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[Bubba]

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

[Asylum]

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
 

[neilhull]

bloody robber  I would say just to fit 3hrs @ £45-65 labor  max of £200+vat

[Asylum]

bloody robber :lol:

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

Clayt
 

[Bubba]

2hrs i bet the book time is longer

[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
 

 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

[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

[neilhull]

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

[Asylum]

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!  

[Tragic]

I've changed the gearbox in my YJ in under 3 hours, single handed and without a lift. More than once..... :shock: