| Author |
Message |
izel k (Ferrarist)
| | Posted on Friday, March 16, 2001 - 1:56 pm: | |
It's written in Forza Magazine :
clutch replacement is 2500-3000 USD |
William Hubbell (Countachxx)
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 - 9:47 am: | |
Sounds like Marcandre has a classic case of Ferrari's wonderful False Neutral disease.
I get it in my 308 & the 512TR. the plates in the shifter need to be aligned, it happens every so often, not difficult or expensive to fix, just irritating |
Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 - 6:46 am: | |
marcandre.... It sounds like you should check your shift linkage first to see if it's in proper alignment if I'm understanding you correctly --- you shift lever is physically in neutral and your transmission is in first gear? |
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 8:35 pm: | |
Hey Steve,
Just FYI the info I have gotten is that the SPC isn't accurate as to which ones got which kit. Not sure why, but have heard this from several sources.
$0.02 or so.
-Ben |
Christiank (Christiank)
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 5:53 pm: | |
I would rec. anybody to ask Nick Scianna for advise, both parts and/or installation. Can highly rec, this guy! |
Steve Magnusson (91tr)
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 5:08 pm: | |
The TR SPC (587/90) shows the "early" version as: "Until car no.80094 - 80145 CH - 80176 US" and the "late" version as: "Starting from car no.80095 - 80146 CH - 80177 US". There is some justification for a higher parts cost since you've got the extra disc and other mechanical parts (e.g., the Intermediate Ring) not found in single-disc designs. Although, I am at a bit of a loss to explain the cost difference between the parts kit for "early" and "late" -- looks to me like the major components are identical except that the "early" version allows clutch discs "with Amianthus" or "without Amianthus" while the "late" version only shows the "without Amianthus" clutch discs.
I'd be careful about understanding the actual agreed scope of the project before deciding what is and what is not a fair price. Personally, I'm going to do a lot more than just resurface the flywheel and throw in a new disc pack, throw-out bearing, and pressure plate if (or should I say when) the time comes. I plan on replacing the myriad of seals/o-rings in the hydraulic throw-out bearing actuation system, new pilot bearing, maybe even new clutch shaft bearing and seal, etc..
Since you asked for opinions here are mine:
1. for the "quickie" job (unless your mechanic gets super parts deals) I think the absolute bottom is about $3K. I'm not a(n efficient) professional, but I wouldn't do it for $3K.
2. for the $4,700 you should get the "deluxe" job and there should still be plenty of profit left for the mechanic.
JMHOs |
marcandre (Mondialcabrio)
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 4:26 pm: | |
could anybody tell me if I have to replace my clutch also on a mondial Qv cabriolet 3.0? It sometimes remains in first gear the gear stick doesn't change into another gear it just passed through the neutral but remains in 1 st! the clutch is not disengaging i guess? but why then does it sometimes be ok say if you stop a bit or go out another day? thanks it is a great forum this! |
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 10:57 am: | |
Did that include the trip to Italy to get the parts? OUCH
In reality it's not labor intensive at all, pop off about 12 bolts and the whole clutch springs out, resurface the flywheel (special tool for this, supposedly), grab new clutch assembly, place in housing, (now for the big part) ALLIGN it, rebolt housing, test drive.
I've heard it can be done in an hour or 2, even in car. The 8 hours is offical Ferrari Dealer time (or 4 hours with engine out). |
William Hubbell (Countachxx)
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 9:59 am: | |
my friend's mechanic charged him for 32 hours of labor, Yikes |
Ben Lobenstein 90 TR (Benjet)
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2001 - 12:50 am: | |
I've been looking down this road recently, thankfully haven't had to travel this road yet. The overall read I get from it is as follows: It's not too labor intensive an operation approx. 8 hours if the engine is in the car or about half of that if it is out. As far as the actual clutch assembly goes there is 2 different kits, I have heard from several sources that there is no way to tell which one you would need until it's out and open. Anyone care to share how to tell which is which while it's in car? One is supposedly around $1800 part(s), the other is a about a grand more. Add that to the 8 hours x labor rate, that should be close. This is just based upon my research. Would love to hear what everyone else thinks.
-Ben |
William Hubbell (Countachxx)
| | Posted on Monday, February 26, 2001 - 11:19 pm: | |
a friend has a TR with a 2 piece clutch which is said to b a lot more expensive than the 1 piece unit. His mechanic wants to charge him $4700. Even my mechanic said that sounded a bit high.
Any educated opinions ? Thanks |