conversion, he's also doing a yb mk1 escort at the moment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Maybe a good idea to replace the rear crank seal while your there, spigot bearing and as part of your clutch change, do the release bearing too mate Gearbox oil replace, much easier with the box out. Worth doing these bits at the same time, should be able to get it all from Toyota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Thought it would be mate, I would give you the number for the garage here that I use but I think that's abit for out for you though? He's located out here in Ellon, I personally know the guy and he usually gives good rates. Might be able to take it out to Ellon if its a good garage and reasonably priced then I don't mind driving out. My mate owns a small garage, but he's usually very busy. He's doing a mk1 focus rs engine into a m6 fiesta conversion, he's also doing a yb mk1 escort at the moment too. Thanks, I could always give him a call? Unless anyone has any other recommendations for somewhere in town that is good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 8 hours??? What are they doing taking the engine out to take the box off and change the clutch? As said 3 hours max, supra gearbox is a very easy box to take out and put back in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupra95 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Will be a bit longer if you decide to do crank seal and spigot bush, my mate only charges £40ph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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