Clutch needs replacement
I was talking to my mechanic this morning. My clutch needs to be replaced, he claims that I should not be driving it or it may damage the housing. Parts are 1000 bucks, labour another 1000. Is this a reasonable price ?
Does it have to be am alfa specialist to do this job or can I get any other mechanic ....
Thank you for your help
Does it have to be am alfa specialist to do this job or can I get any other mechanic ....
Thank you for your help
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You can do it yourself.for about $400. You can contact Andy at Performatek http://www.performatek.com/frOnlineCatalog.htm and have him reline your existing clutch. The instructions for a clutch change are at http://www.lalosgarage.com/Tech/MilanoT ... lutch.html
It is really not difficult. I did it 9 months ago. I sourced a used Milano single plate clutch as I had a twin plate clutch and had Andy reline it. Terry
It is really not difficult. I did it 9 months ago. I sourced a used Milano single plate clutch as I had a twin plate clutch and had Andy reline it. Terry
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Tes. I have a 83 GTV6 that I have owned since new. Also check out Greg Gordon's site on the guibo/clutch change. http://www.hiperformancestore.com/guiboDSclutch.htm Great infor there as well. Terry
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Those prices are about right. The entire clutch assembly is now around $1000, and I am not surprised to hear that labor is another thousand. (At my shop it's less, but I am not in Canada).
I strongly suggest buying a performance clutch disk from Andy at Performatek and doing the job yourself. It will be very rewarding and save you about $1700!
Greg
I strongly suggest buying a performance clutch disk from Andy at Performatek and doing the job yourself. It will be very rewarding and save you about $1700!
Greg
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hey rooks, you shouldn't be watching my videos anyhow being under age and all..
I don't want to go toe to toe with anyone here. For a start I buy my stuff at trade and from the "right" outlets. Secondly we are talking AUD not USD. Finally, I just gave a complete new pressure plate and driven plate to a friend for free. It's not cause I am so generous....
All I am saying is to be vigilant about paying through the nose for stuff just cause you own an Alfa. When people hear you say its for an Alfa, for some reason they visualise telephone numbers instead of realistic prices.
All the more reason for learning how to do your own work. This and other Forums will help.
I don't want to go toe to toe with anyone here. For a start I buy my stuff at trade and from the "right" outlets. Secondly we are talking AUD not USD. Finally, I just gave a complete new pressure plate and driven plate to a friend for free. It's not cause I am so generous....
All I am saying is to be vigilant about paying through the nose for stuff just cause you own an Alfa. When people hear you say its for an Alfa, for some reason they visualise telephone numbers instead of realistic prices.
All the more reason for learning how to do your own work. This and other Forums will help.
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Call Performatek http://www.performatek.com/frOnlineCatalog.htm Andy can reline your clutch. Other excellent vendors are Alfissimo http://www.alfissimo.com/ , Vicks http://www.vickauto.com/ and Centerline http://www.centerlinealfa.com/. If Andy relines the clutch he will also have it rebalanced which is critical as the entire unit must be installed as a balance unit. Terry
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You guys need to compare apples to apples. Of course a clutch disk is a lot less than an entire clutch assembly.
Zamani, your mechanic replaced the clutch on YOUR car in 2-3 hours. Try it on a car that's lived in a northern climate for 25 years, that's a whole different ball game.
Greg
Zamani, your mechanic replaced the clutch on YOUR car in 2-3 hours. Try it on a car that's lived in a northern climate for 25 years, that's a whole different ball game.
Greg
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