How much should it cost for labor when they install a new clutch/flywheel? My shop says that they pull out the entire motor to do it right. They are also replacing the sparkplugs since the the engine is out. Price; 2100.00, sounds high.

 

getting mine installed for $700 at an independent shop.

 

well how long does it take to drop the motor ?

 

OMG you are getting ripped off... the local P car dealer at 160 bucks an hour charges $1800 for the clutch.

 

OK. 160 an hour and some shops claim it is a 10 to 12 hour job. So it could be anything from 1600 to 1900 dollars. By the way, the car is scheduled to be worked on March 19th. Nothing has happened yet.

 

ESTIMATE 2002 Porsche GT2


Part Cost Labor Cost
R & R engine & transmission assembly 9.20
Clean parts 1.00
Unflange & flange transmission 1.50
R & R clutch 1.00
Bleed clutch system 1.00
Bleed cooling system 1.00
Clear all faults in ECU from engine R & R 1.00
R & R flywheel, change rear main seal 1.40
Labor total 17.10 hours
$ 2,146.50
AC Recharge (outside labor) $ 180.00
Clutch bolts (9 bolts) $ 33.93
Power steering fluid (1 bottle) $ 30.46
Porsche coolant (2 bottles) $ 129.28
Labor discount $ (196.65)
Parts total193.67
Total Estimated Cost $ 2,143.52

 

lol damn talk about going by the book ...

 

Am I missing something here? Where are the actual clutch parts in the quote above? I see everything but the clutch itself. When yuou add that doesn't this almost end up being like $3K? Don't see any plugs on this either (BTW, when I had my 40K service done on my Cayenne, the charge for the plugs was $16 ea...ouch what a rip!)

 

You don't need Pull out the entire motor to change the clutch.

Pull out the entire motor is for other changes.....like GT700... save your money.

 

I'm supplying the clutch. I got them down to 1200. That includes sparkplug and oil change. I am supplying all of the parts and oil. The head tech told me that they could do it without dropping the engine, but he said something about some small pins in the clutch that you have to be careful with. If they drop in to the clutch assembly and they don't get noticed, you could have a severe clutch issue down the road.

They do great work and are very thorough and the shop is operating room clean. I trust them with my car, they've worked on it over the last several months without any issues. Luckily, the new estimate came from the tech that is actually doing the work and decides the cost.

 

who is doing your instal?

 

PM sent.

 

My wrench charged 800

 

I wouldnt pay over 1K thats for damn sure. I did the install myself and just dropped the tranny out. If I can do it in 6 hours then any P-mechanic should be able to do it in alot less.

 

Very lucky we have a family shop... labor is crazy on these cars