I will need to replace the clutch in the next few months , I am aware that Southcoast porsche charges $550.00 for the OEM clutch kit and I am not sure what labor can be on , I guess no more than 10 Hrs max. What are the costs you guys have paid in the last few months for this service?.

I got a quote today but looks way overpriced , see below :

Clutch labor is $1712.70
Clutch parts (disc/pressure plate/throw out bearing) total $1184.74
This totals $2897.44 but does not include tax, hardware, or any fluids.
Once the car is apart there may be other issues that need to be addressed.
Flywheel, clutch hydraulics, engine seals or other oil leaks.
Steve Grosekemper
Dieter's
An Independent Porsche & BMW Service
1633 Market Street
San Diego Ca. 92101
Voice 619-234-8106
Fax-619-234-4884
steve@dietersmotorsports.com
www.dietersmotorsports.com

That price of 3 grand is ridiculous, it should be around $1200.

I believe clutch job is 17 hours from dealer's book. But an experience tech can do it in 5-7 hours.

1200 is pretty low, too bad a dealer wont go for you bringing your own parts for them to install, i think the quote is reasonable. it comes with guarantee and you gotta remember its not a civic

Any Leads of a good Tech in San DIego??? , I know its not a civic but it should be about the same principle to replace a clutch. I remember when I paid $7,500 for my 360 Modena F1 clutch and got a big dent as a gift from the dealer. They just want your money because they assume you can pay that premium.

This is the "nut" of all car repairs.... what the book says versus actual time.

Some dealers will actually charge a percentage OVER book time as well....ESPECIALLY if they have your car in pieces in their shop for 'exploratory service'.

So the trick is finding an indy who will do it for a flat $$ rate....my tactic would be to (a) get referrals, then (b) approach them with "I've received some crazy quotes based on book time, given that it can be done in 5-8 hrs I'm looking for a more reasonable flat rate"

GL

A

PS Think about hoses, slave, accumulator while you are in there. And certainly negotiate the price to swap those out in advance too.

I would hate to have a quick tranny pull and install. This is money well spent for peace or mind. I say dealership all the way!

very true, i dont know much of san diego sorry, sounds like robert got himself a fair deal tho

Tommy Bahn did mine for a grand. The Stealer will gladly rape you, however.

I got a high perforance UMW kit and Light weight flywheel LWF from Kevin. My indy put it in in 10-11 hours...they drop the tranny rather than the whole engine....saves 5-6 hours. The kit had every little piece in it...no issues for the indy.

I needed my unit fast...got it the next day and I called late. I love the LWFW. Many threads on the topic. I think you need to go with a tuner that will ask you about your wants and needs. Let's put it this way....stock unit will not work with more power....better/stronger but feels like stock unit (which a dealer won't likely touch) can handle more and/or may last longer. You money....

IF you are there, do the slave and accumulator. Trust me on this one....search on slave and Mikelly as the post person....read and search more.

Jeff

I had mine done for $800 in labor charges and I supplied the parts. It was done by an independant that has been doing this type of thing for 30 years and they did a perfect installation. I have previously paid well over $2,000 for the same job at a dealer. From my experience and from what I have heard, that's the range - about $800 flat rate to over $2,000.00 - with $1,000-$1,200 being somewhat common.

It's a basic job and anyone competent can do it just fine. It's not like rebuilding a motor. But you should make sure the shop doing the work has experience with Porsche clutch replacements.

Between $800-$1200 makes a lot more sense , I am looking a lot in getting the UMW kit and Light weight flywheel LWF from Kevin. I have heard the stock clutch won't hold to much in case I do a Re-Flash and a bit more upgrades. I would really want to go for the k16/16g but have not seen actual data or facts that this mod. really works as advertised. Then the upgraded clutch would be a most right?

Thanks for the feedback guys

Can the tranny be removed whilst leaving the motor in to change the clutch,i did not know this if its the case,would save a whole load of work if so,cheers

Yes, see the post I made above. Common move. Dealers drop it all...more labor to charge for...

JB