[Shotimes] clutch opinions wanted

[Dave Kegel]

For the $100, I'd let the shop source the parts and get the warranty.

Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: <Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: March 12, 2003 12:35 PM
Subject: [Shotimes] clutch opinions wanted


> I'm needing to have my clutch replaced.  I've talked to a local shop about
> doing
> it.  A guy here at work who used to have an SHO had his done there and
> never
> had problems with the work.  So I'm pretty confident they can do the job
> correctly.
>
> My dilemma is whether I get the parts from them, or from shonut.
> Obviously, all
> the parts will be cheaper from shonut, but the shop will not guarantee the
> work.
> If I was only talking about $50 or so, I wouldn't really worry too much
> about
> it.  But the price difference will be quite a bit.
>
> The complete clutch kit from Josh, including seals and gaskets, along with
> the
> ceramic coated throwout bearing and release bushing, will be right under
> $400.
> The shop charges a little more than that for just the clutch, pressure
> plate, and
> throwout bearing.  All the other little seals and bushings would be more.
> There
> probably would be well over $100 difference in price for parts.
>
> So, do I buy the parts from Josh and get no warranty, and hope there's no
> problems after the install?  Or do I pony up the extra money and get the
> guarantee, but miss out on the upgraded ceramic coated parts?
>
> Questions?  Comments?
>
>
> Mike Wojton
> Toledo, Ohio
>
> -'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03
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>
> -'95 White MTX
>    '96 Brake Upgrade
>
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