clutch replacement cost

[Duncan MacPherson]

I was wondering how much it would cost to replace my clutch if I had a trusty garage do it for me. I have a 1986 Toyota Camry, and it has the original clutch with 250K on it… it doesn’t slip yet, but it kind of grinds when I put it in third. This would be the cost of labor only. Unfortunately, I have zero time to do this myself.

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[ridinred24]

Your probably looking at at least $500 in labor plus 150-300 in parts. If its only grinding into 3rd then you may have issues with the trans itself. A clutch is more likely to cause issues when you arent moving (1st and reverse)

I would reccomend draining your maunual trans fluid and straining it through a paint strainer. Check for any brass or steel shavings which could indicate synchro/gear or bearing issues

[Duncan MacPherson]

[quote=”ridinred24″ post=45394]Your probably looking at at least $500 in labor plus 150-300 in parts. If its only grinding into 3rd then you may have issues with the trans itself. A clutch is more likely to cause issues when you arent moving (1st and reverse)

I would reccomend draining your maunual trans fluid and straining it through a paint strainer. Check for any brass or steel shavings which could indicate synchro/gear or bearing issues[/quote]

Thanks. Since it is most likely the synchro/gear, how difficult is it to fix that issue? Thanks

[ridinred24]

Its tricky if you have never been inside a manual transmission before. Its not something I would reccomend a DIY’er do himself.

With a high mileage vehicle I would suggest you look for a used trans from a salvage yard. Then you can tinker with your old one if they dont require a core 😛

[Duncan MacPherson]

[quote=”ridinred24″ post=45450]Its tricky if you have never been inside a manual transmission before. Its not something I would reccomend a DIY’er do himself.

With a high mileage vehicle I would suggest you look for a used trans from a salvage yard. Then you can tinker with your old one if they dont require a core :P[/quote]

It may require that in the future. It seems to only grind when I am at a higher rpm at second gear. So I guess no gunning it until I hit third. :p I went to my salvage yard today, he didn’t have any parts, but another yard did. Thanks for the info.

[EricTheCarGuy]

I agree with the group that it may be a transmission issue. You might consider changing the fluid to see if that issue changes or goes away. If it does then you KNOW it’s a transmission issue and to monitor it in the future.

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