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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Right, my escort's clutch is nearly dead. There's life left in it, but not much. Anyhow, i've been quoted £440 including VAT for a replacement to be fitted. This seems a little high to me, considering a clutch is less than £100(not sure on dealer prices, though), and labour should be aboout £30 an hour.

Am i being optimistic or is that about right for a clutch change.

Car details:
Escort 4dr 1.6 5-speed manual petrol.

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Phil_G · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Karma :

Jack,

At that sort of money, Id be ringing around some more garages!

I was quoted just over £200 to do the clutch in my 106 - ended up costing me £40 Very Happy

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alexhornet · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Karma :

that does sound very pricey for a couple of hours work. i would definately ring around a few more places. try and aim for some smaller back street places as they tend to welcome the work and charge less ( not dodgy cowboys, do some research into the companys )

i charged £100 for a clutch change on someones rangerover and that was taking the gearbox out where most front wheel drive cars you can normally shift the gearbox over to one side enough to get plates in and out.

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

This was a main dealer quote! Laughing

i knew it shouldn;t be that much, i was thinking it'll be more like £200. I've not consulted the WSM yet, but i think quite a few bits might need moving.

Jack
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alexhornet · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 07 Feb 2007 Karma :

sorry about the double post,

i dont want to offend you here but have you checked the level first on the clutch slave? could be something simple.

( being optomistic )

Teaman · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Karma :

cost £150 to have a clutch put in my car my www.mrclutch.com
they have mixed ratings but you have been quoted a bit high,

mind you, if iut was a mondeo I'd expect to pay 300+ as its an engine out thing. Its all to do with the time it takes and ease of access, Im guessing with an escort its usually easy to do.
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0ddball · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

Last one i got done was on a Fiesta so the job is exactly the same and that was £180 fitted with a Luk clutch kit (OE with release bearing included).

£440 is a complete joke.

Gpz 900R · Nova Slayer Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Karma :

Well over the top at £440.00, word of mouth is usually the best recommendation, check the cable and fluid levels first as someone mentioned.

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

I adjusted the cable about a month ago.

Jack
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Phil_G · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Mar 2006 Karma :

my £200 quote was from the dealers - I couldnt beleive how "reasonable" it was!
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Johnny GSX-R · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

Jack, its a £100 + parts mate, seriously, it used to be my trade before i went to the dark side.

I can get a clutch for £45, a 3 in 1 complete kit.
Drive shaft out, support the engine under the sump and unbolt the starter motor, bellhousing bolts and pull the box clear.

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

According to Mr Haynes, it's an engine/tranny out job. Shows how good the Americans are at designing cars!
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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

I second the recommendation for Mr Clutch.

£150 for my Metro to have a new clutch, cable and 'top hat' cover. Wahatever that is!
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

how long has the clutch lasted?

time/miles?

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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

50 thousand miles of stop/start driving and occasional torture from boy racers. The front wheels are reluctant to spin now, too.
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owdamer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Karma :

I paid £285 last summer for the clutch in my mondeo so £440 for an escort sounds very high. have a look on yell.com, theres quite a few places do nothing but clutches. Th're usually pretty good on prices.

You clutch must have had a pretty hard time to go at 50k, my mondy was on 110k and the clutch still worked, it was just slipping on hill starts.