Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 18:36:36 +0100 From: "Adrian England" <adrianospam.moleskinnopsamin.net> Subject: Re: Replace Clutch with slave?
Malcolm William Mason wrote: > On Tue, 05 Aug 2003 17:05:26 -0400, Malcolm Mason <MWM1nopsamJHU.edu> > wrote: > >> >> Saab 9000s 1992 Sedan/Saloon >> >> I am using a so called "Saab specialist" for the first time. >> >> He comes well recommended but I have no experience with him.He tells >> me that since the clutch slave cylinder has failed and since there >> is hydraulic fluid in the housing that the clutch plate is probably >> "soaked" and should be replaced and also that the pressure plate >> should be replaced too because of the labor involved. >> >> He is taking "clutch kit". >> >> With the disc and plate $US900, without disc and plate $US700. >> >> Could those who would understand this repair please post their >> opinions/recommendations? >> >> Malcolm > > > Thanks to all who posted so promptly. > > There seems to be a consensus that while you have the clutch out that > you should replace everything that is or could be worn. > > I should have mentioned that the prices included labour and his "shop > rate" is $US55 per hour. > > If anyone else has anything to add that could be of value or that > might be helpful, please post ASAP. I still have about a day or two > before he is into the clutch. > > I am very grateful that so much expertise is expressed so quickly. > > Thanks vey much, > > Malcolm If he's charging $55 ph then the repair way too expensive. Book time for clutch is about 5 hrs. I've seen it done by 2 techs in 3 hours. Join the dots... -- take off "ospam" to mail me
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