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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Bubba on February 11, 2009, 07:11:42 PM

Title: costs tj clutch
Post by: Bubba on February 11, 2009, 07:11:42 PM
was asked today about changing the clutch on a tj the owner has sent it to his normal place of repair who want 500quid to do the job he was sourcing the clutch himself  the 500 was just to do the job the AA had towed it there for him when it broke down i said it sounded steep but had no idea of the normal costs envolved i have changed a few tjs miself and cant realy see that kind of money in the job 500 maybe for suply and fit what do you all think
Title: Re: costs tj clutch
Post by: Asylum on February 11, 2009, 07:34:10 PM
With the rising costs of garage labour I would say the garage has quoted for a days work. A low quote for labour near me is £75 an hour ex vat.

I have fitted one myself (with Warthogs help) and there are a few things that can cause a headache but if you got all the right tools and a vehicle lift and transmission stand/support on wheels and know exactly what you are doing I would say 5-6 hours for a proper job including checking seals a thorough clean and emery of the fly wheel. Unless its a Auto and then I aint got a clue.

Clayt
 8-)
Title: Re: costs tj clutch
Post by: neilhull on February 11, 2009, 07:52:27 PM
bloody robber :axe:  I would say just to fit 3hrs @ £45-65 labor  max of £200+vat
Title: Re: costs tj clutch
Post by: Asylum on February 11, 2009, 09:02:23 PM
Quote from: "neilhull"
bloody robber :lol:

And the further north you go the cheaper the labour it seems, which is good for you guys, not me!

Clayt
 8-)
Title: Re: costs tj clutch
Post by: Bubba on February 11, 2009, 09:16:31 PM
2hrs i bet the book time is longer
Title: Re: costs tj clutch
Post by: neilhull on February 11, 2009, 09:18:03 PM
Quote from: "Asylum"
Quote from: "neilhull"
bloody robber :lol:

And the further north you go the cheaper the labour it seems, which is good for you guys, not me!

Clayt
 8-)
 HI  updated this to 3hrs labor . local garage charges £40 pr hr + vat  but me and my pal could do this are selves and i recon we would take 3hrs and do a good job
Title: Re: costs tj clutch
Post by: Bubba on February 11, 2009, 09:20:36 PM
i done a few and i do them in a day on me own just goin steady yaknow lots of tea full english my good lady does the best in the land would be rude to rush it
Title: Re: costs tj clutch
Post by: neilhull on February 11, 2009, 09:31:21 PM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
i done a few and i do them in a day on me own just going steady ya know lots of tea full english my good lady does the best in the land would be rude to rush it
HO  sausages bacon eggs blackpud mushrooms hash browns tomatoes  can't beat a good breakfast :P
Title: Re: costs tj clutch
Post by: Asylum on February 11, 2009, 09:41:33 PM
Quote from: "V8 Bubba"
i done a few and i do them in a day on me own just goin steady yaknow lots of tea full english my good lady does the best in the land would be rude to rush it


Let us know next time your doing one mate and I will stop in for a visit to sample the said breakfast delights!  :lol:
Title: Re: costs tj clutch
Post by: Tragic on February 15, 2009, 03:52:19 PM
I've changed the gearbox in my YJ in under 3 hours, single handed and without a lift. More than once..... :shock: