[Shotimes] clutch opinions wanted

[Mark D. Mallory]

I'd have to agree with Don and George.  If you really want the warranty I'd
spend the extra and use the shop.  At the very least I'd find out if they'll
use the ceramic TOB.  Josh should be able to get information to you or the
mechanic about the upgrade to ceramic bearings for the TOB.  It is after all
just a stock unit with upgraded internals.

Otherwise, I have the clutch video if you want to see what's involved (or
have you already seen it.).  I also have a mechanic friend who just bought
his own shop.  It's the shop right there on the corner of Jackman and
Sylvania.  He might be willing to rent out the space for us to do the clutch
job.

Mark Mallory
Toledo, Ohio
'95 SHO MTX


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>Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com
>Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 1:36 PM
>To: shotimes@autox.team.net
>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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>
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>
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