[Shotimes] Re: Clutch

[Erik Balser]

Also a fair response.  The only reason I said something is because you can
get a "stock like" clutch from MidwestSHO for $300, including the pressure
plate, clutch disc, and TOB.  I wasn't sure if you did the work yourself or
not, but I think I assumed you were because most shops won't install
customer provided parts.  But anyways a job that big isn't fun without a
garage, I know because I had to install my Quaife in the driveway of where I
used to live. :P
Well the clutch is now in so enjoy it!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry Hayes" <Barry@kingcon.com>
To: "Erik Balser" <masho95@charter.net>
Cc: "SHOTimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Re: Clutch


> A fair question. In fact I did shop around for the clutch. Ford was
> almost $400, the other vendors were also high. Advance had the best
> price, all had the same guarantee. In my present state of finance I had
> to go with the "low bidder". I also checked with the list and found that
> others had used them successfully. As for the mount and sub frame parts,
> we didn't know they were needed until the job started, they are dealer
> only and the shop handled getting the parts anyway so I really had no
> choice.  And when you add in the shipping from a vendor the price
> difference is minimal. I would have liked to be able to go into a known
> sho specialist and just say fix it, but the money wasn't there for that
> and in reality I still would have needed the extra parts no matter who
> started the job. Had I tried doing it myself without a garage or lift
> things would have been far worse. I do most of my own work but some jobs
> are just too big, especially in mud season in Vermont.
> It was not Advance's fault that some yutz at the supplier put the wrong
> part in the kit, but they handled it well so I don't feel done in by
> them.  Sometimes you have to go with what you can afford rather than
> what you'd like. This month, instead of paying my rent in full I am
> driving a new clutch. Such is life. I sure hope next month is better
> though.
>
> Barry Hayes
>
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