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Old 01-02-2009, 12:03 AM
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So I got my car back yesterday from the shop after paying $150 towing and $200 for getting a new CV joint. Then last night my clutch blew and my car is stuck at my buddies house needing another tow.... I hate my car
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:05 AM
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dang dude, that does suck! well, i guess its time to get a southbend clutch or something, can u put in the clutch on your own?
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:32 AM
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I have some people that might be able too. how much would it cost??
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:45 AM
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to buy a new clutch or with installation and everything? are u gonna get a new flywheel too? Southbend stage 3 clutch is $450, probably around $300-400 for a new light weight flywheel (if u choose to do so) and about 9 hours of labor.

9 hours x $ 85 hr = $765

could cost u anywhere from $1100-$1500 to have someone install a clutch.
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:46 AM
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but their are cheaper clutches (oem clutch) and if you have buddies who can do it then your saving labor money!
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 02:12 AM
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I found a clutch pack for like $200 and I have a buddy that can do it too
 
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that sucks man! I should probably change my clutch pretty soon too.
is that ur stock clutch?? and how many miles do u have on it?? JW...
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 04:23 AM
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Stock clutch, 136k miles.
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 05:40 AM
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damn lasted you a while! mines at 107 ish... but its not slippin yet
 
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Old 01-02-2009, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by PunchyTable
Stock clutch, 136k miles.
SHUT UP!!! My clutch is slipping bad and I turn 136k in a few hundred miles....
 


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